Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-11-03 10:31Core Points - China Minsheng Bank has been fined 58.65 million yuan due to multiple violations including imprudent management of loans, bills, and interbank business, as well as non-compliance in regulatory data reporting [1][3][6] - The bank's financial performance shows a contradiction with a revenue increase of 6.74% year-on-year to 108.51 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, while net profit decreased by 6.38% to 28.54 billion yuan [2][8] - The bank's compliance issues have been persistent, with a total of over 20 million yuan in fines in the first quarter of 2025 alone, making it the highest among joint-stock banks [3][6] Regulatory Violations - The recent fine is not an isolated incident; it reflects a broader pattern of serious violations in credit risk management, bill business standards, and interbank operations [3][6] - Since 2025, the bank has faced multiple penalties, including a significant 18.05 million yuan fine for anti-money laundering violations, indicating systemic compliance issues [5][7] - The bank's compliance problems have escalated in 2023, with fines totaling 89.7 million yuan for misappropriation of small business loans and 44.3 million yuan for improper use of entrusted debt investment [7][8] Financial Performance - As of September 2025, the bank's total assets reached 7.87 trillion yuan, a mere 0.74% increase from the previous year, and total loans and advances slightly decreased by 0.31% [8] - The bank's asset scale even saw a quarter-on-quarter decline in early 2025, which is unusual for the traditional banking sector during the "opening red" season [8] - The stagnation in growth suggests a weakening competitive position in the credit market, raising concerns about potential market share loss to competitors [8]