
Core Viewpoint - Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (SPDB) has achieved a record high in net credit growth for the year 2024, reflecting strong operational performance and a successful strategic transformation towards "digital intelligence" [1][2]. Financial Performance - As of the end of 2024, SPDB's total assets reached 9.46 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.05% - The total amount of loans (including bill discounting) was 5.39 trillion yuan, up 7.45% from the previous year - The net credit growth exceeded 370 billion yuan, marking a historical high - The bank reported operating income of 170.75 billion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 0.92% after excluding one-time factors from the previous year - Net profit attributable to shareholders was 45.26 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 23.31% [2]. Asset Quality - By the end of 2024, SPDB's non-performing loan balance was 73.15 billion yuan, with a non-performing loan ratio of 1.36% - The provision coverage ratio stood at 186.96%, an increase of 13.45 percentage points from the previous year, the highest level in nearly a decade [2]. Digital Transformation Strategy - 2024 marked the inaugural year for SPDB's "digital intelligence" strategy, focusing on five key areas: technology finance, supply chain finance, inclusive finance, cross-border finance, and treasury finance - The bank aims to enhance its competitive edge and improve financial service capabilities through this strategic focus - The execution of the "digital intelligence" strategy has already shown positive effects on operational performance, with significant resource integration and management improvements [3]. Credit Quality Management - In 2024, SPDB's net interest margin was 1.42%, a decrease of 10 basis points year-on-year - The bank aims to maintain a favorable marginal performance in net interest margin through efforts on both asset and liability sides - A "white list" mechanism for client credit access will be implemented in 2025 to enhance credit asset quality, allowing for better authorization and management of credit clients [4][5].