Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes that banks in China have evolved beyond traditional banking functions, forming banking groups with multiple subsidiaries and licenses, engaging in various financial services such as leasing, wealth management, and insurance [2]. Group 1: Overview of Major State-Owned Commercial Banks - The total assets, operating income, and net profit of the five major state-owned commercial banks (ICBC, CCB, ABC, BOC, and BOCOM) show a high proportion of their overall scale is derived from their banking operations, with ICBC, CCB, and ABC having a bank content ratio above 90% [2]. - BOC has the lowest bank content ratio among the five, at less than 85% [2]. Group 2: Subsidiaries of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) - ICBC has several major subsidiaries, including ICBC AXA Life Insurance, ICBC Credit Suisse Asset Management, ICBC Financial Leasing, ICBC Financial Asset Investment, and ICBC Wealth Management [3][4]. - As of the end of 2024, ICBC AXA Life Insurance had total assets of 349.54 billion and a net profit of 1.02 billion [6]. - ICBC Credit Suisse managed over 2 trillion in assets and achieved a net profit of 2.11 billion [7]. - ICBC Financial Leasing reported total assets of 417.46 billion and a net profit of 2.48 billion [9]. - ICBC Financial Asset Investment had total assets of 183.86 billion and a net profit of 4.80 billion [11]. - ICBC Wealth Management had total assets of 22.18 billion and a net profit of 1.42 billion [12]. Group 3: Subsidiaries of China Construction Bank (CCB) - CCB's major subsidiaries include CCB Life Insurance, CCB Trust, CCB International, CCB Fund Management, and CCB Financial Leasing [13][14]. - CCB Life Insurance had total assets of 321.28 billion and a net profit of 0.32 billion [15]. - CCB Trust reported total assets of 45.97 billion and a net profit of 0.54 billion [18]. - CCB International had total assets of 72.89 billion and a net profit of 0.01 billion [20]. - CCB Fund Management had total assets of 118.05 billion and a net profit of 0.84 billion [23]. - CCB Financial Leasing reported total assets of 182.15 billion and a net profit of 2.68 billion [24]. Group 4: Subsidiaries of Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) - ABC's major subsidiaries include ABC Life Insurance, ABC Fund Management, ABC International, ABC Financial Leasing, and ABC Wealth Management [34][35]. - ABC Life Insurance had total assets of 213.49 billion and a net profit of 0.88 billion [36]. - ABC Fund Management reported total assets of 4.85 billion and a net profit of 0.25 billion [39]. - ABC International had total assets of 485.33 billion HKD and a net profit of 0.87 billion HKD [41]. - ABC Financial Leasing had total assets of 1111.86 billion and a net profit of 0.78 billion [42]. - ABC Wealth Management had total assets of 228.66 billion and a net profit of 1.96 billion [44]. Group 5: Subsidiaries of Bank of China (BOC) - BOC's major subsidiaries include BOC Investment, BOC Insurance, BOC Aviation, BOC International, and BOC Fund Management [45][46]. - BOC Investment had total assets of 1334.59 billion HKD and a net profit of 1.01 billion HKD [48]. - BOC Insurance reported total assets of 96.75 billion HKD and a net profit of 0.42 billion HKD [49]. - BOC Aviation had total assets of 250.53 billion USD and a net profit of 0.92 billion USD [51]. - BOC International had total assets of 715.48 billion HKD and a net profit of 1.39 billion HKD [53]. - BOC Fund Management had total assets of 64.82 billion and a net profit of 0.79 billion [56]. Group 6: Subsidiaries of Bank of Communications (BOCOM) - BOCOM's major subsidiaries include BOCOM International, BOCOM Life Insurance, BOCOM Insurance, BOCOM Trust, and BOCOM Fund Management [69][70]. - BOCOM International had total assets of 145.15 billion HKD and a net profit of -1.23 billion HKD [71]. - BOCOM Life Insurance reported total assets of 1638.91 billion and a net profit of 1.02 billion [74]. - BOCOM Insurance had total assets of 9.93 billion HKD and a net profit of 0.07 billion HKD [76]. - BOCOM Trust reported total assets of 195.22 billion and a net profit of 0.79 billion [78]. - BOCOM Fund Management had total assets of 83.84 billion and a net profit of 0.88 billion [80].

Group 1 - The essence of finance is to facilitate the flow of money, making it more valuable as it moves faster, further, and more securely [1] - The banking business involves borrowing today's money for tomorrow's needs, where banks earn interest from loans after paying interest on deposits [3] - Capital markets operate similarly by allowing individuals to invest idle money in companies or governments, generating returns through various financial instruments [3] Group 2 - Financial institutions generate profits through three main methods: earning spreads (buy low, sell high), charging service fees, and capturing risk premiums [5] - Investors should be cautious and consider risks before focusing solely on returns, as high-return promises often indicate potential pitfalls [7] - Understanding financial products and strategies, such as dollar-cost averaging, can empower individuals to make informed investment decisions over time [7] Group 3 - Financial concepts are prevalent in everyday life, from payment apps to shared services, highlighting the importance of understanding financial mechanisms [9] - The goal of financial literacy is not to become a Wall Street expert but to navigate the financial landscape effectively and avoid being overwhelmed by market fluctuations [9]