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’ Q2 earnings subdued as balance sheet growth decelerates
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.
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