China Banking Sector Report 2025 Q1

In recent years, the admission criteria for foreign banks have been gradually loosened. In 2018, China relaxed the rules on the operation of foreign banks, allowing them to set up branches and subsidiaries. In January 2024, the National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) removed foreign ownership restrictions, allowing foreign entities to hold 100% ownership in banks and insurance institutions. By end-June 2024, foreign banks had established 41 corporate banks, 116 branches, and 127 representative offices in China. The parent institutions of these 41 foreign corporate banks are often key players in their respective local financial systems and hold high credit ratings. Many of them originate from Asia.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Banking" sector for China. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Banking" sector in China
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in China
• Ascertain China’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in China.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors