Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-10-28 02:42Core Insights - The competitive landscape of city commercial banks is undergoing a historic reshuffle, with Jiangsu Bank surpassing Beijing Bank in total assets for the first time in 18 years as of mid-2025 [1][3]. Financial Performance - Jiangsu Bank's total assets reached 4.79 trillion yuan, surpassing Beijing Bank by 400 billion yuan, marking a significant milestone [1][3]. - In the first half of 2025, Jiangsu Bank reported revenue and net profit attributable to shareholders of 44.864 billion yuan and 20.238 billion yuan, respectively, reflecting year-on-year growth of 7.78% and 8.05%, outperforming Beijing Bank by 6.76 and 6.93 percentage points [3][4]. - Jiangsu Bank's total asset yield was 21.16%, exceeding Beijing Bank by 8.63 percentage points, while its net interest margin was 1.78%, higher by 0.47 percentage points [3][4]. Market Position - As of October 24, 2023, Jiangsu Bank's market capitalization reached 2.00213 trillion yuan, 1.64 times that of Beijing Bank, with a year-to-date stock price increase of 10.96%, outpacing Beijing Bank by 18.27 percentage points [5][6]. - Jiangsu Bank has established a strong presence in the Long Triangle region, with 84.06% of its loans concentrated in Jiangsu Province and 8.17% in other areas of the Long Triangle [19]. Strategic Developments - Beijing Bank has initiated a "reconstruction plan" to enhance its competitiveness in the Long Triangle region, focusing on new industries and advanced manufacturing [13][14]. - The bank's loan growth in the Long Triangle region was 10.66% in the first half of 2025, which, while higher than its overall growth, still lags behind local competitors like Jiangsu Bank [15][16]. Industry Context - The Long Triangle region, contributing nearly a quarter of China's GDP despite occupying only 2.3% of its land area, has become a fertile ground for financial institutions, with over half of the top 10 city commercial banks by asset size originating from this area [17][18]. - Jiangsu Bank's strong performance is supported by the robust economic growth and diverse financing needs of the Long Triangle region, which has fostered a competitive banking environment [17][18].