Bank of China reports stable interim results, strategic growth

Bank of China Limited reported a total operating income of RMB329.418 bn for the first half of 2025, with a profit for the period of RMB126.138 bn. The bank's total assets reached RMB36,790.613 bn, marking a 4.93% increase from the prior year-end. Key financial ratios remained robust, with a return on average total assets of 0.70% and a capital adequacy ratio of 18.67%. The board of directors recommended an interim dividend of RMB1.094 per 10 shares (before tax) for 2025.

The bank continued to optimize its financial services, with RMB loans in the Chinese mainland increasing by RMB1.41 trillion (7.72%). Green loans rose by 16.95% to RMB4,539.145 bn, maintaining market leadership in underwriting. Cross-border RMB clearing transactions totaled RMB560.67 trillion. The bank successfully offered A shares to specified investors, raising RMB165.0 bn, and issued RMB50.0 bn in tier 2 capital bonds, further strengthening its capital base. BOCHK also reported a profit of HK$22.796 bn.