Xi Niu Cai Jing·2026-01-07 11:33Group 1 - Postal Savings Bank of China (PSBC) has received approval from the National Financial Regulatory Administration to absorb and merge its wholly-owned subsidiary, Postal Bank of China Huinong Bank, marking the end of the latter's operations [2][4] - The merger aims to integrate operational experience and optimize resource allocation, effectively reducing management costs and enhancing overall operational efficiency [4] - Postal Bank of China Huinong Bank, established in January 2022 with a registered capital of 5 billion yuan, focused on serving agriculture, small and micro enterprises, and promoting inclusive finance, but struggled to achieve profitability [4] Group 2 - Financial data indicates that Postal Bank of China Huinong Bank's revenue from 2022 to 2024 was 101 million yuan, 355 million yuan, and 243 million yuan, with net losses of 162 million yuan, 263 million yuan, and 415 million yuan respectively [4] - The independent direct bank model is gradually being overshadowed by the overall digitalization trend in the banking sector, with only one independent direct bank license remaining in China after the closure of Postal Bank of China Huinong Bank [5]