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Core Insights - The Guangdong Financial Regulatory Bureau approved the merger of Jiangmen Rural Commercial Bank with Guangzhou Huangpu Ronghe Village Bank, marking the third consolidation of the "Ronghe system" village banks by Jiangmen Rural Commercial Bank in 2025 [2][3] - This merger will allow Jiangmen Rural Commercial Bank to establish its first branch in Guangzhou, expanding its service network across regions [2][5] - The consolidation trend among village banks in Guangdong has accelerated, with 12 banks approved for dissolution or merger since 2025, significantly higher than the previous year [2][7] Summary by Sections Merger Details - The Guangzhou Huangpu Ronghe Village Bank, established in April 2014, has faced financial difficulties, reporting a total asset of 445 million yuan and a net loss of 8.14 million yuan by the end of 2021 [3] - Jiangmen Rural Commercial Bank has previously merged with other Ronghe village banks, including Raoping and Longchuan, which also reported losses [4] Strategic Expansion - Jiangmen Rural Commercial Bank, founded in 2018, has been actively integrating its village banks to break the geographical concentration in Jiangmen, aiming to enhance its presence in the Pearl River Delta [5] - The bank has established seven village banks across Guangdong, Hebei, and Shandong, with the recent merger filling gaps in its city network [5] Financial Performance - As of June 2025, Jiangmen Rural Commercial Bank reported total assets of 156.66 billion yuan, a 5.1% increase year-on-year, but a decline in revenue and net profit by 10.8% and 29.8%, respectively [6] - The bank's non-performing loan ratio increased to 1.35%, with a significant drop in the provision coverage ratio, raising concerns about asset quality [6] Industry Trends - The restructuring of village banks in Guangdong is gaining momentum, with a shift towards a model where leading banks drive mergers, as seen with Jiangmen Rural Commercial Bank and others like Guangzhou Rural Commercial Bank [7][8] - The challenge for these banks lies in maintaining asset quality while expanding their operations and managing risks effectively [8]