常熟银行：多元化增长打开成长新空间

Core Insights - Changshu Bank reported a solid performance in Q1 2025, with total assets reaching 389 billion yuan, total deposits exceeding 300 billion yuan at 309 billion yuan, and total loans at 249.6 billion yuan [1] - The bank achieved an operating income of 2.971 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.04%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.084 billion yuan, up 13.81% [1] - The bank maintained a non-performing loan ratio of 0.76% and a provision coverage ratio of 489.56%, indicating strong asset quality [1] Business Strategy - To address the pressure from narrowing interest margins, Changshu Bank focused on deepening traditional and supportive businesses, emphasizing service to small and micro enterprises [2] - The bank's personal loans accounted for 54.18% of total loans, with personal operating loans making up 69.30% of personal loans [2] - The bank increased its lending to the real economy and small enterprises, with a growth of 4.5 billion yuan in real economy loans and 2.9 billion yuan in small enterprise loans during the quarter [2] Diversification and Innovation - Changshu Bank is actively building a diversified growth system, focusing on key customer groups and businesses, and has established 24 growth centers targeting emerging fields such as technology finance, wealth management, and online operations [3] - In technology finance, the bank supported over 2,000 technology enterprises with a loan balance exceeding 12 billion yuan [3] - The bank is enhancing its middle business income through wealth management and has developed an online operation system that connects with 3.6 million social accounts [3] Growth Outlook - By transitioning from traditional business foundations to innovative business breakthroughs, Changshu Bank is opening new growth spaces while maintaining its traditional business advantages [4] - The bank is positioning itself to create real value through innovation as traditional interest margin benefits diminish [4]