Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-10-27 01:41Core Insights - Chongqing Bank has reported strong financial performance for the first three quarters of 2025, achieving operating income of 11.74 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.4%, and a net profit of 4.879 billion yuan, up 10.19% [1][3] - The bank's total assets reached 1.02 trillion yuan by the end of September 2025, marking a 19.39% increase from the end of the previous year [1][4] - Despite the growth in income and assets, the bank faced regulatory penalties for inadequate loan checks and imprudent investment practices, resulting in a fine of 2.2 million yuan [2][9] Financial Performance - For Q3 2025, Chongqing Bank's operating income was 4.081 billion yuan, reflecting a 17.38% year-on-year growth, while net profit for the same period was 1.69 billion yuan, up 20.54% [3][4] - The bank's net interest income for the first three quarters was 9.12 billion yuan, a 15.22% increase compared to the previous year [6] - Non-interest income showed mixed results, with investment income rising by 24.89% to 2.34 billion yuan, but net commission income fell by 27.6% to 559 million yuan [8] Asset Quality and Risks - As of September 2025, the bank's non-performing loan (NPL) balance was 5.894 billion yuan, with an NPL ratio of 1.14%, a slight decrease from the previous year [4][10] - The bank's retail NPLs increased, with the NPL ratio for personal loans rising to 3.01% by June 2025 [10] - Regulatory scrutiny highlighted concerns over the bank's risk management practices, particularly regarding loan checks and investment prudence, which could pose long-term risks despite short-term performance [9] Capital Adequacy - By the end of September 2025, Chongqing Bank's core Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio was 8.57%, down 1.31 percentage points from the previous year [10] - The bank's rapid asset growth has led to a noticeable consumption of capital, raising concerns about its long-term capital adequacy [10]