Core Viewpoint - The overall asset quality of the banking industry has remained stable and improved, with a decrease in non-performing loan (NPL) ratios for many listed banks, although risks in certain sectors, particularly corporate real estate and retail personal loans, have increased [1][2]. Group 1: Asset Quality Overview - As of mid-year, the overall asset quality of the banking industry is stable and shows further improvement, with 20 listed A-share banks reporting a decrease in NPL ratios compared to the beginning of the year [1][3]. - Among these banks, Xian Bank, Qilu Bank, and Chongqing Bank saw their NPL ratios decrease by 12, 10, and 8 basis points respectively, while 15 banks maintained their NPL ratios [3][5]. - Conversely, some banks, including Guiyang Bank and Minsheng Bank, reported an increase in their NPL ratios compared to the beginning of the year [3][5]. Group 2: Specific Bank Performance - Xian Bank's NPL ratio decreased to 1.60%, the largest decline among listed banks, while Qilu Bank and Chongqing Bank followed with ratios of 1.09% and 1.17% respectively [5]. - State-owned banks like Bank of Communications and Agricultural Bank of China also reported slight decreases in their NPL ratios, while Postal Savings Bank's ratio increased slightly to 0.92% [5]. - Notably, Guiyang Bank's NPL ratio rose from 1.58% to 1.70%, marking a significant increase [5]. Group 3: Sector-Specific Risks - The real estate sector continues to pose risks, with Qingnong Bank's real estate NPL ratio increasing significantly by 14.15 percentage points to 21.32% [7]. - Guiyang Bank also reported a rise in its real estate NPL ratio by 70 basis points to 1.75% [7]. - In retail lending, 8 out of 14 banks reported an increase in credit card NPL ratios, with Chongqing Bank's ratio rising to 4.19% [8][9]. Group 4: Management Responses - Bank executives have emphasized the importance of risk management, with many banks planning to enhance their risk control measures and digital risk management capabilities [10][12]. - Beijing Bank's president highlighted the need for increased provisioning to strengthen future development, while Industrial and Commercial Bank of China expects a slowdown in the deterioration of personal consumption loans [11][12]. - Other banks, such as Industrial Bank, are focusing on risk resolution in real estate and credit card sectors, indicating a shift from high incidence to a more controlled environment [12].
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Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-09-08 00:10