Jin Rong Shi Bao·2025-04-28 13:31Core Insights - Regional banks in China have shown stable growth in asset size and revenue for 2024, with several banks surpassing significant milestones in both categories [1][2] Group 1: Asset Growth - As of the end of 2024, six regional banks have surpassed an asset scale of 2 trillion yuan, including Beijing Bank with an asset total of 4.22 trillion yuan, a 12.61% increase from 2023 [1] - Hangzhou Bank's asset total reached 2.11 trillion yuan, marking a 14.72% year-on-year growth, achieving a significant milestone [1] - Other banks like Chengdu Bank and Changsha Bank also joined the "trillion club," while several others maintained over 10% growth in asset size [1] Group 2: Revenue Growth - A-share listed regional banks maintained overall revenue growth in 2024, with Jiangsu Bank leading at 808.15 million yuan, an 8.78% increase [2] - Non-interest income has been a major contributor to revenue growth, with Shanghai Bank's non-interest net income reaching 204.99 million yuan, a 33.11% increase [2] Group 3: Investment Income - The bond market bull run in 2024 significantly boosted investment income for regional banks, with Shanghai Bank reporting a 94.42% increase in investment income to 131.66 million yuan [3] - Other banks like Hangzhou Bank and Jiangsu Bank also saw substantial growth in investment income, contributing to overall revenue recovery [3] Group 4: Profitability - Leading banks in terms of net profit include Jiangsu Bank with 318.43 million yuan, followed by Ningbo Bank and Beijing Bank [4] - The fastest-growing banks in net profit were Qingdao Bank, Hangzhou Bank, and Qilu Bank, with growth rates of 20.16%, 18.07%, and 17.77% respectively [4] Group 5: Challenges and Asset Quality - Some banks faced revenue or net profit declines, such as Zhengzhou Bank with a 5.78% drop in revenue [5] - The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio for regional banks remained stable, with most banks reporting ratios between 0.66% and 1.79% [5] - Regional banks are increasing credit support for key sectors like technology and manufacturing, while also focusing on retail and digital transformation strategies [5]