Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-11-07 00:20Core Insights - The private banking sector in China is experiencing significant growth, with several listed banks reporting an increase in private banking clients exceeding 10% [1][2][3] - Notably, Minsheng Bank, Beijing Bank, and Nanjing Bank have all reported client growth rates above 15% [1][2][3] - As of the end of September, the total number of private banking clients at Minsheng Bank reached 73,409, marking an 18.21% increase from the previous year [3][5] Private Banking Client Growth - Multiple banks have shown robust growth in private banking clients, with Minsheng Bank, Beijing Bank, and Nanjing Bank leading with growth rates over 15% [1][2][3] - As of September 30, 2023, the number of private banking clients at major banks is as follows: - China Merchants Bank: 191,418 clients, up 13.2% - Ping An Bank: 103,300 clients, up 6.7% - Minsheng Bank: 73,409 clients, up 18.21% - Beijing Bank: 20,586 clients, up 17.9% - Nanjing Bank: growth of 15.43% [3][5][6] Wealth Management Market Expansion - The wealth management market in China continues to expand, with listed banks reporting steady growth in wealth clients [8][9] - As of September 30, 2023, Ping An Bank reported 1.4911 million wealth clients, a 2.4% increase from the previous year [9] - Nanjing Bank's wealth clients grew by 16.31%, while Guiyang Bank's wealth clients increased by 7.77% [9] Asset Under Management (AUM) Growth - The total assets under management (AUM) for private banking clients at Minsheng Bank reached 1,014.72 billion yuan, an increase of 148.75 billion yuan, or 17.18% [3][5] - Beijing Bank's private banking AUM was 224 billion yuan, up 14.39% from the beginning of the year [4] Revenue from Wealth Management Services - Several banks reported positive growth in wealth management fee income, with many exceeding 15% growth [10][12] - For instance, China Merchants Bank's wealth management fee income reached 20.67 billion yuan, an 18.76% year-on-year increase [10] - Ping An Bank's wealth management fee income was 3.979 billion yuan, up 16.1% [10] Distribution and Sales Growth - The distribution of financial products has become a significant revenue source for banks, with many reporting substantial increases in sales [11][12] - For example, Ping An Bank's income from personal insurance sales grew by 48.7%, while its income from personal fund sales increased by 6.7% [12] - China Merchants Bank's income from fund sales rose by 38.76%, driven by increased sales and improved product structure [12]