Key facts
- Profits in China's trust sector rose 12.1% in the first half of 2026.
- Aggregate net income reached 18 billion yuan ($2.7 billion).
- Revenue increased 6.1% to 32.2 billion yuan.
- Over 60% of trust companies reported revenue growth.
Profits within China's trust sector experienced a significant increase of 12.1% during the first half of 2026, indicating a positive trend following an extensive regulatory overhaul. Unaudited financial data compiled from more than 50 trust companies revealed that their collective net income amounted to 18 billion yuan ($2.7 billion) over the six-month period. Concurrently, total revenue saw a rise of 6.1%, reaching 32.2 billion yuan. Notably, over 60% of these firms reported an increase in their top-line figures, suggesting a broad-based recovery within the industry.