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Bank stocks kick off a rally to new highs! Two more lenders hit record share prices, while holdings in related ETFs diverge; price-to-book ratios for these banks are approaching 1x.
① Following Bank of Nanjing's historic high last Friday, China CITIC Bank also reached a new peak today, while Bank of Jiangsu extended its record high set last Friday. ② Margin financing balances in the banking sector have recently declined, currently standing at RMB 69.395 billion, falling back to levels near the year-to-date low recorded in early August. ③ Holdings in 13 bank-related ETFs showed divergent trends over the past five trading days.
How to stabilize net interest margins? How to recover non-interest income? What is the business strategy for the second half of the year? Senior executives of Bank of Nanjing respond to market concerns
1. On how to stabilize the net interest margin (NIM) going forward, Bank of Nanjing proposes a dual strategy targeting both assets and liabilities; 2. To address the declining share of non-interest income, wealth management and custody services will serve as key areas for recovery; 3. Regarding business layout planning for the second half of the year, corporate lending will see increased allocation to key sectors, while retail banking will accelerate its transformation in wealth management.
Bank of Nanjing's net interest margin fell by another 3 basis points in the first half of the year, yet net interest income surged by 40%. Is the strategy of compensating for lower margins with higher volume proving effective?
1. Bank of Nanjing reported a net profit of RMB 13.65 billion for the first half of the year, representing an 8.17% year-on-year increase; notably, its net interest income reached RMB 21.935 billion, up 40.19% year-on-year. 2. Meanwhile, the bank's net interest margin (NIM) for the first half stood at 1.79%, a further decline of 0.03 percentage points from the beginning of the year. 3. Given the downward trend in NIM, what drove the substantial growth in net interest income? According to the interim report, the expansion of asset scale and improved liability costs were likely key factors.
The operational institutions for the digital renminbi expanded twice this year, achieving full coverage by national banks and including city commercial banks in central and western regions for the first time.
① The operational institutions for the digital renminbi are undergoing their second expansion this year, with the People's Bank of China announcing the addition of eight new banks after an interval of just four months; ② As a result, the total number of operational institutions has increased from the previous 22 to 30, achieving full coverage of national commercial banks; ③ Many specialized regional banks have become key targets for inclusion, with city commercial banks in central and western regions being incorporated for the first time.
Annualized rate of 1.8%! Leading listed city commercial banks follow suit in offering five-year large-denomination certificates of deposit—will this issuance wave end in Q1 next year?
① Chongqing Bank's issuance of a notice signifies that state-owned banks, joint-stock banks, city commercial banks, and rural commercial banks have all resumed offering five-year large-denomination certificates of deposit. ② Since July, the four major state-owned banks have successively restarted five-year large-denomination certificates of deposit—a result driven by converging factors on the regulatory front (implementation of new rules and approval of quotas), the supply side (banks’ liability pressures), and the demand side (clients’ preference for long-term savings).
Capital inflows and high dividend payouts drive the banking sector: ICBC and CCB hit record highs, while CMB returns to a market capitalization of over RMB 1 trillion
On July 30, the A-share market as a whole underwent a correction, while the banking sector strengthened against the broader market trend. As of the close of trading that day, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and China Construction Bank (CCB) closed at RMB 8.15...
AI is fueling an OPC startup boom—how should commercial banks enter the game? Some banks are dipping their toes in, while larger institutions prefer to 'wait and see.'
① Traditional financial risk control logic and credit approval processes do not fully align with OPC’s demand for an 'integrated, lightweight, and comprehensive' solution, which has become one of the obstacles to large-scale credit extension by banks. ② Amid this wave of interest, some local small and medium-sized banks have actively entered the space, while larger institutions remain divided in their stance, generally adopting a more conservative approach.
City Commercial Banks Forge Ahead in Sci-Tech Finance
① The financial structure is undergoing transformation, with the share of direct financing rising and loan growth for technology-driven small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remaining around 20%. ② Seventeen A-share listed city commercial banks have collectively surpassed RMB 1.6 trillion in technology-related lending, with leading institutions establishing barriers through portfolios exceeding RMB 100 billion. ③ City commercial banks are reconstructing their risk assessment frameworks for science and technology innovation, shifting toward a specialized logic centered on 'technology, growth potential, and ecosystem,' and implementing professional organizational reforms.
The landscape of bond underwriting and proprietary placement is shifting! Banks have become the main force, with some institutions exceeding RMB 100 billion.
① Since 2026, commercial banks have significantly increased their proprietary placement activities in the primary bond market, with the share of placement amounts rising from nearly zero to 10% or higher; ② Commercial banks are increasingly adopting an integrated 'underwriting + investment' model, whereas securities firms focus more on market-driven distribution networks, using their own capital only as a strategic supplement.
Banks Shift Gears in Balance Sheet Expansion: The Era of Holding RMB 100 Trillion in Debt
Increasing investment has become the consensus.
Deregistered enterprises appear on the loan assistance cooperation list? Nanjing Bank responds: Not new cooperation, disclosed as required.
① A deregistered company, Shenzhen Yonyou Lihexinpu Information Service Co., Ltd., appeared on the list of Nanjing Bank's cooperative loan assistance agencies, drawing market attention; ② In response to inquiries from The Paper, Nanjing Bank stated that the inclusion of this company in the disclosed list does not represent a new cooperation. It is in compliance with regulatory requirements to disclose institutions with outstanding loans yet to be fully repaid, ensuring existing customers can continue to access relevant information.
Where did the 'deposit migration' go in the first quarter? The outflows were diversified, with 1.5 trillion yuan flowing into life insurance.
①In the first quarter of 2026, household deposits decreased by 1.5 trillion yuan year-on-year, while non-bank deposits increased by 2 trillion yuan year-on-year, indicating the presence of the “deposit migration” phenomenon. ②The short-term scale of migration remains relatively small, with a high retention rate of bank deposits, primarily due to low risk appetite among customer groups, innovative banking products, and the impact of peak loan disbursement periods. ③The flow of funds shows a diversified pattern rather than concentrating in a single area, and some directions do not fall within the standardized asset management sector.
The application of AI is in full swing, and several listed banks still plan to carry out large-scale recruitment. The industry is about to enter a collaborative phase of "AI-driven efficiency enhancement and human resource profit creation."
① Amid the ongoing trend of workforce reduction and efficiency enhancement in the banking sector, coupled with the widespread adoption of AI applications, executives from more than one listed bank publicly expressed during this year's annual report season that they would increase their workforce against the prevailing trend, sparking widespread discussions within the industry. ② The expansion of frontline staff by commercial banks does not necessarily conflict with the development of financial technology. It is believed that for a considerable period, the banking industry will remain in a phase of human-machine collaboration characterized by 'AI-driven efficiency improvement and human-led profit generation.'
Nearly 20 listed banks have already demonstrated their investment earnings report cards, with state-owned banks like China Construction Bank surging 130% to lead the pack, while urban commercial banks like Bank of Shanghai took the top spot.
①In 2025, listed banks generally reported an increase in net investment income. The China Construction Bank recorded a staggering year-on-year surge of 129.46%, while ICBC topped the list with a total of 63.286 billion yuan. The Bank of Shanghai led among city commercial banks with a year-on-year growth of 58.05%. ②In 2025, multiple banks sold off their existing bond holdings at low interest rates to realize floating profits, driving rapid growth in net investment income.
Inside Nanjing Bank's RMB 3 Trillion Balance Sheet Expansion: 'Volume-for-Price' Strategy Amid Interest Margin Pressure and Profit Smoothing
Amidst the dual pressures of narrowing interest margins and asset scarcity faced by the banking industry at large, Nanjing Bank has delivered what appears to be an impressive performance: as of the end of 20...
Last year, the six major banks reduced their mortgage loans by more than 700 billion yuan. Some city and rural commercial banks in the Yangtze River Delta region have demonstrated an 'independent trend,' and market expectations for stabilization are stren
①Core regional banks such as Bank of Nanjing and Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank have shown outstanding performance, with Bank of Nanjing leading in growth rate and Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank demonstrating steady recovery momentum. ②Multiple institutions have also stated that they will continue to strengthen mortgage business and reaffirmed that personal housing loans remain the "stabilizing factor" in retail banking. ③Some institutions have formed positive assessments regarding the pace of market recovery. Goldman Sachs recently released a report stating that the real estate markets in Shanghai and Shenzhen may bottom out by the end of this year.
The first-quarter reports of the initial seven listed banks showed a significant improvement in revenue, with industry insiders attributing this to the implementation of projects under the '15th Five-Year Plan'.
①The revenue growth of the first batch of listed banks' Q1 reports ranged from 13% to 41.54%, significantly higher than last year's highest growth rate of 10%. ②Despite the decline in non-interest income and investment returns, the main driver of revenue growth came from interest income. ③In the second half of Q1, provinces, cities, and counties initiated large and medium-sized projects related to the 'Fifteenth Five-Year Plan,' which were characterized by larger scales and longer cycles, with relatively higher interest rates compared to the previous two years.
Nearly half of the A-share banks that have disclosed annual reports showed no further decline in net interest margins, with industry experts predicting stabilization to improve further by 2026.
①Among the 13 listed banks that have disclosed their annual reports, six reported that their net interest margin at year-end remained flat or rebounded compared to the third quarter; ②Structurally, local banks saw a quicker recovery in net interest margin by the end of the fourth quarter, while nationwide banks maintained stability and gradually stabilized their net interest margin; ③Some major banks predicted that in 2026, the net interest margin would likely follow an “L-shaped” trend.
The number of operating institutions for the digital RMB has been expanded, with several systemically important banks included.
① Multiple banking sources informed Caixin that their respective banks had indeed been notified of the relevant information. One banking source stated that the central bank has not yet issued an official announcement, and therefore, the bank is unable to comment on the matter; ② Recently, some banks have initiated procurement processes involving relevant suppliers.
The top 10 list of public offering distributors has been released, with Ant Fund Sales taking a clear lead. Some banks' stock index fund distribution and retention scale increased by 145% quarter-on-quarter.
①Third-party platforms, with their advantages in large-scale internet traffic and convenience, reach younger customer groups, while securities firms consolidate their market share by leveraging more professional investment advisory capabilities and a customer base with higher risk tolerance. Banks face continuous challenges in growing their fund distribution scale. ②Given that securities firms have already gained a first-mover advantage in the distribution of index funds, banks need to catch up to avoid being marginalized in the wave of passive investing.