Agricultural Bank of China

The Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) is a Chinese state-owned bank and one of the biggest banks in the world by assets. Its predecessor, the Agricultural Cooperative Bank, was established in 1951. The bank was restructured into a joint stock limited liability company in January 2009.

Chinese banks see improved earnings in Q3

Interest income and fee income declines narrowed.

Chinese banks’ earnings decline narrow, but retail NPLs could be an issue

Earnings of 16 large banks are 0.5% lower than in H1 2023.

China’s big four banks face $100b shortfall in loss-absorbing capital

The banks have not yet met their required loss-absorbing capacity levels.

Agricultural Bank of China to withstand property crunch

Exposure to the mainland property sector has shrunk to 3.67% of its loan book.

Top banks’ market cap up 5.4% in Q2

China’s big four banks saw growth although NIMs fell.

Chinese banks dominant whilst Japan, South Korean banks’ assets falter

Australian and Singaporean banks’ assets remained steady, S&P’s study showed.

Mandated property lending poses challenges for Agricultural Bank of China

ABC also faces a moderate decline in profits following recent rate cuts.

China deems 19 banks 'too big to fail'

These banks face new capital and regulatory requirements.