Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-09-26 21:01Core Viewpoint - In the first half of 2025, China Merchants Bank (CMB) faced multiple operational challenges but managed to maintain a steady expansion pace, with significant advantages in retail finance and enhanced core capabilities in wealth management, fintech, and risk management. The bank's operating income showed a positive trend quarter by quarter, with profit growth turning from negative to positive [1][2]. Financial Performance - CMB reported operating income of 169.97 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 1.72%, with the decline narrowing in the second quarter to 0.3% [1][2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 0.25% year-on-year to 74.93 billion yuan, marking a turnaround from negative growth [1][2]. - The annualized weighted average ROE was 13.85%, down 1.59 percentage points year-on-year [1]. Asset and Liability Management - CMB's net interest income grew by 1.57% year-on-year to 106.09 billion yuan, with a net interest margin of 1.88%, down 3 basis points from the previous quarter [1][2]. - The bank's total assets reached 12.66 trillion yuan, with loans totaling 7.12 trillion yuan and deposits at 9.42 trillion yuan, reflecting growth rates of 4.2%, 3.3%, and 3.6% respectively [2]. Wealth Management and Non-Interest Income - Non-interest income decreased by 6.73% year-on-year, but the decline was less severe compared to previous periods, with intermediary business income down by 1.89% [1][2]. - Retail assets under management (AUM) reached 16.03 trillion yuan, up 7.39% from the beginning of the year, with the number of retail customers increasing to 216 million [2]. Asset Quality - CMB maintained a stable asset quality with a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of 0.93%, down 1 basis point from the previous quarter [1][2]. - The bank's provision coverage ratio stood at 410.9%, ensuring a solid safety net for asset quality [2]. Strategic Initiatives - CMB is advancing its "Four Transformations" strategy, focusing on internationalization, comprehensive services, differentiation, and digital intelligence [3]. - The bank's retail financial business contributed over 55% to its revenue and profit, with significant growth in pension fund management and technology-driven services [3].