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China’s state-owned banks face thinner margins amid Beijing’s call to support economy
“In the second half of the year, bank profit margin NIM will be under further pressure if the loan prime rates (LPRs) drop again,” said Li Ying, head of financial institutions ratings at S&P Global (China) Ratings. “We expect Chinese banks’ NIM in 2024 …