Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-11 08:57Core Viewpoint - A recent civil judgment revealed that a bank, specifically China Everbright Bank, was found liable for improper sales of trust products, leading to significant investor losses [1][7]. Group 1: Case Details - Investor Mr. Geng invested 3 million yuan in a coal industry trust product and only recovered approximately 1.6387 million yuan, resulting in a loss exceeding 45%, amounting to 1.36 million yuan [1][3]. - The Shanghai Financial Court ruled that the bank must bear 20% of the loss compensation due to its violation of sales regulations [1][3]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings - The first-instance court identified three main issues: whether the bank acted as an agent in sales, whether it violated investor suitability obligations, and how to determine compensation responsibility [3][9]. - The court concluded that the bank failed to conduct any risk assessment before recommending the product to Mr. Geng, thus holding it partially responsible for the investment loss [3][9]. Group 3: Compensation and Appeals - The first-instance judgment ordered the bank to compensate Mr. Geng 272,514.17 yuan within ten days, while rejecting his other claims [4][10]. - Both parties appealed the first-instance ruling, but the Shanghai Financial Court upheld the original decision, confirming the facts and legal application were correct [5][11].