Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-06 13:02Monetary Policy and Financial Stability - The People's Bank of China announced the creation of new structural monetary policy tools to stabilize the economy and financial markets, focusing on maintaining ample liquidity and supporting employment and growth in key areas [1] - The central bank is also exploring additional policy tools to enhance support for employment, enterprises, markets, and expectations, including promoting "two new" debt financing tools for private enterprises, which have issued 25.5 billion yuan [1] Banking Sector Adjustments - Several banks, including China Merchants Bank and others, are closing credit card centers and shifting to localized operations due to slowing retail business growth, with 23 credit card centers of China Merchants Bank approved for closure in 2024 [5] - The first batch of listed banks has announced the abolition of supervisory boards, with only Postal Savings Bank retaining the position of supervisor, following new regulations from the National Financial Supervision Administration [7][8] Financial Performance of Banks - Shanghai Pudong Development Bank reported a revenue of 45.922 billion yuan and a net profit of 17.598 billion yuan for Q1 2025, with total assets reaching 9.552 trillion yuan, showing positive growth in both revenue and profit [6] - Zhejiang Commercial Bank's total assets exceeded 3.4 trillion yuan, with a revenue of 17.105 billion yuan and a net profit of 5.949 billion yuan for Q1 2025, reflecting a strategic shift towards quality and service over mere scale [9] - Suzhou Bank reported a net profit growth of 10.16% year-on-year, with total assets surpassing 720 billion yuan and a non-performing loan ratio of 0.83% [11]