近30家银行，一夜消失

Core Viewpoint - The rapid dissolution of village banks in China, with nearly 30 banks disappearing in the first two months of 2026, indicates an accelerating trend in the consolidation and exit of these financial institutions, which have largely completed their historical mission [2][4][7]. Group 1: Current Status of Village Banks - As of early 2026, 30 village banks have been deregistered, surpassing the 231 banks that exited in the entirety of 2025, suggesting a faster pace of consolidation [2]. - Major commercial banks, particularly the 12 large joint-stock banks, are leading the integration efforts, with some banks like Everbright Bank completely exiting the village banking sector [4][6]. - The majority of village banks are now under the control of larger banks, with significant reductions in their numbers, such as Shanghai Pudong Development Bank reducing its village banks from 28 to 13 [6][7]. Group 2: Reasons for Consolidation - The consolidation is driven by the completion of the village banks' original roles, as modern banking systems like postal savings and rural credit cooperatives have taken over their functions [7]. - A significant factor in the accelerated exit of village banks is the 400 billion yuan crisis involving five village banks in Henan five years ago, which severely impacted public trust and highlighted the risks associated with these institutions [8][10]. - The operational failures of village banks, where they became akin to "personal ATMs" for their owners, have led to a loss of confidence among depositors, prompting a need for swift action from regulators [10][11]. Group 3: Overall Reform Landscape - Currently, there are approximately 1,624 village banks in China, with 1,173 (72.2%) still operational, while 451 (27.8%) have exited the market [14]. - The provinces with the highest rates of bank exits include Jilin (80.6%), Inner Mongolia (79.5%), and Hunan (62.2%), indicating regional disparities in the reform process [14]. - The ongoing reforms suggest that over half of the remaining village banks may not survive the next two years, reflecting a critical phase in the banking sector's evolution [14].