Founded in 1996 in Xiamen, Fujian Province, a frontier city to showcase China’s commitment to reform and opening-up, Xiamen Bank is the first urban commercial bank engaging with Taiwan investors on the Chinese mainland. We are also the first listed company (stock code: 601187.SH) among Fujian-based urban commercial banks. In 2020, we were awarded the “National Standard Bearer for Civic Excellence and Cultural Progress”, a prestigious triennial award in China, recognizing organizations that exemplify outstanding moral, cultural, and social development while demonstrating exceptional performance in their field.
Xiamen Bank boasts a robust corporate governance structure, and a stable shareholder composition featuring a mixed ownership which blends state-owned capital, Taiwan investment, and private capital. Our largest shareholder is Xiamen Financial Investment Group Co., Ltd., a state-owned enterprise (SOE) solely funded by the Xiamen Finance Bureau, which holds 19.50% of shares with its concert parties. Our second-largest shareholder is Fubon Financial Holding Co., Ltd., the second largest financial holding company in Taiwan, with an 18.03% stake.
Over 28 years, we have pursued high-quality development through prudent financial services, achieving remarkable results along the way. As of June 2024, our total assets reached 398.455 billion yuan. All our key financial indicators meet requirements of regulatory authorities, and we have the AAA credit rating. We have 120 branches across Fujian Province, and Chongqing City, employing about 3,800 people. We have a holding subsidiary (Fujian Haixi Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.), and two licensed specialized institutions [Fund Operation Center of Xiamen Area of China (Fujian) Pilot Free Trade Zone, and Asset Management Center], making us one of the most qualified urban commercial banks which have a complete set of financial market operating permits and credentials in the region.
Xiamen Bank stays committed to the mission of urban commercial bank, that is, serving the local economy by supporting micro and small enterprises (MSE), and by increasing resources investment into critical sectors in the real economy such as manufacturing, technological innovation, green development, and inclusive finance, and continuously increasing support for the real economy. As a bank attracting investment from Taiwan, we have played a pioneering role in promoting cross-Strait financial cooperation, and committed to building a “benchmark bank for cross-Strait financial cooperation”. We have established Finance Department for Taiwan Business across all our business lines to integrate resources, and innovate financial services tailored to Taiwan clients, effectively helping Taiwan enterprises address financing challenges, and supporting Taiwan compatriots in settling comfortably on the mainland.
In recent years, while enhancing our comparative advantage in serving the MSEs and Taiwan businesses, we are also strengthening our foundation for sustainable development. We commit ourselves to achieving strategic transformation to retail banking, and to enhancing retail financial service capabilities, with the ultimate aim of being a specialized retail boutique bank widely acclaimed for strong brand reputation and customer experience.
Looking ahead, Xiamen Bank will continue to follow our niche market strategy of serving the local economy, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises and urban residents, and catering to Taiwan businesses on both sides of the Strait. We will enhance brand management, establish presence in promising regions, and development comprehensively, becoming a leading financial service provider respected on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Summary of Sustainability Strategy
Xiamen Bank has incorporated green finance into its overall corporate strategy, and continuously prioritized the allocation of financial resources towards sectors that contribute to environmental protection and sustainable development, such as green economy, low-carbon economy and circular economy. At the top level, we established Strategy and ESG Committee under the Board of Directors, which formulated “Xiamen Bank Sustainable Development (ESG) Strategic Plan (2024-2026)”, comprehensively created a roadmap for green finance and sustainable development, and set standards for completing strategic tasks to ensure thorough and effective implementation of our green finance and sustainable development programs. At the operational level, we set up a Green Finance Leadership Group, a Green Finance Working Group, and a Green Finance Department at the head office, and appointed green finance liaison officers at branches, worked out and launched plans to steadily and systematically advance green finance and sustainable development efforts. Building on this foundation, Xiamen Bank has optimized the allocation of green credit, which is clearly defined in the bank’s annual credit policy as an encouraged lending area. At the same time, we have compiled a target client list for green financing, and encouraged our branches to prioritize green credit. At the same time, we have explored and innovated green credit approval processes. For high-quality green projects with good credit ratings and strong financial capabilities, the approval process will be simplified, to improve the timeliness of green credit, creating a virtuous circle for maximizing green credit.