Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-04-28 13:00Group 1 - The resignation of Jin Yu as chairman of Shanghai Bank due to age marks a significant leadership change, with Gu Jianzhong appointed as the new party secretary [2] - Wang Liang, the chairman of China Merchants Bank, reported a slight decline in operating income for 2024, while net profit showed a modest increase, reflecting the challenges faced by the banking sector [4][6] - Gao Yingxin, chairman of Minsheng Bank, reported the worst performance in nearly a decade, with a significant drop in both operating income and net profit, despite being the highest-paid executive in the A-share listed banks [8][9] Group 2 - Lu Jianqiang, chairman of Zheshang Bank, introduced the concept of "good financial practices" as a guiding principle for the bank's operations, emphasizing a new financial paradigm [9][11] - The upcoming retirement of several bank executives, including those from major banks, is expected to lead to a wave of leadership changes that could impact strategic direction and corporate culture [22][23] - The implementation of an elastic retirement policy starting in 2025 may allow banks to retain key executives beyond the statutory retirement age, potentially stabilizing leadership during transitions [27]