Financial Data and Key Indicators Changes - The bank achieved a net operating income of RMB 169.9 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 1.73% [6] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 74.9 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 0.25% [6] - Return on average assets (ROAA) and return on average equity (ROAAE) were 1.21% and 13.85% respectively, maintaining industry-leading levels [7] - Net interest margin (NIM) was 1.88%, a decrease of 12 basis points year-on-year [7] - Non-interest income was RMB 63.8 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 6.77% [7] - Cost-to-income ratio remained stable at 30.11% [8] Business Line Data and Key Indicators Changes - Retail loans accounted for 51.68% of total loans, a decrease of 1.23 percentage points [12] - Net operating income from retail business accounted for 56.6% of total, representing a year-on-year increase of 1.12 percentage points [13] - Wealth management fee and commission income increased by 11.89% year-on-year, reversing a downward trend since 2022 [7] - The balance of retail wealth management products (WMP) increased by 8.84% [25] Market Data and Key Indicators Changes - Total assets amounted to RMB 12.66 trillion, an increase of 4.16% [8] - Total loans and advances reached RMB 7.12 trillion, up by 3.31% [9] - Total deposits from customers were RMB 9.42 trillion, an increase of 3.58% [11] - The number of retail customers increased by 2.86% to 216 million [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The bank aims to enhance refined management practices and optimize customer base [35] - Focus on differentiated development to expand core competitive advantages, particularly in retail finance [36] - Plans to enhance global and integrated operation capabilities, particularly in overseas markets [38] - Emphasis on innovation-driven growth and digital transformation, leveraging AI technology [39] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The banking industry faces challenges such as low interest rates and intensified competition, but China's economy shows signs of recovery [35] - Management expressed confidence in achieving steady progress in the second half of the year despite external pressures [44] - The bank will continue to balance business development across different lines and improve cost control [44] Other Important Information - The bank's capital adequacy ratio experienced a slight decline, with CET1 CAR at 14% [13] - Non-performing loan (NPL) ratio was 0.93%, a decrease of 0.02 percentage points [14] - The bank's overseas institutions saw total assets increase by 6.56% [28] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: Can CMB continue to have a positive growth trend in the second half? - Management indicated that while the first quarter faced significant pressure, the second quarter showed improvement, and they expect steady progress in the second half [44] Question: How will CMB carry out its retail strategy amidst challenges? - Management highlighted three major areas of focus: enhancing settlement and clearing services, integrating AI into retail banking, and optimizing team structures to improve efficiency [48][50] Question: How will the bank manage NIM in the current interest rate environment? - Management noted that while they face pressure on NIM, they maintain a leading position in the industry and are focused on managing costs and optimizing asset allocation [60][62] Question: What are the implications of the anti-evolution policy for the bank? - Management explained that the anti-evolution policy aims to stabilize competition and improve asset quality, which they believe will benefit the bank's operations [81]