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Core Insights - The six A-share listed city commercial banks in the Yangtze River Delta are demonstrating resilient growth despite the pressure of narrowing interest margins, achieving both revenue and net profit growth in the first three quarters of the year [1][2] Revenue and Profit Growth - All six banks reported year-on-year growth in net interest income, with Nanjing Bank and Jiangsu Bank leading with growth rates of 28.52% and 19.61% respectively, ranking among the top in A-share listed banks [2][3] - Jiangsu Bank achieved a revenue of 671.83 billion yuan and a net profit of 305.83 billion yuan, leading among city commercial banks [2] Asset Expansion - As of the end of September, Jiangsu Bank held total assets of 4.93 trillion yuan, marking a 24.68% increase from the beginning of the year, making it the fastest-growing bank in terms of asset size among A-share listed banks [4][5] - Other banks like Ningbo Bank and Nanjing Bank also reported double-digit asset growth rates [4] Loan and Deposit Growth - The six banks experienced robust growth in both loans and deposits, with Jiangsu Bank's deposits reaching 2.54 trillion yuan, a 20.22% increase, the only bank in A-share with such growth [5] - Corporate loans became the main driver for credit expansion, with significant increases in sectors like technology finance, inclusive finance, and green finance [5][6] Asset Quality - The overall asset quality of the six banks remained stable, with non-performing loan ratios either holding steady or declining, indicating effective risk management strategies [7][8] - Jiangsu Bank's non-performing loan ratio decreased to 0.84%, while Nanjing Bank's ratio remained stable at 0.83% [7] Capital Adequacy - Shanghai Bank reported a high core Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio of 10.52%, reflecting improvements in capital management and risk mitigation strategies [8] - Several banks have completed convertible bond conversions to strengthen their capital positions [8] Dividend Distribution - Several banks, including Shanghai Bank and Suzhou Bank, have completed mid-term dividend distributions, with Jiangsu Bank and Ningbo Bank also progressing on their dividend plans [9][10] - The focus on increasing cash dividends reflects a commitment to enhancing shareholder returns, with some banks planning to maintain a cash dividend ratio of no less than 30% in the coming years [10]

Core Viewpoint - The six A-share listed city commercial banks in the Yangtze River Delta region are demonstrating resilient growth, achieving increases in both revenue and net profit despite the pressure of narrowing interest margins [1][2]. Revenue and Profit Growth - All six city commercial banks reported year-on-year growth in both revenue and net profit for the first three quarters, with five banks achieving profits exceeding 10 billion yuan, except for Suzhou Bank, which is relatively smaller [2]. - Jiangsu Bank led with a revenue of 67.183 billion yuan and a net profit of 30.583 billion yuan, ranking first among A-share city commercial banks [2]. Interest Income Performance - Despite the overall pressure on interest margins, all six banks achieved year-on-year growth in net interest income, with Nanjing Bank and Jiangsu Bank showing significant increases of 28.52% and 19.61%, respectively [3]. - Nanjing Bank attributed its growth in net interest income to increased credit investment and optimized asset allocation strategies, alongside a reduction in deposit costs [3]. Asset Expansion - The six banks are steadily expanding their asset scales, with Jiangsu Bank holding the largest total assets of 4.93 trillion yuan, marking a 24.68% increase from the beginning of the year, the fastest growth among A-share listed banks [6]. - All banks exhibited strong growth in both deposits and loans, with Jiangsu Bank's total deposits reaching 2.54 trillion yuan, a 20.22% increase, and total loans growing by 17.87% to 2.47 trillion yuan [6]. Corporate Lending Growth - Corporate lending has become the main driver of credit expansion for these banks, with significant growth in loans for technology finance, inclusive finance, and green finance [9]. - For instance, Nanjing Bank's corporate loans increased by 14.63%, with notable growth in green finance (33.03%), technology finance (17.47%), and inclusive finance (16.16%) [9]. Asset Quality - The asset quality of the six banks remains stable, with non-performing loan (NPL) ratios either holding steady or declining. Jiangsu Bank's NPL ratio decreased by 0.05 percentage points to 0.84% [10]. - Nanjing Bank's NPL ratio remained stable at 0.83%, reflecting effective risk management and asset disposal strategies [10]. Capital Adequacy - Shanghai Bank reported a high core Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio of 10.52%, up 0.17 percentage points from the beginning of the year, supported by improved profitability and capital management [11]. - Both Hangzhou Bank and Nanjing Bank completed convertible bond conversions, with their core Tier 1 capital ratios rising to 9.64% and 9.54%, respectively [11]. Dividend Distribution - Several banks, including Shanghai Bank and Suzhou Bank, have completed mid-term dividend distributions, with Jiangsu Bank and Ningbo Bank also advancing their mid-term dividend plans [12]. - Hangzhou Bank has consistently increased its cash dividend ratio, with a projected mid-term dividend of 2.755 billion yuan for 2025, reflecting a commitment to enhancing shareholder returns [13].