China's financial institutions see assets grow 8.7 percent to RMB538.9 trillion
The total assets of China's financial institutions reached RMB538.86 trillion at the end of Q4 2025, marking an 8.7 percent year-on-year increase. This growth was primarily driven by banking, securities, and insurance sectors.
Banking sector leads asset expansion
Total assets of China's financial institutions expanded to RMB538.86 trillion by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, representing an 8.7 percent increase from the previous year.
The banking sector accounted for the largest share, with assets reaching RMB480.01 trillion, an 8.0 percent rise.
Securities institutions demonstrated robust growth, with their assets increasing by 16.1 percent year-on-year to RMB17.54 trillion.
Insurance institutions also contributed significantly, reporting assets of RMB41.31 trillion, up 15.1 percent over the same period.
This broad-based growth across key financial sectors underscores the continued expansion of China's financial system.
Liabilities and equity follow suit
The total liabilities of financial institutions also saw substantial growth, reaching RMB492.82 trillion, an increase of 9.0 percent year-on-year.
Banking institutions' liabilities grew by 8.2 percent to RMB441.50 trillion.
Securities institutions recorded a 19.1 percent increase in liabilities, amounting to RMB13.66 trillion, while insurance institutions' liabilities rose by 15.6 percent to RMB37.65 trillion.
Owners' equity across all financial institutions collectively increased by 6.0 percent year-on-year, totaling RMB46.05 trillion, reflecting a stable capital base supporting the expanded asset and liability positions.