Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2026-01-05 00:13Core Viewpoint - Zhejiang Zheshang Bank is undergoing significant management changes, including the appointment of a new president and a restructuring of its executive team to streamline operations and enhance efficiency [2][4]. Management Changes - Chen Haiqiang will resign as president on December 31, 2025, but will continue as the party secretary and executive director, temporarily fulfilling the role of chairman [2][4]. - Lu Linhua has been appointed as the new president, pending approval from the National Financial Regulatory Administration [2][4][5]. - The bank has eliminated four assistant president positions, reducing its executive structure from "one president, three vice presidents, and four assistants" to "one president and four vice presidents" [2][5]. Asset Quality Improvement - Zhejiang Zheshang Bank has shown a continuous improvement in asset quality, with non-performing loan (NPL) ratios decreasing from 1.53% in 2021 to 1.36% in the first three quarters of 2025 [3][10]. - The bank's total assets reached 3.39 trillion yuan by the end of Q3 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 634.73 billion yuan, or 1.91% [9]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the bank reported operating income of 48.931 billion yuan, a decrease of 6.78% year-on-year, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 11.668 billion yuan, down 9.59% [8]. - The net interest margin for the same period was 1.67%, down from 1.71% in 2024, indicating a narrowing trend [8]. - Non-interest income also fell to 14.493 billion yuan, a decline of 14.26% year-on-year [9]. Strategic Focus - The bank is focusing on high-quality development and optimizing its asset-liability structure amid a challenging market environment characterized by low growth and demand [9]. - Zhejiang Zheshang Bank has initiated a three-year action plan (2025-2027) to deepen its presence in Zhejiang, aiming to enhance its market share and support significant projects in the region [10].