Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-10-10 11:17Core Insights - The recent personnel changes at the credit card center of Guangfa Bank have attracted industry attention, with the new general manager expected to be Kuang Bo, currently the general manager of the retail financial department at the bank [1][2] - This change is part of a broader trend, as two other joint-stock banks have also recently appointed new leaders for their credit card centers, indicating a wave of leadership transitions in the sector [1][3] Personnel Changes - Kuang Bo is set to replace Jin Qian, who has been serving as the general manager of the credit card center in addition to his role as chief credit officer [2] - The approval of new general managers for the credit card centers at China Minsheng Bank and Ping An Bank has been confirmed by regulatory authorities [4][12] Industry Trends - The credit card industry is facing significant challenges, with the total number of credit cards and combined credit cards declining for 11 consecutive quarters, dropping by 12 million cards compared to the end of the previous year [11] - Guangfa Bank's credit card overdraft amount decreased from 424.88 billion yuan at the end of 2023 to 392.84 billion yuan, marking a significant decline [11] - Minsheng Bank reported a reduction in credit card loans and overdrafts, with total amounts decreasing from 477.25 billion yuan to 449.90 billion yuan [12] Performance Metrics - Guangfa Bank's credit card non-performing rate increased to 2.19%, up by 0.6 percentage points from the end of 2023 [11] - Minsheng Bank's credit card non-performing rate rose from 3.28% to 3.68% [12] - Ping An Bank's credit card receivables decreased by 9.23% to 394.87 billion yuan, while its non-performing rate improved to 2.30% [12][13] Consumer Behavior - The decline in credit card usage is attributed to the rise of mobile payments and changing consumer habits, with a shift towards smaller, more frequent transactions [11][13] - Analysts suggest that credit cards need to evolve beyond mere payment tools to become comprehensive financial service platforms that integrate credit management and consumer rights [14]