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SEC filingNet losses continued amid strategic contraction in off-balance sheet lending and Lujintong cessation, with cost controls providing some relief but rising credit risk exposure and higher gearing underscoring ongoing profitability hurdles.
Lufax Holding Ltd's 2025 results reflect a deliberate rebalancing of its loan portfolio, contracting off-balance sheet activities while expanding on-balance sheet consumer finance and microloan segments. This strategic shift, including the cessation of the Lujintong platform, reduced reliance on post-origination fees and referral income, as loans facilitated through Lujintong—where Lufax earned transaction-based fees without credit risk sharing—are no longer counted in core origination or outstanding volumes. The expansion in consumer finance and microloan lending drove higher interest income from financial institutions, supporting revenue diversification amid lower off-balance sheet volumes.
These dynamics highlight trade-offs in risk internalization. By providing more self-enhanced credit support and retaining loans on balance sheet, Lufax faced elevated credit risk exposure, contributing to higher impairments despite revenue efforts. The company may enhance liquidity through additional funding to manage this, as gearing pressures persist with borrowings supporting operations. Management views recent licenses as opportunities to lower funding costs, broaden products, and improve capital efficiency.
Overall, while cost discipline mitigated some pressures, the pivot from high-volume, low-risk off-balance facilitation to risk-bearing on-balance lending sustained net losses. Operating results are not indicative of future performance, with credit loss measurements sensitive to evolving assumptions and models. Investors should monitor collection trends, funding access, and regulatory developments shaping this transition.