Overall Review - The banking sector is currently under pressure, with a decline in both revenue and profit. In Q1 2025, the total operating income of listed banks decreased by 1.7% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders fell by 1.2%. The decline in net profit is primarily due to a slowdown in the growth of other non-interest income and reduced provisioning efforts [1] Net Interest Margin - The year-on-year decline in net interest margin has narrowed, with listed banks experiencing a decrease of 13 basis points to 1.43% in Q1. This is an improvement from a 17 basis point decline in the previous year. A slight reduction in the annual net interest margin is expected to be between 10-15 basis points due to lower deposit rates [2] Asset Quality - Overall asset quality pressure has slightly eased, with major banks having sufficient provisioning space to support profits. The non-performing loan ratio, attention rate, and overdue rate are all showing a stable decline. Major banks still have ample provisioning to support profits, while smaller banks may face limitations [3] Asset Scale - The overall growth rate of total assets has returned to normal levels, with city commercial banks maintaining a higher growth rate. As of the end of Q1 2025, the total assets of listed banks grew by 7.5% year-on-year, aligning with the current industry return on equity (ROE) and dividend rates [4] Non-Interest Income - Net fee income has reached a bottom level, while other non-interest income has negatively impacted performance. In Q1, the growth rate of other non-interest income for smaller banks significantly declined due to rising market interest rates, becoming a major drag on revenue and net profit growth [5]