Core Viewpoint - Zhejiang Zheshang Bank is undergoing significant management changes, including the appointment of a new president and a restructuring of its executive team to streamline operations and enhance efficiency [2][4]. Management Changes - Chen Haiqiang will resign as president on December 31, 2025, but will continue as the party secretary and executive director, temporarily fulfilling the role of chairman [2][4]. - Lu Linhua has been appointed as the new president, pending approval from the National Financial Regulatory Administration [2][4][5]. - The bank has eliminated four assistant president positions, reducing its executive structure from "one president, three vice presidents, and four assistants" to "one president and four vice presidents" [2][5]. Asset Quality Improvement - Zhejiang Zheshang Bank has shown a continuous improvement in asset quality, with non-performing loan (NPL) ratios decreasing from 1.53% in 2021 to 1.36% in the first three quarters of 2025 [3][10]. - The bank's total assets reached 3.39 trillion yuan by the end of Q3 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 634.73 billion yuan, or 1.91% [9]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the bank reported operating income of 48.931 billion yuan, a decrease of 6.78% year-on-year, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 11.668 billion yuan, down 9.59% [8]. - The net interest margin for the same period was 1.67%, down from 1.71% in 2024, indicating a narrowing trend [8]. - Non-interest income also fell to 14.493 billion yuan, a decline of 14.26% year-on-year [9]. Strategic Focus - The bank is focusing on high-quality development and optimizing its asset-liability structure amid a challenging market environment characterized by low growth and demand [9]. - Zhejiang Zheshang Bank has initiated a three-year action plan (2025-2027) to deepen its presence in Zhejiang, aiming to enhance its market share and support significant projects in the region [10].

2025年的最后一天，总资产超3万亿元的浙商银行官宣高管变阵！ 公告显示，因工作岗位调整，林静然辞去该行副行长职务，王超明、侯波辞去行长助理职务。同时，该 行聘任周伟新、潘华枫为副行长，二人原为行长助理。 此外，浙商银行董事长（拟任）陈海强因工作安排不再担任行长职务，经董事会审议通过，该行聘任吕 临华为新任行长，并提名为执行董事候选人。 在吕临华、周伟新、潘华枫任职资格获批后，该行高管阵容将由"一正三副四行助"变更为"一正四副"， 且进一步年轻化。 高管变阵 此次浙商银行领导班子调整，主要涉及精简班子职数、取消总分行行长助理岗位。 "是根据省委省政府部署要求，进一步强化党对金融工作的全面领导，理顺干部管理体制机制、加强浙 商银行班子建设，同时也是通盘考量、反复酝酿后所作出的安排。"该行相关负责人表示。 值得一提的是，前述5名高管均为"70后"。其中，吕临华现年47岁，景峰、骆峰均为46岁，周伟新、潘 华枫分别为54岁、53岁，高管阵容进一步年轻化。 浙商银行相关负责人表示，本次调整有助于该行全面深化改革，推动长期行稳致远，服务好"五篇大文 章"，助力浙江省经济金融发展。 "深耕浙江" 此番高管变阵前，浙商银行 ...

浙商银行（601916.SH）行长人选落定。 12月23日晚间，浙商银行公告称，根据中共浙江省委决定，吕临华任浙商银行党委委员、党委副书记，提名吕临华任浙商银行董事、行长，提议陈海强不再 担任浙商银行行长职务。 吕临华兼具监管背景和农信系统工作经验，其早年间在浙江银保监局积累了丰富的金融监管经验，2022年调任浙江农商联合银行并出任副行长。 随着吕临华的到任，浙商银行的新任董事长、行长已陆续到位。就在11月中旬，浙商银行的"一把手"刚刚落定，陈海强被提名为董事长，接任7月到龄退休 的原董事长陆建强。 "此次浙商银行领导班子调整，是根据省委省政府部署要求，进一步强化党对金融工作的领导，加强浙商银行班子建设所作出的安排，有助于浙商银行全面 深化体制机制改革，推动长期行稳致远，服务好'五篇大文章'，助力浙江省经济金融发展。"12月24日，浙商银行相关人士向时代财经表示。 图片来源：图虫创意 领导班子陆续就位 作为总部身在浙江的唯一全国性股份行，浙商银行"深耕浙江"的战略自2022年首次提出；2025年，该行新一轮"深耕浙江"三年行动全面启动，浙商银行也在 2025年半年报中强调称："公司将保持战略定力，坚持'深耕浙 ...

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [2]. Core Views - The company is transitioning towards a "quality first, moderate scale" strategy, moving away from a focus on rapid growth and scale [5][21]. - The bank's total assets grew by 3.1% year-on-year to 3.35 trillion yuan as of Q2 2025, indicating a slower growth rate compared to peers [5][21]. - The bank's stock is currently trading at a significant discount compared to its peers, with a price-to-book (PB) ratio of 0.45, reflecting a 12% discount [9]. Summary by Sections 1. Quality First Strategy - The bank has adopted a strategy of "quality first, moderate scale," focusing on sustainable growth rather than rapid expansion [5][21]. - The bank's shareholder structure has improved, with stable long-term capital from state-owned and insurance funds, alleviating previous concerns about problematic shareholders [6][27]. 2. Financial Performance and Projections - The bank's total revenue for 2023 is projected at 63.7 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of 4.29% [7]. - The bank's net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be 15.0 billion yuan in 2025, reflecting a slight decline of 1.17% from the previous year [7]. - The bank's return on equity (ROE) is projected to be 7.83% in 2025, which is below the industry average [8][36]. 3. Investment Analysis - The bank's high dividend yield of 5.5% for 2025 is a significant attraction for investors, with a projected dividend payout ratio of 30.1% for 2024 [9][11]. - The report anticipates a potential upside of 15.2% based on a target PB ratio of 0.52 for 2025, indicating room for valuation recovery [9][10]. 4. Strategic Focus on Zhejiang - The bank has been focusing on deepening its presence in Zhejiang, with loans and deposits from the region accounting for 33.3% and 29.4% of the total, respectively, by the end of 2024 [21][27]. - The strategy aims to leverage the economic strengths of Zhejiang, which is characterized by a robust private sector and wealth distribution [21][11].