【深圳商报讯】（首席记者谢惠茜）就在今年首次LPR下调当天，六大国有银行也集体宣布下调存款利 率，这是国有大行今年首轮存款降息。其中，各家国有银行活期存款利率下调至0.05%，1年期整存整 取定期存款利率均跌破"1字头"，下调至0.95%。随后，多家股份行也纷纷"跟进"。 5月21日，截至记者发稿时，已有9家股份制银行跟进下调了存款挂牌利率。除了招商银行已于5月20日 下调之外，平安银行、中信银行、兴业银行、光大银行、浦发银行、民生银行、广发银行、华夏银行共 8家股份制银行均已于5月21日开始执行新的存款挂牌利率。 具体来看，上述8家股份制银行将1年、2年定期利率均调降了15个基点。其中，1年定期存款利率均下调 至1.15%；2年定期存款利率普遍下调至1.20%，民生银行下调至1.15%。3年、5年定期存款利率均下调 了25个基点，分别下调至1.30%、1.35%。 苏商银行特约研究员武泽伟接受记者采访时表示，此次国有大行和股份行集中下调存款利率是政策引导 与市场联动的结果。一方面，央行通过下调LPR，释放适度宽松的政策信号，要求通过利率自律机制引 导商业银行跟进；另一方面，银行主动调整负债成本以缓解净息差压 ...

Core Viewpoint - Technological innovation is identified as the core engine driving high-quality development and a key driver for cultivating new productive forces, with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Zhejiang Branch actively integrating into the development framework of Zhejiang Province [1] Group 1: Financial Support for Technological Enterprises - As of March this year, ICBC Zhejiang Branch's technology loan balance reached nearly 500 billion yuan, serving approximately 15,000 technology-based enterprises [1] - The introduction of "Zheke e-loan" in 2024 utilizes internet and big data technologies to assess loan amounts based on various data dimensions, providing online inclusive loans to technology enterprises [2] - The "Zheke e-loan" has already covered over 800 new enterprises with a loan balance exceeding 1.7 billion yuan since its launch [2] Group 2: Focus on Key Industries - ICBC Zhejiang Branch established a technology finance center to address financing challenges in emerging industries, particularly in the medical device sector, by implementing a "1+2+50+N" four-level linkage mechanism [3] - The "Medical Device Innovation Loan" was launched in May 2024 to address the mismatch between funding needs and credit limits for early-stage enterprises in the medical device industry [3] Group 3: Innovative Financing Models - The bank has adopted a "business-investment linkage" approach to create a comprehensive financial support system covering the entire lifecycle of enterprises [5] - A tailored financing solution combining "technology loans + equity options" was developed for Graff (Jiaxing) Instrument Co., addressing its financing challenges during its growth phase [6] - The introduction of the AIC equity direct investment fund in Zhejiang has facilitated a 100 million yuan capital injection into Langxun Technology, a leading integrated circuit testing service provider [6][7] Group 4: Continuous Financial Innovation - ICBC Zhejiang Branch has successfully implemented innovative credit businesses amounting to 325 million yuan through the business-investment linkage model, expanding diverse financing channels for private enterprises [7] - The bank's financial innovations are aimed at continuously injecting momentum into the development of private technology enterprises in Zhejiang Province [7]

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Core Viewpoint - The recent trend of financial institutions, including banks and insurance companies, to abolish supervisory boards reflects a significant reform in corporate governance, driven by changes in the Company Law of the People's Republic of China [1][6][12]. Group 1: Abolishment of Supervisory Boards - Changsha Bank has decided to abolish its supervisory board, transferring its functions to the audit committee of the board of directors [1]. - Many financial institutions, including major state-owned banks and insurance companies, are following suit, indicating a broader shift in governance practices [1][6]. - The new Company Law allows limited liability companies to establish an audit committee within the board of directors to perform the functions of a supervisory board, thus eliminating the need for a separate supervisory board [6][9]. Group 2: Regulatory Changes and Implications - The National Financial Regulatory Administration has issued new regulations that allow trust companies to set up audit committees within their boards, further promoting the idea of eliminating supervisory boards [2][6]. - The changes aim to enhance operational efficiency by reducing redundancy in oversight functions, as the roles of supervisory boards and audit committees often overlap [2][8]. - The flexibility provided by the new governance structure is expected to lead to more tailored governance models that suit the specific needs of different financial institutions [9][10]. Group 3: Impact on Corporate Governance - The shift to a single-tier governance model allows boards to exercise oversight more directly, potentially improving decision-making efficiency in a rapidly changing financial environment [9][10]. - Smaller financial institutions may benefit from reduced operational costs by not having a supervisory board, while larger institutions may require more complex oversight mechanisms [9][10]. - The transition to audit committees taking on supervisory roles is seen as a way to innovate governance structures and improve compliance management [10][12]. Group 4: Concerns and Future Considerations - There are concerns regarding the effectiveness of audit committees in fulfilling the oversight roles traditionally held by supervisory boards, particularly regarding potential conflicts of interest [11][12]. - Experts suggest that while the new structure may reduce costs, it is crucial to ensure that adequate checks and balances remain in place to maintain effective governance [11][12]. - Future modifications to the Company Law may be necessary to address the evolving needs of corporate governance in the financial sector [12].

Core Viewpoint - A new round of interest rate cuts for large-denomination certificates of deposit (CDs) has begun, with some products' rates falling below 1% for the first time in recent years, indicating a significant shift in the banking sector's approach to deposit rates [1][9]. Summary by Category Interest Rate Changes - Major banks, including state-owned banks, have reduced the annualized interest rates for 1-month and 3-month large-denomination CDs to 0.9%, marking a historic low [1][3]. - The latest issuance by Bank of China shows a reduction of 25 basis points for 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year products, while the 3-year product saw a reduction of 35 basis points [3][10]. - Other banks, such as Industrial and Agricultural Banks, have also lowered their rates to 0.9% for similar products [3][6]. Implications for the Banking Sector - The reduction in deposit rates is seen as a strategy to alleviate pressure on net interest margins, which have been declining [10][11]. - Analysts suggest that lowering deposit rates will help banks stabilize their net interest margins and reduce financing costs for the real economy [10][11]. Investor Guidance - Investors are advised to adjust their expectations regarding investment returns and consider a diversified asset allocation strategy in light of the declining interest rates [1][8][11]. - The trend of decreasing deposit rates is expected to continue, prompting investors to seek alternative investment options such as cash management products, money market funds, and government bonds [11].

Core Viewpoint - The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Jiangsu Branch is accelerating the cultivation of high-quality inclusive finance through two innovative initiatives: "Hundred Groups and Hundred Chains" and "One Village, One Product, Thousand Villages and Ten Thousand Households," aiming to create a dual-driven financial ecosystem for industrial upgrading and rural revitalization [1][2]. Group 1: "Hundred Groups and Hundred Chains" Initiative - The initiative focuses on the digital upgrade of industrial clusters, providing comprehensive financial services to activate the collaborative effects of the industrial chain [1]. - ICBC successfully provided 170 million yuan in financing for the cable industry cluster, becoming the first branch to implement financing plans for 100 key customer groups, marking a significant breakthrough in financial services for industrial clusters [1]. Group 2: "One Village, One Product, Thousand Villages and Ten Thousand Households" Initiative - The initiative aims to explore the potential of county-level rural characteristic industries by developing tailored financial service plans based on local conditions [2]. - ICBC has provided 32.5 million yuan in financing support to 35 retail enterprises, effectively injecting fresh capital into the county economy [2]. - The bank will continue to focus on local specialty agricultural products and provide customized financial services through products like "Planting E-loan" and "Prosperity Loan" [2].

Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the banking industry is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [1] Core Viewpoints - The recent round of deposit rate cuts is expected to have a positive impact on net interest margins for listed banks, with a static assessment indicating that a 10 basis point (BP) reduction in the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) and deposit rate cuts would affect net interest margins by -6.15 BP and +8.33 BP respectively [4][15][19] - The report emphasizes the importance of maintaining reasonable net interest margins to better serve the real economy, suggesting that a reasonable margin could be around 1.45% if the provision coverage ratio is lowered to 150% [5][24][26] - Future regulatory measures may include self-discipline mechanisms to standardize deposit and loan pricing, and to control the average repricing cycle of deposits [6][27] Summary by Sections 1. Impact of New Deposit Rate Cuts - The new round of deposit rate adjustments began on May 20, with various rates reduced by 5 to 25 BP across different terms [14][16] - The expected positive impact on net interest margins is based on the assumption that 80% of term deposits are within a 2-year period [15] 2. Importance of Protecting Bank Interest Margins - Protecting interest margins is crucial for banks to maintain stable operations and support the real economy [5][24] - The report calculates that if the provision coverage ratio is adjusted to 150%, the reasonable interest margin would be approximately 1.45% [26] 3. Future Regulatory and Asset-Liability Management Outlook - The report outlines potential future actions, including self-regulation to avoid excessive competition in deposit and loan pricing [6][27] - It highlights the importance of matching the repricing cycles of loans and deposits to stabilize interest rates [27] 4. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on state-owned banks like Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank, and Bank of Communications due to their expected performance in a declining interest rate environment [36] - It also recommends regional banks such as Chongqing Bank and Chengdu Bank, which may benefit from fiscal policy support [36]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the banking sector, indicating a relative strength of over 5% compared to the market benchmark index [6][19]. Core Insights - The banking sector is expected to benefit from a period of intensive policy implementation aimed at stabilizing growth, with monetary easing leading the way, followed by fiscal measures that are anticipated to significantly impact the banking fundamentals in 2025 [2][6]. - The downward adjustment of deposit rates is expected to provide important support for bank net interest margins, despite short-term pressure from broad interest rate declines [2][6]. - 2025 is projected to be a year of solidifying asset quality for banks, with improved risk expectations in real estate and urban investment properties underpinned by policy support [2][6]. Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations and Targets - Focus on two main investment lines: high-dividend stocks and city commercial banks with strong fundamentals and regional advantages [7]. - Recommended banks include Agricultural Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Merchants Bank, and others [7]. Interest Rate Adjustments - On May 20, 2025, the 1-year and 5-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) were both lowered by 10 basis points, with state-owned banks also reducing deposit rates across various terms [6][14]. - The impact of the recent interest rate cuts on bank net interest margins is expected to be neutral, with a projected increase of 3.1 basis points for listed banks in 2025 [6][14]. Deposit Rate Trends - The report highlights a trend of decreasing deposit rates since October 2024, with significant reductions across various terms, indicating a shift in the banking landscape [8][9]. - Despite the pressure from high-interest deposits maturing, the overall deposit growth remains stable, with a net increase of 1.12 trillion yuan in new resident deposits from January to April 2025 [6][14]. Asset Quality and Risk Management - The report anticipates a significant improvement in asset quality for banks in 2025, particularly in sectors previously under stress, such as real estate [2][6]. - The ongoing adjustments in deposit rates are expected to mitigate the risks associated with deposit disintermediation, with a controlled outflow of deposits to non-bank financial products [6][14].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook for the banking industry, indicating a relative strength compared to the market benchmark index [6][7]. Core Insights - The banking sector is expected to benefit from a period of intensive policy implementation aimed at stabilizing growth, with monetary easing leading the way, followed by fiscal measures. This is anticipated to have a profound impact on the banking fundamentals in 2025 [2]. - The downward adjustment of deposit rates is expected to protect the banks' net interest margins, while the risk of deposit disintermediation is likely to be moderate [6]. - 2025 is projected to be a year of solidifying asset quality for banks, with improved risk expectations in real estate and urban investment properties underpinned by supportive policies [2]. Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations and Targets - Focus on two main investment lines: 1. High dividend and core index weight banks such as Agricultural Bank of China (601288), Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (601398), China Merchants Bank (600036), and Industrial Bank (601166) [7]. 2. City commercial banks with strong fundamentals and regional advantages, including Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank (601077), Chongqing Bank (601963), Jiangsu Bank (600919), Qingdao Bank (002948), and Shanghai Bank (601229) [7]. Interest Rate Adjustments - On May 20, 2025, the 1-year and 5-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) was lowered by 10 basis points, and state-owned banks announced reductions in deposit rates across various terms [6]. - The first round of interest rate cuts in 2025 is expected to have a neutral impact on banks' net interest margins, with an estimated increase of 3.1 basis points for listed banks in 2025 due to the deposit rate adjustments [6][14]. Deposit Rate Trends - The report highlights a trend of decreasing deposit rates, with significant reductions observed since October 2024, particularly among smaller banks, which have been more aggressive in their rate cuts compared to larger banks [9][14]. - The overall decline in deposit rates is expected to lead to a more favorable structure for new deposits, thereby supporting banks' funding costs [6]. Asset Quality and Risk Management - The report anticipates a significant improvement in asset quality for banks in 2025, driven by policy support and better management of risks in key sectors such as real estate [2]. - The net interest margin for commercial banks was reported at 1.43% in Q1 2025, reflecting a smaller decline compared to previous years, indicating a potential stabilization in margins moving forward [6].

Core Viewpoint - Major Chinese banks have collectively lowered their RMB deposit rates, marking a significant shift as the one-year fixed deposit rate has fallen below 1% for the first time, indicating a transition into a "1 era" for deposit rates [1][5][9]. Summary by Category Deposit Rate Adjustments - On May 20, major banks including ICBC, ABC, BOC, CCB, and others reduced their demand deposit rates by 0.05 percentage points to 0.05%, with fixed deposit rates seeing a maximum decrease of 25 basis points [1][5]. - The one-year fixed deposit rate has dropped to 0.95%, while three-year and five-year fixed deposit rates are now at 1.25% and 1.30%, respectively [5][6]. - Postal Savings Bank has slightly higher rates compared to the major banks, with one-year and six-month fixed deposit rates at 0.98% and 0.86% [6]. Loan Market Rate Changes - The new Loan Prime Rate (LPR) has also been adjusted, with the one-year LPR decreasing to 3% and the five-year LPR to 3.5%, marking the first decline of the year [1][9]. - This simultaneous adjustment of LPR and deposit rates is expected to help stabilize banks' net interest margins [8][12]. Market Reactions and Predictions - Analysts predict that the reduction in deposit rates will lead to a decrease in interest income for depositors, with an example showing a drop in interest from 4500 yuan to 3750 yuan for a three-year deposit of 100,000 yuan [7][12]. - The overall trend indicates that banks are likely to continue adjusting their rates in response to market conditions, with expectations of further reductions in deposit rates across various banks [14][15]. Economic Implications - The adjustments are seen as a response to the need for banks to lower their funding costs and support the real economy, while also maintaining operational stability [11][12]. - The decline in deposit rates is anticipated to push more investors towards alternative investment products, such as money market funds and bonds, as traditional savings yield lower returns [15][16].