Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-06-09 00:01Core Viewpoint - China Merchants Bank has undergone significant personnel changes over the past year, including the recent approval of Xu Mingjie as vice president, which reflects the bank's strategic adjustments and leadership restructuring [1][2][3] Personnel Changes - Xu Mingjie has been approved as vice president of China Merchants Bank, effective from June 4, 2025, until the end of the twelfth board of directors [1][2] - Xu Mingjie has a long tenure at the bank, having joined in 1995 and held various senior positions, including assistant to the president and head of several departments [2][3] - The bank has seen multiple leadership changes, including the retirement of Wang Yungui and the appointment of new executives such as Zhong Desheng as chief risk officer [3] Financial Performance - In 2024, China Merchants Bank reported operating income of 337.49 billion yuan, a slight decrease of 0.48% year-on-year, while net profit increased by 1.22% to 148.39 billion yuan [5] - The bank's net interest income for 2024 was 211.28 billion yuan, down 1.58% year-on-year, while non-interest income rose by 1.41% to 126.21 billion yuan [6] - For Q1 2025, the bank's operating income was 83.75 billion yuan, a decline of 3.09% year-on-year, with net profit at 37.51 billion yuan, down 2.08% [6] Asset Quality - As of Q1 2025, China Merchants Bank's total assets reached 12.5 trillion yuan, a 3.1% increase from the previous year [8] - The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio stood at 0.94%, a slight decrease of 0.01 percentage points from the end of the previous year, indicating improved asset quality [8] - The bank's provision coverage ratio was 410.03%, maintaining a strong position within the industry despite a slight decline of 1.95 percentage points [8] Non-Interest Income - In Q1 2025, non-interest income decreased by 10.64% to 30.76 billion yuan, accounting for 36.72% of total operating income [7] - The bank's net fee and commission income showed signs of recovery, with a decline of only 2.51% in Q1 2025 compared to a 14.28% drop in 2024 [7] - Wealth management fees increased by 10.45% to 6.78 billion yuan in Q1 2025, indicating a positive trend in this segment [7]