Agricultural Bank and ICBC raise 260 billion yuan
Agricultural Bank of China and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China announced a combined private placement of about 260 billion yuan on the Shanghai exchange to bolster core Tier 1 capital. Agricultural Bank aims for up to 160 billion yuan and ICBC up to 100 billion yuan, with the Ministry of Finance proposed to subscribe 130 billion and 70 billion yuan respectively, roughly 200 billion yuan total. The move follows a September 2024 regulator directive and a prior 2025 wave of state-led injections, and it shores up capital while keeping control with state-aligned investors.
The Ministry of Finance will provide 200 billion yuan of the raise.
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A September 2024 regulator directive asked the six largest banks to raise capital. Two banks already completed similar injections in 2025. The remaining two banks may announce moves next.
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