HKSE - Delayed Quote • HKD ICBC (1398.HK) Follow Compare 5.000 +0.070 +(1.42%) At close: 4:08:36 PM GMT+8 All News Press Releases SEC Filings All SEC Filings Corporate Changes & Voting Matters Periodic Financial Reports Proxy Statements Tender Offer/Acquisition Reports Offering Registrations 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Offering Up To 6.2% As global markets navigate a mixed landscape, with U.S. stocks closing out a strong year despite recent volatility and European inflationary pressures influencing economic sentiment, investors are increasingly seeking stability through dividend stocks. In such an environment, high-yield dividend stocks can offer attractive income potential while providing some cushion against market fluctuations. Top Dividend Stocks Featuring Industrial and Commercial Bank of China As global markets continue to navigate a complex landscape of geopolitical tensions and economic policy shifts, major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 have reached record highs, demonstrating resilience amid uncertainty. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a blend of potential income and stability; among these, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China stands out as a noteworthy option for those seeking to balance growth with consistent returns. SEC settles ransomware case against ICBC unit The agency opted not to impose a fine on the U.S. unit of China's largest bank, which had difficulty updating system books and records after a 2023 cyberattack. SEC settles with ICBC unit over ransomware attack, imposes no fine Monday's accord resolves accusations that for nearly four months after the attack, New York-based ICBC Financial Services failed to keep its books and records current, or send written notifications for securities-related transactions to customers. The SEC decided against a fine in light of the ICBC unit's "meaningful cooperation and extensive remedial measures." It also said the causes of the attack included inadequate preparation for a potentially severe cybersecurity incident. China's big banks post Q3 profit gains, squeeze on net interest margins China's largest lenders posted increases in their third-quarter profits on Wednesday, mostly on reduced provisions, with slimmer net interest margins for some. The frontrunner was Agricultural Bank of China Ltd (AgBank), which reported a 5.88% rise in third-quarter net profit. AgBank, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd (ICBC) and China Construction Bank Corp (CCB) all posted sluggish growth or a drop in pre-provisions operating income, indicating the banks reduced provisions to boost net profit growth. Stocks to watch this week: BP, Shell, Uber, HSBC and Intel Earnings preview of key companies reporting this week and what to look out for. Top SEHK Dividend Stocks To Watch In October 2024 As global markets navigate a period of economic adjustments, with notable interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank and the Bank of England, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index has faced challenges, recently experiencing a decline. In this climate, dividend stocks in Hong Kong present an intriguing opportunity for investors seeking stable income streams amidst market fluctuations. Stocks to watch: Tesla, Lloyds, L'Oréal, Coca-Cola and Unilever Earnings preview of key companies reporting next week and what to look out for. Wealth Management Connect revamp sent cross-border investment skyrocketing, says ICBC Improvements to the Wealth Management Connect scheme in February have proven to be a game-changer, with investment via the cross-border trading channel jumping by four times between January and April, according to the government data and industry players. The amount of money traded under the scheme quadrupled to 50.7 billion yuan (US$7 billion) in the first four months of the year, while the number of investors using it rose 60 per cent to 110,000, according to government data. ICBC Asia, a key Singapore's Temasek trims stake in ICBC as China's slumping property market dents state lenders' profits Temasek Holdings, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, cut its stake in the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) twice in one day last week, reducing its share of the lender to less than 5 per cent. The state investor first trimmed its allocation in China's biggest bank by selling 825 million H-shares at an average price of HK$4.7 each on May 27, taking its stake from 6.01 per cent to 5.06 per cent, AA Stocks reported on Tuesday. This was followed by a further cut of HK$408 million on th China's Big Five lenders post shrinking margins, warn of property risks Five of China's largest lenders have posted shrinking net interest margins (NIM), while warning of ongoing property sector risks. Amid a slowing economy, China's lenders are under pressure to reduce interest rates on the loans they make to bolster flagging sectors as demand for lending falls. On Thursday, China Construction Bank Corp (CCB), Bank of China (BoC) and Agricultural Bank of China (AgBank) all reported sliding margins - a key gauge of profitability - in their annual results. This Little-Known Chinese Billionaire Went From Working In The Coal Mines To Being One Of The Most Powerful Bankers In The World, Commanding $3.5 Trillion In Assets Jiang Jianqing, a name synonymous with the remarkable transformation of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) into the world’s largest bank by assets, has a story that reads like a testament to resilience and visionary leadership. Born in Shanghai in 1953, Jiang’s early life was marked by the hardships of the Cultural Revolution during which he was sent to work in the fields of Jiangxi Province and the coal mines of Henan Province. This period of labor education, far from breaking h Fed, NYDFS fine Chinese bank ICBC $32.4M “Regulated institutions must be held accountable for failing to adhere to New York’s rigorous legal and regulatory standards,” NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris said Friday. ICBC to pay $32.4 million to US regulators over AML lapses, supervisory information disclosure The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd and its New York branch will pay $32.4 million in penalties for the unauthorized use and disclosure of confidential supervisory information, the Federal Reserve announced Friday. The Fed said the joint action, taken with New York's Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), came after the bank disclosed information to a third party without regulatory approval. In a separate statement, NYDFS said an ICBC employee disclosed that supervisory information to a foreign regulator. Performance Overview Trailing total returns as of 1/16/2025, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is SSE Composite Index Return 1398.HK SSE Composite Index YTD +33.34% -5.03% 1-Year +100.65% +12.12% 3-Year +84.97% -8.10%