Group 1 - The banking sector in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina reported a net profit of 306.8 million marks in the first half of 2024, a decrease of 29.2 million marks or 8.7% year-on-year [1] - Despite the decline in profit, core business indicators remained stable [1] - The total assets of 13 banks reached 32.8486 billion marks, with total capital amounting to 4.3176 billion marks [1] Group 2 - Net interest income for the banks was 444.3 million marks, showing a slight increase of 0.3% year-on-year [1]

Core Viewpoint - The banking sector is showing signs of stability with a slight decrease in net interest margin and improving profit growth, while different segments of banks are experiencing varying levels of performance [1][2][3][4]. Asset Quality - The total non-performing loans (NPL) in the banking sector decreased to 3.43 trillion yuan, down by 2.4 billion yuan from the previous quarter, with a non-performing loan ratio of 1.49%, down 2 basis points [2][3]. - The provision coverage ratio improved to 211.97%, an increase of 3.84 percentage points from the previous quarter [2][4]. Net Interest Margin - The industry net interest margin remained stable at 1.42%, with a slight decrease of 1 basis point [1][2]. - Different types of banks showed varied changes in net interest margin, with state-owned banks at 1.31%, joint-stock banks at 1.55%, city commercial banks at 1.37%, and rural commercial banks at 1.58% [2][3]. Scale - The banking sector's total assets grew by 8.9% year-on-year, with credit growth at 7.5% [3]. - New credit issuance for the quarter reached 3.19 trillion yuan, an increase of 720 billion yuan year-on-year [3]. Net Profit - The overall net profit of commercial banks decreased by 1.2% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, showing a slight improvement from a 2.3% decline in the first quarter [3][4]. - State-owned banks maintained positive profit growth, while joint-stock banks and rural commercial banks faced challenges due to asset quality pressures [3][4]. Capital - The capital adequacy ratio continued to rise, with core tier one capital adequacy ratio at 10.93%, tier one capital adequacy ratio at 12.46%, and total capital adequacy ratio at 15.58%, all showing increases from the previous quarter [4]. Investment Recommendations - The banking sector is recommended for investment, focusing on city and rural commercial banks with regional advantages and high dividend yields from large banks [1][4].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" which indicates that the industry index is expected to perform better than the market by more than 5% over the next six months [16]. Core Viewpoints - The report highlights a continuous internal differentiation within the banking sector, with an overall improvement in asset quality [3][5]. - The net profit growth rate for commercial banks in the first half of 2025 has turned negative at -1.2%, but the decline in profit has narrowed compared to the previous quarter [5]. - The net interest margin for commercial banks has decreased slightly to 1.42%, showing resilience despite the decline [5]. - The non-performing loan ratio has improved, decreasing to 1.49%, indicating a manageable risk level [5][3]. - The report suggests a strategic shift towards reallocation rather than trading, driven by changes in funding structures and stable inflows from passive indices [5]. Summary by Sections Regulatory Indicators - As of the end of Q2 2025, the total assets of banking institutions reached 403 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 8.9% [3]. - The non-performing loan ratio decreased by 2 basis points from the previous quarter to 1.49%, with a provision coverage ratio of 212% [3]. Profitability Analysis - The net profit growth rate for large banks, joint-stock banks, and city commercial banks improved compared to Q1, while rural commercial banks saw a decline of 7.9% [5]. - The report notes that the profitability of large banks is stabilizing, while rural banks are facing increased credit costs due to ongoing reforms [5]. Asset Quality - The report indicates a continuous improvement in asset quality, with the non-performing loan ratio decreasing across various bank types [5]. - The provision coverage ratio has increased by 3.84 percentage points to 212%, indicating a stable risk mitigation capacity [5][3]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on the A-share joint-stock bank sector and certain high-quality regional banks, while also considering Hong Kong-listed large banks for their dividend advantages [5].

Core Insights - In June, the net profit of Russian banks reached 392 billion rubles, an increase from 296 billion rubles in May [1] - For the first half of 2025, the total net profit of Russian banks is reported to be 1.7 trillion rubles [1]

Core Insights - In 2024, three listed city commercial banks in Shandong presented differentiated performance, with Qingdao Bank leading in net profit growth at 20.16%, while Weihai Bank had the highest net interest margin at 1.77% [1][2]. - Qilu Bank achieved the largest net profit of 4.986 billion yuan, followed by Qingdao Bank at 4.264 billion yuan and Weihai Bank at 1.992 billion yuan [1]. Financial Performance - Qingdao Bank ranked first in revenue with 13.498 billion yuan, followed by Qilu Bank at 12.496 billion yuan and Weihai Bank at 9.316 billion yuan, with Qingdao Bank also showing a revenue growth of 8.22% [3]. - Qilu Bank led in asset scale growth at 14.01%, with Qingdao Bank and Weihai Bank at 13.48% and 12.65% respectively [4]. Asset Quality - Qilu Bank had the highest return on equity (ROE) at 12.52%, while Qingdao Bank followed at 11.51% and Weihai Bank at 8.47% [6]. - Weihai Bank reported the highest non-performing loan (NPL) ratio at 1.41%, with Qilu Bank and Qingdao Bank at 1.14% and 1.19% respectively [7]. Business Structure - Qilu Bank's corporate banking business accounted for over 56% of its revenue, while Qingdao Bank's retail banking contributed significantly, with 27.61% of its revenue [8]. - Weihai Bank had the highest proportion of corporate banking business at 62.45%, while Qingdao Bank excelled in retail banking [8]. Loan and Deposit Growth - Qingdao Bank's total loans reached 340.69 billion yuan, growing by 12.53%, while Qilu Bank's loans were 337.14 billion yuan, growing by 12.31% [3]. - All three banks maintained double-digit growth in loans and deposits, although deposit growth rates showed a decline compared to the previous year [3].