2026开年股份行村镇银行加速退场，光大银行旗下已“清零”

Core Viewpoint - The integration and exit of village banks by joint-stock banks are accelerating, marking a shift from rapid expansion to a new phase of "precision and specialization" in the industry [2][5][10] Group 1: Company Actions - Everbright Bank has completed the exit of all three of its village banks within three months, achieving a total "zero" status for its village bank holdings [3][7] - Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (SPDB) is actively pursuing the "village to branch" model, having exited two village banks in early February 2026, making it the most frequent institution in terms of exits among joint-stock banks [1][8] - By February 11, 2026, SPDB had reduced its number of village banks from 28 to approximately 13, with 15 exits occurring between 2025 and 2026 [8][9] Group 2: Industry Trends - The development stage of village banks is transitioning from scale expansion to a focus on high-quality development, as indicated by government reports advocating for market-oriented and legal principles in the risk management and transformation of local financial institutions [2][5] - Over 230 village banks underwent restructuring through mergers, "village to branch" transitions, and bankruptcies in 2025, driven by state-owned banks, joint-stock banks, and local financial forces [5][9] - The integration of village banks by joint-stock banks is part of a broader industry trend, with significant differences in attitudes and cleaning rhythms among the 12 national joint-stock banks [6][9] Group 3: Financial Performance - Despite achieving profitability in 2024, the performance of the three village banks under Everbright Bank showed divergence in 2025, with one bank reporting a loss of 116.88 thousand yuan in the first half of the year [4][9] - Minsheng Bank, which has retained a broad layout of 29 village banks, reported a total asset decrease of 3.18 million yuan by mid-2025, indicating a slight decline in both deposits and loans [9] Group 4: Future Outlook - The future of village banks is expected to evolve towards a more concentrated, specialized, and higher-quality direction, driven by regulatory guidance and strategic adjustments from banks [10]