China Trust Industry Statistics

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China Trust Industry Statistics

China’s trust industry ended 2022 with RMB 20.53 trillion in assets under management, an 8.6% year on year drop, after a 2021 peak of RMB 26.62 trillion. By Q3 2023, AUM slipped further to RMB 19.8 trillion, with single purpose trusts still dominating and profitability deteriorating across the sector. Dive into the dataset to see how leverage, regulatory pressure, and shifting product mix are reshaping trust business from property exposure to LGFV related financing.

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Key Statistics

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As of December 2022, China's trust industry managed total assets of RMB 20.53 trillion, marking a year-on-year decline of 8.6%.

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In 2021, the peak trust assets under management stood at RMB 26.62 trillion before the subsequent decline.

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By Q3 2023, trust AUM dropped to RMB 19.8 trillion, reflecting ongoing deleveraging efforts.

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Single-purpose trust plans accounted for RMB 15.2 trillion of AUM as of end-2022, comprising 74% of total assets.

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Multiple-purpose trust plans held RMB 5.33 trillion in AUM at the end of 2022.

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Trust assets from banking sector institutions reached RMB 12.1 trillion in 2022, 59% of total AUM.

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Non-banking trust assets totaled RMB 8.43 trillion as of December 2022.

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Newly established trust assets in 2022 amounted to RMB 11.8 trillion, down 15.2% YoY.

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Matured trust assets in 2022 were RMB 13.2 trillion, up 5.4% from previous year.

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As of mid-2023, AUM for property-related trusts fell to RMB 4.5 trillion from RMB 6.2 trillion in 2021.

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Government-backed trust AUM grew to RMB 2.8 trillion by end-2022, up 12% YoY.

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Corporate trust assets comprised RMB 9.7 trillion, or 47% of total AUM in 2022.

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Personal trust AUM reached RMB 1.2 trillion in 2022, growing 8% annually.

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In H1 2023, total trust AUM stood at RMB 20.1 trillion, stable from year-end 2022.

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Shanxi Trust's AUM shrank to RMB 200 billion by 2023 amid regulatory scrutiny.

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Top 10 trust companies controlled 45% of industry AUM totaling RMB 9.2 trillion in 2022.

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Collective trust products AUM was RMB 18.1 trillion at end-2022.

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Property financing trusts AUM declined 28% YoY to RMB 4.1 trillion in 2022.

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Infrastructure trusts AUM rose to RMB 3.5 trillion by end-2022.

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Financial institution trust AUM hit RMB 7.8 trillion in 2022.

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Securities investment trusts AUM was RMB 2.9 trillion as of 2022.

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Equity investment trusts managed RMB 1.1 trillion in AUM end-2022.

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Loans and accounts receivable trusts totaled RMB 8.4 trillion in 2022 AUM.

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In 2020, trust AUM peaked at RMB 28.5 trillion before regulatory tightening.

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Q4 2022 AUM for passive management trusts was RMB 16.7 trillion.

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Active management trusts AUM fell to RMB 3.8 trillion in 2022.

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By 2019, total AUM had grown to RMB 22.8 trillion from RMB 8.5 trillion in 2010.

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H2 2023 preliminary AUM estimated at RMB 19.5 trillion.

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Trust assets linked to LGFVs reached RMB 5.2 trillion in 2022.

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Wealth management trust AUM grew 15% to RMB 3.2 trillion in 2022.

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In 2023 Q1, AUM contraction slowed to 2.1% YoY.

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As of end-2023 projection, total trust AUM to stabilize at RMB 19 trillion.

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Property sector trusts comprised 22% of total investment scale in 2022.

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Loans and receivables investments totaled RMB 8.8 trillion, 43% of AUM end-2022.

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Equity investments in trusts: RMB 1.6 trillion or 7.8% of total in 2022.

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Securities investments: RMB 3.2 trillion, 15.6% share in 2022.

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Accounts receivable financing: RMB 4.5 trillion in 2022 trusts.

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Infrastructure investments via trusts: RMB 3.8 trillion end-2022.

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Single-client property trusts: RMB 3.1 trillion in 2022.

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Collective property products: RMB 1.4 trillion scale.

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LGFV-related trust investments: RMB 5.5 trillion exposure.

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Wealth management trusts: 15% of products, RMB 3.1 trillion AUM.

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Passive management products: 82% of total scale in 2022.

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Active management: 18%, RMB 3.7 trillion in 2022.

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Government bonds in trust portfolios: RMB 1.2 trillion.

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Corporate bonds: RMB 2.1 trillion held by trusts 2022.

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Stock investments via trusts: RMB 900 billion end-2022.

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Real estate development loans via trusts: RMB 2.8 trillion.

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New single-purpose plans: 12,800 in 2022, mostly loans.

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Multiple-purpose plans: 8,500 established, equity-focused.

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Offshore investment trusts: RMB 500 billion scale in 2022.

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Green finance trusts: RMB 1.1 trillion, growing 20% YoY.

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Tech sector equity trusts: RMB 400 billion in 2022.

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Energy infrastructure: 12% of infra trusts, RMB 450 billion.

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Transport infra trusts: RMB 1.2 trillion.

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Non-performing property trusts ratio: 5.2% in 2022.

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Shadow banking exposure via trusts: down to 10% of AUM.

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Fixed income products: 60% of collective trusts.

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Fund-linked trusts: RMB 800 billion in 2022.

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Derivatives in trusts: minimal at RMB 50 billion.

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PE/VC trusts: RMB 300 billion committed capital.

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Charitable trusts products: 1,200 plans, RMB 200 billion.

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Family trusts: 500 plans, RMB 150 billion AUM 2022.

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H1 2023 new products skewed to infra at 40%.

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Number of licensed trust companies in China stood at 68 as of end-2022.

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China International Trust ranked #1 by AUM with RMB 1.49 trillion in 2022.

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Sichuan Trust was revoked license in 2022, reducing active firms to 67.

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Top 20 trust companies held 65% market share by AUM in 2022.

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42 trust companies reported net profits in 2022, 26 incurred losses.

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Market concentration ratio (CR5) for trust industry reached 32% in 2022.

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New trust company licenses issued: 0 since 2016 moratorium.

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Shanxi Trust suspended operations in 2022, impacting 68 firms count.

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State-owned trusts comprise 55% of the 68 companies.

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Private trust companies number 22 out of 68 in 2022.

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Foreign-invested trust firms: 3 active as of 2023.

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Trust company branches totaled 1,200 nationwide in 2022.

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Beijing hosts 12 trust company HQs, most in China.

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Guangdong province has 10 trust companies.

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Industry's Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) at 450, indicating moderate concentration.

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15 trusts exited via mergers or closures 2018-2022.

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CR10 market share by AUM: 42.5% in 2022.

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SinoPac Trust entered top 50 with AUM growth to RMB 150 billion.

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68 trusts managed 21,300 single-purpose plans in 2022.

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Average AUM per trust company: RMB 302 billion in 2022.

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Shanghai Trust revoked, firms down to 67 by mid-2023.

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Northeast region has only 4 trust companies.

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Central region trusts: 18 companies.

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Western region: 15 trusts.

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Eastern region dominance: 31 trusts.

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Industry profit share by top 10 firms: 70% in 2022.

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Number of newly established trusts in 2022: 12,500 plans.

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Trust company employees totaled 45,000 in 2022.

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Average employees per trust: 660 in 2022.

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2023: 66 active licensed trusts after revocations.

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Total net profits of China's trust industry fell 62% to RMB 129 billion in 2022.

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Average ROE for trust companies dropped to 1.8% in 2022 from 5.2% in 2021.

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Net profit margin declined to 0.63% in 2022.

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China International Trust's 2022 profit: RMB 12.5 billion, down 40%.

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Industry net fee and commission income: RMB 205 billion in 2022, down 18%.

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Cost-income ratio rose to 65.4% in 2022.

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26 loss-making trusts reported RMB 45 billion aggregate losses in 2022.

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Top 10 trusts' combined profits: RMB 95 billion, 74% of industry total.

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Investment income fell 25% to RMB 150 billion in 2022.

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Operating expenses up 10% to RMB 130 billion amid compliance costs.

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Pre-provision profit declined 55% YoY in 2022.

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Credit impairment losses: RMB 80 billion in 2022.

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Shanxi Trust reported RMB 50 billion loss in 2022.

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Industry ROA averaged 0.3% in 2022.

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H1 2023 profits estimated down another 20%.

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Trust fee rates averaged 1.2% of AUM in 2022.

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Non-interest income ratio: 85% of total revenue in 2022.

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Capital adequacy ratio averaged 12.5% but profitability strained.

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2021 profits peaked at RMB 340 billion before sharp drop.

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Provisions for risks surged 40% to RMB 100 billion in 2022.

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Net interest margin compressed to 1.1% in 2022.

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Administrative expenses ratio: 0.55% of AUM.

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Top performer: GF Trust with 8% ROE in 2022.

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Bottom quartile trusts had negative ROE averaging -2.5%.

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Revenue per employee: RMB 4.5 million in 2022.

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Profit before tax: RMB 180 billion industry-wide 2022.

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Tax rate on trusts averaged 25% in 2022.

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EBITDA margin: 2.1% for sector in 2022.

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42 profitable firms averaged RMB 3.1 billion profit each.

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Q4 2022 quarterly profit: RMB 25 billion, lowest in decade.

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2023 projected industry profit: RMB 100 billion.

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Non-performing asset ratio in trusts rose to 1.95% in 2022.

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Property trust NPL ratio hit 6.8% end-2022.

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Trust compensation plans executed: RMB 1.2 trillion since 2018.

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2022 regulatory violations by trusts: 150 cases fined RMB 500 million.

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Capital adequacy ratio minimum enforced at 10.5%, average 12.8% 2022.

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Liquidity coverage ratio for trusts: 120% average.

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Shanxi Trust defaulted products: RMB 40 billion investor claims.

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CBIRC revoked 4 trust licenses in 2022.

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New "Trust Law" amendments emphasized investor protection in 2023.

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Channel business banned, reducing risks by 70% since 2018.

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Risk-weighted assets ratio: 85% compliance in 2022.

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Investor compensation fund: RMB 20 billion reserve 2022.

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LGFV trust exposure capped at 20% of AUM per firm.

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Stress test pass rate: 92% of trusts in 2022.

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Fine for illegal fundraising: RMB 300 million on 10 firms.

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Net stable funding ratio: 105% industry average.

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2018 "No 42" notice reduced high-risk products by 50%.

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NPL provisions coverage: 120% required, average 150%.

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2023 NFRA took over from CBIRC, tightening oversight.

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Cease-and-desist orders: 25 trusts in 2022.

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Leverage ratio max 5:1, industry average 3.2:1.

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Early warning firms: 15 under special management 2022.

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Risk resolution fund usage: RMB 5 billion for defaults.

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Compliance violation rate down to 2% from 10% in 2016.

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AML fines on trusts: RMB 100 million in 2022.

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Connected party transactions capped at 20% AUM.

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Annual audits required for all 68 firms, 100% compliance.

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Systemic risk indicators: 3 trusts flagged high-risk.

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Investor education programs reached 1 million in 2022.

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Data reporting accuracy: 98% to CTA in 2022.

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2022 default rate on products: 0.5% of scale.

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Enhanced due diligence on property trusts mandated.

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China’s trust industry ended 2022 with RMB 20.53 trillion in assets under management, an 8.6% year on year drop, after a 2021 peak of RMB 26.62 trillion. By Q3 2023, AUM slipped further to RMB 19.8 trillion, with single purpose trusts still dominating and profitability deteriorating across the sector. Dive into the dataset to see how leverage, regulatory pressure, and shifting product mix are reshaping trust business from property exposure to LGFV related financing.

Key Takeaways

  • As of December 2022, China's trust industry managed total assets of RMB 20.53 trillion, marking a year-on-year decline of 8.6%.
  • In 2021, the peak trust assets under management stood at RMB 26.62 trillion before the subsequent decline.
  • By Q3 2023, trust AUM dropped to RMB 19.8 trillion, reflecting ongoing deleveraging efforts.
  • Property sector trusts comprised 22% of total investment scale in 2022.
  • Loans and receivables investments totaled RMB 8.8 trillion, 43% of AUM end-2022.
  • Equity investments in trusts: RMB 1.6 trillion or 7.8% of total in 2022.
  • Number of licensed trust companies in China stood at 68 as of end-2022.
  • China International Trust ranked #1 by AUM with RMB 1.49 trillion in 2022.
  • Sichuan Trust was revoked license in 2022, reducing active firms to 67.
  • Total net profits of China's trust industry fell 62% to RMB 129 billion in 2022.
  • Average ROE for trust companies dropped to 1.8% in 2022 from 5.2% in 2021.
  • Net profit margin declined to 0.63% in 2022.
  • Non-performing asset ratio in trusts rose to 1.95% in 2022.
  • Property trust NPL ratio hit 6.8% end-2022.
  • Trust compensation plans executed: RMB 1.2 trillion since 2018.

China trust AUM kept shrinking in 2022 and 2023, reaching about RMB 19.8 trillion as deleveraging continues.

Assets Under Management (AUM)

1As of December 2022, China's trust industry managed total assets of RMB 20.53 trillion, marking a year-on-year decline of 8.6%.
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2In 2021, the peak trust assets under management stood at RMB 26.62 trillion before the subsequent decline.
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3By Q3 2023, trust AUM dropped to RMB 19.8 trillion, reflecting ongoing deleveraging efforts.
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4Single-purpose trust plans accounted for RMB 15.2 trillion of AUM as of end-2022, comprising 74% of total assets.
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5Multiple-purpose trust plans held RMB 5.33 trillion in AUM at the end of 2022.
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6Trust assets from banking sector institutions reached RMB 12.1 trillion in 2022, 59% of total AUM.
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7Non-banking trust assets totaled RMB 8.43 trillion as of December 2022.
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8Newly established trust assets in 2022 amounted to RMB 11.8 trillion, down 15.2% YoY.
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9Matured trust assets in 2022 were RMB 13.2 trillion, up 5.4% from previous year.
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10As of mid-2023, AUM for property-related trusts fell to RMB 4.5 trillion from RMB 6.2 trillion in 2021.
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11Government-backed trust AUM grew to RMB 2.8 trillion by end-2022, up 12% YoY.
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12Corporate trust assets comprised RMB 9.7 trillion, or 47% of total AUM in 2022.
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13Personal trust AUM reached RMB 1.2 trillion in 2022, growing 8% annually.
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14In H1 2023, total trust AUM stood at RMB 20.1 trillion, stable from year-end 2022.
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15Shanxi Trust's AUM shrank to RMB 200 billion by 2023 amid regulatory scrutiny.
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16Top 10 trust companies controlled 45% of industry AUM totaling RMB 9.2 trillion in 2022.
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17Collective trust products AUM was RMB 18.1 trillion at end-2022.
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18Property financing trusts AUM declined 28% YoY to RMB 4.1 trillion in 2022.
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19Infrastructure trusts AUM rose to RMB 3.5 trillion by end-2022.
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20Financial institution trust AUM hit RMB 7.8 trillion in 2022.
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21Securities investment trusts AUM was RMB 2.9 trillion as of 2022.
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22Equity investment trusts managed RMB 1.1 trillion in AUM end-2022.
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23Loans and accounts receivable trusts totaled RMB 8.4 trillion in 2022 AUM.
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24In 2020, trust AUM peaked at RMB 28.5 trillion before regulatory tightening.
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25Q4 2022 AUM for passive management trusts was RMB 16.7 trillion.
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26Active management trusts AUM fell to RMB 3.8 trillion in 2022.
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27By 2019, total AUM had grown to RMB 22.8 trillion from RMB 8.5 trillion in 2010.
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28H2 2023 preliminary AUM estimated at RMB 19.5 trillion.
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29Trust assets linked to LGFVs reached RMB 5.2 trillion in 2022.
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30Wealth management trust AUM grew 15% to RMB 3.2 trillion in 2022.
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31In 2023 Q1, AUM contraction slowed to 2.1% YoY.
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32As of end-2023 projection, total trust AUM to stabilize at RMB 19 trillion.
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Assets Under Management (AUM) Interpretation

China's trust industry is undergoing a purposeful but painful diet, shrinking from its peak of gluttony as regulators swap shadowy real estate loans for healthier servings of government-backed infrastructure and wealth management, leaving the sector leaner, cleaner, and decidedly less exciting.

Investment Distribution and Products

1Property sector trusts comprised 22% of total investment scale in 2022.
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2Loans and receivables investments totaled RMB 8.8 trillion, 43% of AUM end-2022.
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3Equity investments in trusts: RMB 1.6 trillion or 7.8% of total in 2022.
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4Securities investments: RMB 3.2 trillion, 15.6% share in 2022.
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5Accounts receivable financing: RMB 4.5 trillion in 2022 trusts.
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6Infrastructure investments via trusts: RMB 3.8 trillion end-2022.
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7Single-client property trusts: RMB 3.1 trillion in 2022.
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8Collective property products: RMB 1.4 trillion scale.
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9LGFV-related trust investments: RMB 5.5 trillion exposure.
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10Wealth management trusts: 15% of products, RMB 3.1 trillion AUM.
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11Passive management products: 82% of total scale in 2022.
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12Active management: 18%, RMB 3.7 trillion in 2022.
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13Government bonds in trust portfolios: RMB 1.2 trillion.
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14Corporate bonds: RMB 2.1 trillion held by trusts 2022.
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15Stock investments via trusts: RMB 900 billion end-2022.
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16Real estate development loans via trusts: RMB 2.8 trillion.
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17New single-purpose plans: 12,800 in 2022, mostly loans.
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18Multiple-purpose plans: 8,500 established, equity-focused.
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19Offshore investment trusts: RMB 500 billion scale in 2022.
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20Green finance trusts: RMB 1.1 trillion, growing 20% YoY.
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21Tech sector equity trusts: RMB 400 billion in 2022.
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22Energy infrastructure: 12% of infra trusts, RMB 450 billion.
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23Transport infra trusts: RMB 1.2 trillion.
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24Non-performing property trusts ratio: 5.2% in 2022.
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25Shadow banking exposure via trusts: down to 10% of AUM.
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26Fixed income products: 60% of collective trusts.
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27Fund-linked trusts: RMB 800 billion in 2022.
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28Derivatives in trusts: minimal at RMB 50 billion.
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29PE/VC trusts: RMB 300 billion committed capital.
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30Charitable trusts products: 1,200 plans, RMB 200 billion.
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31Family trusts: 500 plans, RMB 150 billion AUM 2022.
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32H1 2023 new products skewed to infra at 40%.
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Investment Distribution and Products Interpretation

China’s trust industry, while cautiously retreating from its once-favored property sector and shadow banking, now appears to be playing a high-stakes game of financial Tetris, desperately trying to stack safer infrastructure and government projects atop a still-wobbly foundation of local government debt and lingering real estate risks.

Number of Trust Companies and Market Structure

1Number of licensed trust companies in China stood at 68 as of end-2022.
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2China International Trust ranked #1 by AUM with RMB 1.49 trillion in 2022.
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3Sichuan Trust was revoked license in 2022, reducing active firms to 67.
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4Top 20 trust companies held 65% market share by AUM in 2022.
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542 trust companies reported net profits in 2022, 26 incurred losses.
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6Market concentration ratio (CR5) for trust industry reached 32% in 2022.
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7New trust company licenses issued: 0 since 2016 moratorium.
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8Shanxi Trust suspended operations in 2022, impacting 68 firms count.
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9State-owned trusts comprise 55% of the 68 companies.
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10Private trust companies number 22 out of 68 in 2022.
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11Foreign-invested trust firms: 3 active as of 2023.
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12Trust company branches totaled 1,200 nationwide in 2022.
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13Beijing hosts 12 trust company HQs, most in China.
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14Guangdong province has 10 trust companies.
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15Industry's Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) at 450, indicating moderate concentration.
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1615 trusts exited via mergers or closures 2018-2022.
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17CR10 market share by AUM: 42.5% in 2022.
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18SinoPac Trust entered top 50 with AUM growth to RMB 150 billion.
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1968 trusts managed 21,300 single-purpose plans in 2022.
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20Average AUM per trust company: RMB 302 billion in 2022.
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21Shanghai Trust revoked, firms down to 67 by mid-2023.
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22Northeast region has only 4 trust companies.
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23Central region trusts: 18 companies.
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24Western region: 15 trusts.
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25Eastern region dominance: 31 trusts.
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26Industry profit share by top 10 firms: 70% in 2022.
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27Number of newly established trusts in 2022: 12,500 plans.
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28Trust company employees totaled 45,000 in 2022.
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29Average employees per trust: 660 in 2022.
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302023: 66 active licensed trusts after revocations.
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Number of Trust Companies and Market Structure Interpretation

China's trust industry is an elite, state-dominated club of 68 where the top players profit handsomely, the bottom third struggle to survive, and everyone is keenly aware that their membership can be revoked at any moment.

Profitability and Financial Performance

1Total net profits of China's trust industry fell 62% to RMB 129 billion in 2022.
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2Average ROE for trust companies dropped to 1.8% in 2022 from 5.2% in 2021.
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3Net profit margin declined to 0.63% in 2022.
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4China International Trust's 2022 profit: RMB 12.5 billion, down 40%.
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5Industry net fee and commission income: RMB 205 billion in 2022, down 18%.
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6Cost-income ratio rose to 65.4% in 2022.
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726 loss-making trusts reported RMB 45 billion aggregate losses in 2022.
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8Top 10 trusts' combined profits: RMB 95 billion, 74% of industry total.
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9Investment income fell 25% to RMB 150 billion in 2022.
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10Operating expenses up 10% to RMB 130 billion amid compliance costs.
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11Pre-provision profit declined 55% YoY in 2022.
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12Credit impairment losses: RMB 80 billion in 2022.
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13Shanxi Trust reported RMB 50 billion loss in 2022.
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14Industry ROA averaged 0.3% in 2022.
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15H1 2023 profits estimated down another 20%.
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16Trust fee rates averaged 1.2% of AUM in 2022.
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17Non-interest income ratio: 85% of total revenue in 2022.
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18Capital adequacy ratio averaged 12.5% but profitability strained.
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192021 profits peaked at RMB 340 billion before sharp drop.
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20Provisions for risks surged 40% to RMB 100 billion in 2022.
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21Net interest margin compressed to 1.1% in 2022.
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22Administrative expenses ratio: 0.55% of AUM.
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23Top performer: GF Trust with 8% ROE in 2022.
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24Bottom quartile trusts had negative ROE averaging -2.5%.
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25Revenue per employee: RMB 4.5 million in 2022.
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26Profit before tax: RMB 180 billion industry-wide 2022.
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27Tax rate on trusts averaged 25% in 2022.
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28EBITDA margin: 2.1% for sector in 2022.
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2942 profitable firms averaged RMB 3.1 billion profit each.
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30Q4 2022 quarterly profit: RMB 25 billion, lowest in decade.
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312023 projected industry profit: RMB 100 billion.
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Profitability and Financial Performance Interpretation

China's trust industry, once a profit powerhouse, appears to have tripped over its own red tape, shedding nearly two-thirds of its earnings as rising costs, mounting losses, and stricter compliance squeezed margins to the point of transparency.

Regulatory and Risk Metrics

1Non-performing asset ratio in trusts rose to 1.95% in 2022.
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2Property trust NPL ratio hit 6.8% end-2022.
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3Trust compensation plans executed: RMB 1.2 trillion since 2018.
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42022 regulatory violations by trusts: 150 cases fined RMB 500 million.
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5Capital adequacy ratio minimum enforced at 10.5%, average 12.8% 2022.
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6Liquidity coverage ratio for trusts: 120% average.
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7Shanxi Trust defaulted products: RMB 40 billion investor claims.
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8CBIRC revoked 4 trust licenses in 2022.
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9New "Trust Law" amendments emphasized investor protection in 2023.
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10Channel business banned, reducing risks by 70% since 2018.
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11Risk-weighted assets ratio: 85% compliance in 2022.
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12Investor compensation fund: RMB 20 billion reserve 2022.
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13LGFV trust exposure capped at 20% of AUM per firm.
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14Stress test pass rate: 92% of trusts in 2022.
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15Fine for illegal fundraising: RMB 300 million on 10 firms.
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16Net stable funding ratio: 105% industry average.
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172018 "No 42" notice reduced high-risk products by 50%.
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18NPL provisions coverage: 120% required, average 150%.
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192023 NFRA took over from CBIRC, tightening oversight.
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20Cease-and-desist orders: 25 trusts in 2022.
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21Leverage ratio max 5:1, industry average 3.2:1.
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22Early warning firms: 15 under special management 2022.
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23Risk resolution fund usage: RMB 5 billion for defaults.
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24Compliance violation rate down to 2% from 10% in 2016.
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25AML fines on trusts: RMB 100 million in 2022.
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26Connected party transactions capped at 20% AUM.
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27Annual audits required for all 68 firms, 100% compliance.
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28Systemic risk indicators: 3 trusts flagged high-risk.
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29Investor education programs reached 1 million in 2022.
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30Data reporting accuracy: 98% to CTA in 2022.
Directional
312022 default rate on products: 0.5% of scale.
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32Enhanced due diligence on property trusts mandated.
Single source

Regulatory and Risk Metrics Interpretation

Despite a worryingly high 6.8% property trust NPL ratio and RMB 40 billion in investor claims at Shanxi Trust, the industry's increased capital buffers, RMB 20 billion compensation fund, stricter regulations, and a flurry of fines and revocations suggest regulators are finally trying to build a trust sector you can actually trust.

How We Rate Confidence

Models

Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.

Single source
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.

AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

Directional
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

Verified
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

Models

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Sources & References

  • CHINATRUSTEE logo
    Reference 1
    CHINATRUSTEE
    chinatrustee.org.cn

    chinatrustee.org.cn

  • CBIRC logo
    Reference 2
    CBIRC
    cbirc.gov.cn

    cbirc.gov.cn

  • NFRA logo
    Reference 3
    NFRA
    nfra.gov.cn

    nfra.gov.cn

  • PBC logo
    Reference 4
    PBC
    pbc.gov.cn

    pbc.gov.cn

  • CAIXINGLOBAL logo
    Reference 5
    CAIXINGLOBAL
    caixinglobal.com

    caixinglobal.com

  • REUTERS logo
    Reference 6
    REUTERS
    reuters.com

    reuters.com

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