一周银行速览（2.23—2.27）

Regulatory Updates - The Loan Prime Rate (LPR) for February remains unchanged for the ninth consecutive month, with the 1-year LPR at 3.0% and the 5-year LPR at 3.5% [1] - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) issued a notice to support and regulate cross-border interbank financing in RMB, aiming to enhance capital account openness and develop the offshore RMB market [2] - The PBOC decided to lower the foreign exchange risk reserve ratio for forward foreign exchange sales from 20% to 0%, effective March 2, 2026, to promote the development of the foreign exchange market [3] Industry Insights - As the post-holiday work season begins, over 10 banks have launched "work start financial management" strategies, focusing on low-risk and stable financial products, with some starting from as low as 1 yuan [4] Corporate Developments - Hubei Bank completed a private placement of 18 billion shares, raising a total of 76.14 billion yuan, with 35 new state-owned corporate shareholders added [5] - Changsha Bank announced the resignation of its president Zhang Man due to a job change, while he will continue to serve as chairman and in other roles [6] - The Sichuan Financial Regulatory Bureau approved Wang Cheng's qualification as president of Sichuan Tianfu Bank [7] - The Sichuan Financial Regulatory Bureau also approved Wang Fubiao as chairman and Wang Zhenfei as vice president of Changcheng Huaxi Bank [8] - Ningbo Bank elected Zhuang Lingjun as chairman and Feng Peijiong as president, pending regulatory approval [9]