Agricultural Bank of China

The Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) is a Chinese state-owned bank and one of the biggest banks in the world by assets. Its predecessor, the Agricultural Cooperative Bank, was established in 1951. The bank was restructured into a joint stock limited liability company in January 2009.

China’s big four banks face $100b shortfall in loss-absorbing capital

The banks have not yet met their required loss-absorbing capacity levels.

Agricultural Bank of China to withstand property crunch

Exposure to the mainland property sector has shrunk to 3.67% of its loan book.

Top banks’ market cap up 5.4% in Q2

China’s big four banks saw growth although NIMs fell.

Chinese banks dominant whilst Japan, South Korean banks’ assets falter

Australian and Singaporean banks’ assets remained steady, S&P’s study showed.

Mandated property lending poses challenges for Agricultural Bank of China

ABC also faces a moderate decline in profits following recent rate cuts.

China deems 19 banks 'too big to fail'

These banks face new capital and regulatory requirements.