Financial Performance - The net profit for the year 2023 is CNY 4.699 billion, with a proposed cash dividend of CNY 0.408 per share[6]. - Net profit for 2023 was CNY 5.229 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.20%[53]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 4,929,787 thousand, representing a 1.27% increase from RMB 4,867,857 thousand in 2022[41]. - The bank's total liabilities amounted to RMB 700,584,443 thousand, an increase of 10.64% from RMB 633,217,086 thousand in 2022[42]. - The total equity of the group was RMB 59.30 billion, an increase of RMB 7.80 billion, representing a growth of 15.15% year-on-year[106]. - The average return on total assets decreased to 0.72% from 0.78% in 2022, while the weighted average return on equity slightly declined to 10.14%[43]. - The bank's operating income for 2023 was CNY 12.846 billion, with net interest income at CNY 10.447 billion, a decrease of 3.34% year-on-year[55]. - The total amount of customer loans and advances was RMB 392.93 billion, an increase of RMB 40.36 billion or 11.45% year-on-year[88]. Asset and Liability Management - As of December 31, 2023, the total assets of the Bank of Chongqing amounted to CNY 759.884 billion, with total deposits of CNY 414.813 billion and total loans of CNY 392.935 billion[28]. - The bank's total capital net amount reached RMB 69,708,993 thousand, reflecting a 14.22% increase from RMB 61,032,503 thousand in 2022[42]. - The capital adequacy ratio stood at 13.37%, with core Tier 1 capital ratio at 9.78%, both showing an increase from the previous year[54]. - The total amount of impaired financial assets was RMB 1,389.09 million, an increase from RMB 786.45 million, indicating a rise in credit risk[93]. - The total amount of high-quality liquid assets as of December 31, 2023, was RMB 132.62 billion, up from RMB 103.02 billion in 2022[174]. Risk Management - The bank emphasizes a risk management framework that covers various types of risks, ensuring that returns are aligned with the risks undertaken, thereby maximizing shareholder value[159]. - The bank's credit risk management focuses on supporting the real economy while optimizing the credit structure, particularly in modern manufacturing, green finance, and rural revitalization[160]. - The bank has implemented a dynamic management approach for non-performing assets, exploring new methods to enhance recovery efficiency and asset value[161]. - The provision for loan losses increased to RMB 12.14 billion, up RMB 2.01 billion from the previous year, with a non-performing loan coverage ratio of 234.18%[126]. - The company emphasizes the importance of risk management, enhancing its capabilities through a structured risk management framework and leveraging technology for better monitoring[40]. Digital Transformation and Innovation - The company has initiated 45 key digital transformation projects to enhance service innovation and operational efficiency[48]. - The bank's digital transformation investment grew by 21%, enhancing data management and technological capabilities[50]. - The digital credit product system launched 4 brands and 16 main products, with a cumulative issuance of 46.44 billion RMB and a remaining balance of 13.65 billion RMB[148]. - The company is focusing on digital transformation and has implemented a comprehensive online operation for deposit products, enhancing market expansion and business marketing capabilities[135]. - The company is enhancing its technology capabilities by optimizing digital tools to improve customer acquisition and management processes[195]. Strategic Vision and Goals - The bank's strategic vision focuses on becoming a first-class commercial bank with a commitment to local economic service and digital transformation[28]. - The company aims to stabilize asset quality, financial management, and operational safety in 2024[193]. - The company plans to enhance financial services in line with major national strategies, including the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle[194]. - The company will focus on increasing credit asset ratios and expanding retail, inclusive finance, and green loan businesses[194]. - The company intends to optimize loan pricing and improve the efficiency of credit processes through automation and digitalization[194]. Awards and Recognition - The bank has been recognized for four consecutive years as a pioneer in financial technology innovation by the People's Bank of China[28]. - The company won several awards at the 2023 Third China Asset Management and Wealth Management Industry Golden Reputation Awards, including "Outstanding Asset Management City Commercial Bank" and "Outstanding Innovation Asset Management Bank" in June 2023[33]. - The company received the "2023 Annual Green Finance Innovation Case" by The Banker magazine in October 2023[34]. - The company has been recognized as a "Leader" in enterprise standards for the fourth consecutive year by multiple regulatory bodies in March 2023[33]. - The company received the "Pioneer 100 Index (2023)" award for its ESG efforts from the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission in December 2023[34]. Governance and Compliance - The company has fully complied with the corporate governance code as per the Hong Kong Stock Exchange regulations during the reporting period[196]. - The compliance management framework has been strengthened, with initiatives such as the "Compliance System Construction Strengthening Year" to enhance compliance capabilities and ensure adherence to regulations[179]. - The group has established a balanced mechanism between capital occupation and risk assets to ensure sustained compliance with capital adequacy ratios[182]. - The company is committed to high-level corporate governance, adhering to relevant laws and regulations, and continuously optimizing its governance structure[196]. - The company has established a transparent governance framework to protect shareholder rights and enhance corporate value[196].
重庆银行(01963) - 2023 - 年度业绩