DAHSING BANKING(HK:02356) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-20 04:45Core Viewpoint - Dah Sing Bank Group (02356) reported a solid performance for the interim results of 2025, with significant increases in net interest income and shareholder profit, indicating resilience in personal banking despite challenges in corporate banking [1] Financial Performance - The group achieved net interest income of HKD 2.776 billion, a year-on-year increase of 9.4% [1] - Shareholder profit attributable to the company was HKD 1.579 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 13.1% [1] - Basic earnings per share stood at HKD 1.12 [1] Business Segment Analysis - Personal banking showed robust performance, with operating income rising by 13% year-on-year and post-impairment operating profit increasing by 26% [1] - The strong growth in personal banking was primarily driven by significant increases in wealth management and bancassurance income [1] - Conversely, corporate banking experienced a decline in operating income due to weak customer loan demand, although this was partially offset by a slight increase in non-interest income [1] - The post-impairment operating profit for corporate banking fell by 55% year-on-year due to reduced income and increased credit impairment losses [1]