China's Top Banks Launch $8.3 Billion Bond Sale to Boost Capital Reserves

Two of China’s largest state-owned banks, Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. and Bank of China Ltd., are initiating the sale of 60 billion yuan ($8.3 billion) in total loss-absorbing capacity (TLAC) bonds this week. This move is part of a broader strategy to bolster capital reserves and enhance their ability to support economic growth, in line with global banking requirements set for 2025. This issuance is also aligned with Beijing’s objectives to facilitate credit supply and reduce funding costs for businesses, even as it pressures the banks’ already tight profit margins.