Financial Data and Key Indicator Changes - Total assets reached TWD 52 trillion, with loans exceeding TWD 30 trillion, an increase of TWD 1.8 trillion, and customer deposits nearly TWD 37 trillion, up by TWD 2.1 trillion [4] - Operating income was TWD 409.1 billion, up by 1.8% [4] - Net profit reached TWD 168.8 billion, maintaining a leading position [5] - Return on Assets (ROA) and Return on Equity (ROE) were 0.67% and 8.82% respectively, with a cost-to-income ratio of 25.27% [5] - Net Interest Margin (NIM) was 1.3%, a decrease, while the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) was 19.54% [6] Business Line Data and Key Indicator Changes - Corporate loans increased by TWD 1.35 trillion, with personal loans maintaining rapid growth [8] - SciTech loans totaled TWD 6 trillion, up by 20%, while green loans exceeded TWD 6 trillion, up by 16.4% [8] - Pension finance loans increased by 17.3%, with over 2 million customers [9] - Loans invested in the manufacturing industry totaled TWD 200 billion, with long-term loans at TWD 2.4 trillion [9] Market Data and Key Indicator Changes - The number of personal customers in mobile banking and users in e-commerce continues to lead the market [9] - The international network reached 69 countries and regions, with over 400 overseas institutions [13] - Cross-border RMB business totaled TWD 5.1 trillion [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on five transformations: intelligent risk control, modern layout, digital driver, diversified structure, and ecological foundation [3][10] - The strategy emphasizes high-quality development while supporting the economy's recovery [4] - The company aims to enhance its internationalization and diversification to tackle low NIM environments [35] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted the importance of balancing growth with stability, aiming for average growth rather than excess [25][31] - The outlook for the second half of the year anticipates continued pressure on NIM, but with a narrowing pace of decline [64] - The company remains confident in its ability to maintain stable NIM and support the real economy [64] Other Important Information - The company distributed TWD 109.8 billion in cash dividends, with a dividend yield of approximately 4.25-4.58% [7][32] - The provision coverage ratio increased to 217.71%, enhancing risk resilience [6][29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Operational highlights in the first half and full year growth expectations - Management emphasized achieving positive growth in operating income and net profit, aligning with market trends and supporting the real economy [24][26] Question: Measures taken to maintain asset quality and increase personal consumption loans - Management detailed proactive credit risk management and a focus on major national strategies to ensure stable development [38][39] Question: Progress in internationalization and diversification - The company reported steady progress in its international network and diversification efforts, supporting foreign trade and capital [48][50] Question: Outlook on NIM stability - Management acknowledged a decline in NIM but expressed confidence in maintaining competitive advantages through effective asset-liability management [59][64] Question: Investment and financing sectors - The company highlighted targeted investments in technology finance and support for new productive forces, maintaining a leading position in the market [70][72] Question: Capital planning and future dividend policy - Management confirmed a focus on maintaining a strong capital adequacy ratio and a stable dividend payout ratio, with plans for future capital improvements [88][91]