Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the ongoing anti-corruption efforts within China's financial sector, highlighting the recent investigation of Cheng Jun, the president of Bank of China Zhejiang Branch, for serious violations of discipline and law, marking a significant trend in the scrutiny of high-ranking officials in state-owned banks [3][4]. Group 1: Investigations and Trends - Cheng Jun is the 211th central-level official investigated in 2025, a decrease from 257 in 2024, indicating a tightening of scrutiny on high-ranking officials [3]. - Cheng is the fifth former president of a state-owned bank's Zhejiang branch to be investigated in recent years, following several others who faced similar allegations of serious violations [4]. - In 2025, a total of 65 central management officials were investigated, surpassing the 58 from the previous year, while 722 provincial management officials were also scrutinized [5]. Group 2: Broader Anti-Corruption Efforts - The 20th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's fourth plenary session emphasized the importance of deepening anti-corruption efforts in 2025, which is seen as a crucial year for the completion of the 14th Five-Year Plan [5]. - In 2024, disciplinary bodies across the country investigated 73 provincial-level and above officials, 4,348 bureau-level officials, 35,000 county-level officials, and 121,000 township-level officials, reflecting a comprehensive approach to tackling corruption [5].

Core Viewpoint - Starting from January 1, 2026, six major state-owned banks in China will begin to pay interest on the balances of digital RMB real-name wallets at the same rate as their current deposit rates, following the same interest calculation rules as regular savings accounts [1][10]. Group 1: Announcement Details - The six banks involved are the Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Bank of Communications, and Postal Savings Bank [1]. - The current interest rate for regular savings accounts is noted to be 0.05% [10]. - Interest will be calculated quarterly, with the interest credited to accounts on the 21st of each quarter's last month [10]. Group 2: Wallet Types and Interest Eligibility - Digital RMB wallets are categorized into four types: Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 are real-name wallets eligible for interest, while Type 4 is an anonymous wallet that does not earn interest [10][12]. - Type 1 wallets require in-person verification and must be linked to a domestic bank account, while Type 2 and Type 3 wallets can be opened remotely with varying identification requirements [12][13][14]. - The new definition of digital RMB indicates a shift from being classified as M0 (cash) to being recognized as a form of deposit currency, allowing for interest accrual [11][12].

Core Viewpoint - The digital renminbi will officially end its "interest-free era" as major state-owned banks announce that starting January 1, 2026, the balance in real-name digital renminbi wallets will earn interest based on the current deposit rate [1][4][10]. Group 1: Digital Renminbi Interest Policy - Six major state-owned banks, including ICBC, ABC, BOC, CCB, BOCOM, and PSBC, will implement interest payments on digital renminbi wallet balances according to the current deposit rate starting January 1, 2026 [1][4]. - The interest will be calculated based on the People's Bank of China's regulations for current deposits, with interest credited quarterly [3][4]. - The introduction of this interest policy is part of the People's Bank of China's action plan to enhance the management and service system for digital renminbi [4][10]. Group 2: Transition to Digital Deposit Currency - The implementation of the interest policy marks the transition of digital renminbi from a "digital cash" model to a "digital deposit currency" model [10]. - Previously, digital renminbi was classified as M0, similar to cash, and did not earn interest, limiting its attractiveness compared to bank deposits [10]. - With the new policy, digital renminbi will be treated as a liability of commercial banks, allowing it to support credit activities and deposit expansion mechanisms, thus enhancing its monetary elasticity [10][11]. Group 3: Current Status and Future Prospects - As of November 2025, digital renminbi has processed 3.48 billion transactions with a total transaction amount of 16.7 trillion yuan [8]. - The digital renminbi is being tested in various scenarios, including daily consumption and government services, and is expanding into cross-border payment initiatives [7][8]. - The future digital renminbi will be a modern digital payment and circulation tool, supported by the central bank and possessing attributes of commercial bank liabilities [10][11].

建设银行指出，自2026年1月1日起，该行数字人民币实名钱包余额将按照该行活期存款挂牌利率计付利 息，计结息规则与活期存款一致，并相应修订《中国建设银行数字人民币钱包个人客户服务协议》相关 内容。该行也在公告中介绍到，数字人民币是指中国人民银行发行的法定数字货币和相关支付体系，采 用双层运营架构，由中国人民银行向数字人民币业务运营机构发行，再由数字人民币业务运营机构兑换 给公众。自2026年1月1日起，数字人民币钱包（不含四类钱包）中的钱包余额按照中国人民银行规定的 活期存款计结息规则计付利息，并由乙方依法代扣代缴利息税（如有）。 2026年1月1日起，数字人民币实名钱包余额将开始计付利息。 12月31日，工行、农行、建行、交行、邮储银行等国有银行公布了数字人民币钱包余额计息的规则。 工商银行、农业银行、邮储银行表示，为数字人民币实名钱包余额按照活期存款挂牌利率计付利息，计 结息规则与活期存款一致；交通银行表示，自2026年1月1日起，交通银行将数字人民币实名钱包（包含 一类、二类、三类个人钱包和单位钱包）余额，按照该行公布的活期存款挂牌利率计付利息。如用户开 立的数字人民币钱包为四类个人钱包，则钱包内的余额 ...

Group 1 - From January 1, 2026, digital RMB real-name wallet balances will earn interest based on the current demand deposit rate set by the banks [1] - The current demand deposit rate is 0.05% as per the announcements from major banks [1] - Digital RMB wallets are categorized into four types, with only real-name wallets (Type 1, 2, and 3) eligible for interest, while anonymous wallets (Type 4) do not earn interest [1] Group 2 - There are currently 10 designated operating institutions for digital RMB, including six state-owned commercial banks, two joint-stock commercial banks, and two internet banks [2] - The People's Bank of China is working on expanding the number of operating institutions for digital RMB [2] - A new action plan has been issued by the central bank to enhance the management service system and financial infrastructure for digital RMB, set to be implemented on January 1, 2026 [2]

Group 1 - The six major state-owned banks in China will start paying interest on the balances of real-name digital RMB wallets at the same rate as demand deposits from January 1, 2026, marking a significant shift in the digital currency landscape [1][2] - The People's Bank of China has introduced a new action plan to enhance the management and service system for digital RMB, which will officially launch on January 1, 2026, transitioning digital RMB from a "digital cash era" to a "digital deposit currency era" [1][4] - The definition of digital RMB has been updated to include the payment system and clarify the dual-layer operational structure, where the central bank issues digital RMB to operating institutions, which then exchange it with the public [3][4] Group 2 - The new digital RMB will have characteristics of commercial bank liabilities, transitioning from being a direct liability of the central bank to a liability of commercial banks, thus allowing wallet balances to earn interest and be covered by deposit insurance [4][5] - The action plan optimizes the dual-layer operational structure, assigning responsibilities to the central bank for rule-making and infrastructure, while commercial banks will manage customer wallets and ensure compliance, thus transforming their role from cost centers to profit centers [5][6] - The action plan integrates digital RMB into the traditional monetary control system, allowing bank-operated digital RMB to be included in the reserve requirement framework, which will enhance liquidity in the banking system [6][7] Group 3 - As of November 2025, the digital RMB pilot has processed 3.48 billion transactions with a total value exceeding 16.7 trillion yuan, indicating strong adoption and usage [7]

数据显示，截至2025年11月末，数字人民币累计处理交易34.8亿笔，累计交易金额16.7万亿 元。通过数字人民币App开立个人钱包2.3亿个，数字人民币单位钱包已开立1884万个。多边 央行数字货币桥（mBridge）累计处理跨境支付业务4047笔，累计交易金额折合人民币3872 亿元，其中数字人民币在各币种交易额占比约95.3%。 中国邮政储蓄银行研究员娄飞鹏介绍，四类钱包是数字人民币个人非实名钱包，仅需手机号 验证开通，不绑定银行卡，属匿名性质，多用于小额匿名支付场景。实名钱包（一、二、三 类）则需不同程度身份核验。相关公告限定，凸显了对实名制与金融安全的强化要求。娄飞 鹏提示，对消费者而言，需要确定钱包类型，了解计息规则，注意钱包限额与资金安全。 据央视新闻此前报道，中国人民银行已经出台《关于进一步加强数字人民币管理服务体系和 相关金融基础设施建设的行动方案》（简称"《行动方案》"），新一代数字人民币计量框 架、管理体系、运行机制和生态体系将于2026年1月1日正式启动实施。 根据方案部署，从2026年1月1日起，数字人民币钱包余额将按照活期存款计付利息。这也意 味着，经过十年研发试点，数字人民币将从 ...

Core Viewpoint - Starting from January 1, 2026, major Chinese banks including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Bank of Communications, and Postal Savings Bank of China will pay interest on the balances of real-name digital RMB wallets at the same rate as current deposit rates, with interest calculation rules aligned with those of current deposits [2] Group 1: Digital RMB Wallets - The announcement specifies that interest will not be paid on balances in four types of personal non-real-name wallets, which are typically used for small anonymous payments and require only mobile phone verification for activation [2] - Real-name wallets (types one, two, and three) require varying degrees of identity verification, highlighting a strengthened emphasis on real-name systems and financial security [2] - Consumers are advised to understand the type of wallet they hold, the interest calculation rules, and the limits and security of their funds [2]

Core Viewpoint - The recent announcement by Bank of Communications regarding its interim dividend reflects the company's financial health and commitment to returning value to shareholders [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - As of December 31, 2025, the stock price of Bank of Communications closed at 7.25 RMB, marking a 0.14% increase from the previous trading day [1] - The stock opened at 7.25 RMB, reached a high of 7.30 RMB, and a low of 7.23 RMB, with a trading volume of 6.21 billion RMB and a turnover rate of 0.33% [1] Group 2: Dividend Announcement - The company announced a proposed interim dividend of 1.563 RMB per share for the six months ending June 30, 2025, equivalent to 1.729253 HKD based on the exchange rate of 1 RMB to 1.106368 HKD [1] - Key dates include the shareholder approval date on December 12, 2025, the ex-dividend date on December 17, 2025, the record date on December 24, 2025, and the dividend payment date on January 28, 2026 [1] - The tax rate for Hong Kong Stock Connect investors is set at 20%, while the tax rate for non-resident enterprises and non-individual residents is 10% [1]

作者 | 第一财经 杜川 本文字数：913，阅读时长大约2分钟 2025.12. 31 这意味着，四类钱包不属于各家银行计息的"实名钱包"范畴。 对社会公众来说，自2026年1月1日起，数字人民币实名钱包的余额将享有利息收益。 12月31日，中国银行、工商银行、农业银行、建设银行、交通银行、邮储银行六家国有大行相继发 布公告称，2026年1月1日起，将为开立在该行的数字人民币实名钱包余额按照该行活期存款挂牌利 率计付利息，计结息规则与活期存款一致。 从几家大行官网来看，当前活期存款挂牌利率为0.05%。 从数字人民币钱包分类来看，目前数字人民币分为四类钱包。其中，一类、二类、三类钱包为实名钱 包，四类钱包为匿名钱包。 （注：我们会对线索进行核实。您的隐私将严格保密。） 推荐阅读 湖北一地官宣：生娃"奖房子" 例如，工商银行称，2026年1月1日起，数字人民币实名钱包（一类、二类、三类钱包）中的钱包余 额按照中国人民银行规定的活期存款结息规则计付利息，并由钱包运营机构依法代扣代缴利息税（如 有），钱包运营机构将为客户的钱包余额计付利息，按结息日我行挂牌活期利率计息，每季末月的 20日结息，21日入账。 工商银行 ...