Guo Ji Jin Rong Bao·2025-11-28 12:44Core Points - The Financial Stability Board (FSB) released the 2025 list of Global Systemically Important Banks (G-SIBs) on November 27, 2023, with five major state-owned banks from China consistently included in the list [1] - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has moved from the second group to the third group, while Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of China, and China Construction Bank remain in the second group, and Bank of Communications stays in the first group [1][2] Group 1: G-SIBs Classification and Capital Requirements - The G-SIBs classification is based on five dimensions: size, interconnectedness, substitutability, financial institution infrastructure, complexity, and cross-border activities [2] - The 2025 list includes 29 G-SIBs, with the same institutions as in 2024 but with adjusted rankings reflecting changes in banks' core business activities [2] - ICBC's additional capital requirement will increase from 1.5% to 2.0% due to its group elevation, effective from January 1, 2027 [2][3] Group 2: Factors Influencing G-SIBs Scores - The increase in scores for ICBC and Bank of China by 33 and 32 points, respectively, is attributed to multiple sub-factors rather than size being the primary driver [3] - Chinese G-SIBs continue to outperform global peers in terms of size and interconnectedness metrics [3] - Currency fluctuations have positively impacted the scores of Chinese G-SIBs, contrasting with historical trends where currency factors typically alleviated score increases [3] Group 3: TLAC Requirements and Bond Issuance - G-SIBs must meet different capital requirements based on their group classification and adhere to Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity (TLAC) requirements [4] - TLAC is designed to ensure that G-SIBs can absorb losses and maintain critical functions during resolution [4] - As of November 28, 2025, the five major state-owned banks have issued a total of 30 TLAC bonds amounting to 540 billion yuan [5] - The issuance of TLAC bonds from 2024 to 2025 is expected to be lower than anticipated, with a projected net supply of around 300 billion yuan in 2026 [5]