Jin Rong Shi Bao·2025-12-10 02:05Core Viewpoint - The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has released the 2025 Global Systemically Important Banks (G-SIB) list, highlighting the increasing significance of Chinese banks in the global financial system [1][2]. Group 1: G-SIB List Overview - Five Chinese banks, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of China, China Construction Bank, and Bank of Communications, are included in the G-SIB list for 2025, consistent with 2024 [1]. - ICBC has moved into the third group for the first time, while Agricultural Bank, Bank of China, and China Construction Bank remain in the second group, and Bank of Communications stays in the first group [1]. - The G-SIB list consists of five groups, with no banks in the highest fifth group, only JPMorgan in the fourth group, and a total of 29 banks listed, unchanged from 2024 [1][2]. Group 2: Performance Metrics - The total scores for the Chinese banks have increased compared to the previous year, with ICBC up by 33 points, Agricultural Bank by 15 points, Bank of China by 32 points, China Construction Bank by 10 points, and Bank of Communications by 9 points [2]. - The increase in scores indicates that factors beyond size are now more significant in determining the rankings of these banks [2]. Group 3: Implications and Requirements - The adjustments in the G-SIB list reflect the evolving business activities of banks, emphasizing quality over size, aligning with the goals of building a stronger financial nation [2]. - Banks on the G-SIB list face higher capital regulatory requirements, including additional capital and Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity (TLAC) requirements, with varying standards from 1% to 3.5% across the groups [2]. - ICBC, having moved up a group, will now encounter higher capital buffer requirements, which signifies both recognition of its strength and a challenge for future development [3].