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’ earnings decline narrow, but retail NPLs could be an issue
Earnings of 16 large banks are 0.5% lower than in H1 2023.
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.
Chinese banks’ Q2 earnings subdued as balance sheet growth decelerates
But NIM and asset quality pressures are improving.
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.
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