
Challenges and Solutions in Non-Performing Loan Recovery for Chinese Commercial Banks: Focus on Judicial Auction and Debt-for-Asset Swaps
In recent years, China’s economic growth has slowed, leading to a more complex financial environment and a sustained rise in non-performing loans (NPLs) for commercial banks. To mitigate credit risks and maintain asset quality, banks have prioritized NPL recovery strategies, with judicial auctions of collateral assets and debt-for-asset swaps being key mechanisms. However, inefficiencies in these processes—ranging from inaccurate asset valuations to prolonged legal procedures—have hindered recovery efforts. This report examines the challenges in NPL recovery through real-world case studies, identifies systemic bottlenecks in judicial auctions and debt-for-asset swaps, and proposes actionable reforms to enhance recovery efficiency for financial institutions operating in China. Current State of NPL Recovery and Collateral Disposal 1. Struggles in NPL Recovery Efforts Despite deploying multiple...