年内超40家银行“消失”中小金融机构改革化险步履不停

Core Viewpoint - The recent announcements from multiple listed banks and local rural commercial banks regarding the acquisition of village banks indicate a significant trend towards consolidation in the banking sector, particularly among rural financial institutions [1][4]. Group 1: Industry Trends - Nearly 100 village banks are expected to dissolve in 2024, with over 40 banks already exiting the market in the first quarter of 2025, highlighting a rapid decline in the number of village banks [1][3]. - The financial regulatory authorities have prioritized the reform and risk management of small and medium-sized financial institutions, emphasizing "mergers and restructuring" as a key strategy for improving the quality and reducing the quantity of these institutions [1][4]. Group 2: Specific Bank Activities - Shunde Rural Commercial Bank plans to hold a shareholder meeting on May 20 to discuss the absorption and merger of Shenzhen Longhua Xinhua Village Bank, following its previous merger with Foshan Gaoming Shunyin Village Bank [1][2]. - Jiangmen Rural Commercial Bank announced a shareholder meeting on May 13 to review the absorption and merger of Longchuan Ronghe Village Bank and Raoping Ronghe Village Bank [2]. - Jiangsu Bank has received regulatory approval to acquire Jiangsu Danyang Suyin Village Bank and establish several branches, continuing its "village reform branch" initiative [2]. Group 3: Regulatory and Structural Changes - The number of banks participating in deposit insurance has decreased by 48 from the end of 2024, primarily due to the absorption and merger of rural financial institutions, with village banks being the most affected [3]. - The National Financial Supervision Administration has emphasized the need for market-oriented and legal principles in the reform of local small and medium-sized financial institutions, including risk resolution and transformation [4][5]. - Various structural reorganization methods are being explored, including merging multiple village banks into one, direct dissolution, and increasing stakes in village banks while maintaining their independent operations [6].