Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-07-09 10:13Core Insights - The "2025 World Bank 1000 Strong" list published by The Banker magazine includes 143 banks from mainland China, with 17 banks from Guangdong province, reflecting a significant presence in the global banking landscape [2][5] - Over half of the banks from Guangdong that made the list have improved their rankings compared to last year, with Guangdong Huaxing Bank making the most significant leap of 40 places [2][5] Summary of Rankings - The top six state-owned banks and twelve national joint-stock banks are all included in the list, with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank of China, and Bank of China occupying the top four positions [2][4] - Notable ranking changes include China Merchants Bank rising to 8th place, while Bohai Bank fell 15 places to 146th [2][3][4] - Among the twelve joint-stock banks, Hengfeng Bank saw the largest improvement, moving from 121st to 118th, while Bohai Bank experienced the most significant decline [3][4] Guangdong Banks Performance - Guangdong's 17 banks represent 11.89% of the total 143 Chinese banks on the list, showcasing the province's strong financial sector [4][5] - Nine out of the 17 banks from Guangdong improved their rankings, with Guangdong Huaxing Bank and WeBank showing notable advancements [5][6] - Conversely, seven banks from Guangdong saw their rankings decline, with Zhuhai Huaren Bank experiencing the largest drop [5][6] Financial Growth in Guangdong - In 2024, Guangdong's financial industry added value reached 1.24 trillion yuan, accounting for 8.8% of the province's GDP, with total assets of financial institutions exceeding 47 trillion yuan [7] - As of May 2025, the balance of loans in Guangdong was 29.5 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.7%, while deposits reached 37.4 trillion yuan, growing by 4.3% [7] - The People's Bank of China Guangdong Branch has initiated a plan focusing on enhancing financial services and supporting high-quality economic development in the region [7]