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Guiding Banking Resources Towards Inclusive Finance

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In the first quarter of this year, the financial regulatory authorities in China continued to steer financial resources towards key sectors, optimizing the structure of inclusive creditRecent statistics indicate that by the end of March, financial institutions experienced a year-on-year growth in inclusive small and micro loans and agricultural loans of 20.3% and 13.5%, respectivelyMarch also witnessed a record low in the weighted average interest rate for newly issued inclusive small and micro loans, which stood at 4.36%.

The central financial work meeting underscored the importance of addressing five major themes in finance, particularly focusing on inclusive financeExperts contend that tackling these five focal points is crucial for enhancing the quality of financial services supporting the real economy, as well as for advancing the structural reforms on the supply side of financeFinancial institutions are encouraged to leverage their organizational, managerial, and technological advantages, utilizing tools like the internet and big data to improve their ability to serve sectors such as technology, green initiatives, and small or micro enterprisesThis will enhance the adaptability and inclusiveness of financial services.

Recently, to implement the National Financial Supervision Administration's initiative themed "Inclusive Finance Promotion Month," banks have responded proactively, approaching these activities with a strong sense of responsibility and missionDuring this campaign, banks have shifted beyond traditional service modelsThey are now employing a multifaceted approach to engage with various customer groups, diligently assessing their actual demands for inclusive financeThe goal is to deliver precise and efficient financial services to every customer in needAdditionally, the banks are undertaking extensive policy promotion activities, utilizing a blend of online and offline methods to disseminate information regarding inclusive finance policies, ensuring that a wider audience is aware of and can benefit from the advantages these policies provide.

During the event, a key spokesperson from the Inclusive Finance Division of the Construction Bank made a significant address, emphasizing the irreplaceable role that commercial banks play in the field of inclusive finance

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In our current digital age, commercial banks must keep pace with the times and continue to leverage the combined advantages of "financial technology + data + credit enhancement." By utilizing fintech tools, they can break the limitations of traditional financial services concerning both time and geography, allowing inclusive finance to reach remote areas and small enterprises more easilyFurthermore, harnessing the power of data enables precise analyses of customers’ credit situations and financial needs, leading to the crafting of personalized financial products and service plansIn addition, through credit enhancement measures, banks can address the financing dilemmas faced by micro and small businesses, as well as vulnerable groups, owing to a lack of collateralThis enhances their capacity to gain access to financial support.

Building on this foundation, it is essential to further refine the ecosystem of inclusive financial services, integrating financial support with industrial development and social welfare initiativesBy forming a virtuous cycle of mutual promotion and collaborative growth, we can enhance the overall quality and efficiency of inclusive financial servicesThis not only supports high-quality economic development but also drives the thriving of the real economy, propelling society towards new heights.

In various regions, financial institutions are harnessing technology to eliminate financing bottlenecks faced by small and micro enterprisesFor instance, a representative from a construction equipment rental company in Liaocheng, Shandong Province, shared how they accessed a 1 million yuan loan through the "Government-Bank e-Enterprise" mini-program, which quickly links businesses with banks and provides insights into inclusive credit policiesThe partnership between Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank, and local administrative service departments in Liaocheng reveals a focused effort to deepen data sharing and pinpoint financing challenges faced by enterprises, effectively meeting diverse financing needs among micro and small businesses.

According to Mo Xiugen, the Deputy Director of the Chinese Academy of Inclusive Finance at Renmin University, inclusive credit backed by big data analysis can more accurately assess borrowers' creditworthiness, thus reducing the reliance on guarantees and collateral

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