Core Viewpoint - The long-term deposit products, once considered a "stabilizing force" for investors, are gradually disappearing from the shelves of some banks, indicating a profound restructuring of the banking industry's profit logic in response to deepening interest rate marketization and a low-interest environment [1][4][8]. Group 1: Disappearance of Long-term Deposits - As of November 9, major state-owned banks and some joint-stock banks have removed 5-year large certificates of deposit (CDs) from their offerings, with banks like ICBC, ABC, and BOC no longer listing these products [2][3]. - The interest rates for commonly available 3-year large CDs are now between 1.5% and 1.75%, with some banks facing a "one order hard to find" situation due to limited availability [2][3]. - Regional banks are also tightening their long-term CD offerings, with many now focusing on shorter terms such as 1 month, 3 months, and 1 year [3][5]. Group 2: Strategic Shift in Banking - The current low net interest margin has prompted banks to lower their liability costs to maintain stable profit levels, leading to the reduction or cancellation of high-interest long-term CDs [4][7]. - Smaller banks, particularly village banks, are also halting long-term deposit products, reflecting a broader industry trend towards optimizing balance sheets in response to regulatory pressures and changing market conditions [5][7]. - The traditional banking model of high-interest deposits and low-interest loans is facing unprecedented challenges, with net interest margins dropping to historical lows [8][9]. Group 3: Future Directions - The banking sector is expected to increasingly favor short-term adjustments and flexible combinations of various financial products to enhance customer loyalty and stabilize relationships [9]. - Banks are likely to optimize their liability structures by offering more medium- and short-term deposit products, reducing the proportion of high-cost deposits, and improving overall profitability through wealth management services [9].

Core Insights - Banks are accelerating direct property sales to enhance debt recovery rates, particularly during the real estate market adjustment period [1][8] - The properties being sold directly by banks primarily originate from the disposal of non-performing loans [3][8] - The trend of "bank direct supply housing" is gaining traction, with multiple banks listing thousands of properties for sale [2][3] Group 1: Market Dynamics - Recent transactions show properties valued at approximately 2 million yuan being sold for as low as 1.5 million yuan, indicating significant discounts [1] - Major banks, including Agricultural Bank, Construction Bank, and Transportation Bank, are actively engaging in direct property sales through online platforms [2] - The scale of property listings is particularly notable among local city commercial banks and rural credit cooperatives, with some banks listing over 2,000 properties [3] Group 2: Sales Strategy - Banks are adopting a pricing strategy that often results in properties being sold below market value to expedite asset liquidation [5] - Properties are typically sold at prices lower than those of second-hand homes, with some properties experiencing multiple price reductions after failed auctions [5] - In addition to direct sales, some banks are exploring leasing options to activate assets, with clear property rights reducing transaction risks [6] Group 3: Underlying Factors - The acceleration in direct property sales is driven by the need to improve debt recovery rates, as traditional methods can take over two years [8] - The cooling of the judicial auction market has prompted banks to shift towards direct property disposal, as evidenced by declining auction success rates [9] - The overall increase in non-performing loans, particularly in personal business loans, is influencing banks to adopt a dual strategy of traditional and direct sales [8][9]

Group 1 - The eighth Hongqiao International Economic Forum held multiple sub-forums focusing on financial support for global trade, supply chain stability, and cross-border trade development, highlighting the importance of financial cooperation in international markets [1][2][3] - China Bank and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council signed a strategic cooperation memorandum to assist enterprises in expanding into international markets [1] - The launch of the "Digital Trade" ecological alliance by the Bank of Communications aims to enhance cross-border trade quality [2] Group 2 - The Shanghai Futures Exchange revised its guidelines for using government bonds as margin, facilitating futures companies in managing collateral [7] - Shanghai banks are innovating in financial services, such as the launch of the "Xinyu" cross-border products by Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank to support enterprises in global markets [11] - The signing of a strategic cooperation framework agreement between Shanghai United Assets and Macau Financial Assets Exchange aims to enhance cross-border asset trading and technological collaboration [9] Group 3 - The China Export-Import Bank introduced a tailored financial service plan for the eighth China International Import Expo, focusing on providing efficient cross-border financial services [14] - The Shanghai Financial Regulatory Bureau reported a total asset balance of 28.59 trillion yuan in the banking sector as of September 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6.25% [30] - The Shanghai Stock Exchange successfully recorded the first cross-border share pledge registration, enhancing the efficiency of cross-border transactions [20]

Core Viewpoint - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes the acceleration of building a financial powerhouse and promoting the internationalization of the RMB, guiding financial services towards high-level openness [1] Group 1: Cross-Border Settlement - Digital technology is enhancing cross-border payment efficiency, addressing the slow and costly traditional remittance processes faced by foreign trade enterprises [3] - The first transaction using the digital currency bridge involved a cross-border remittance of 1.31 million yuan to Bank of China Hong Kong, completed within the same day, significantly faster than traditional methods, saving the enterprise over 1,400 yuan in intermediary fees [3] - The service has expanded to cover international trade settlements and cross-border e-commerce fund transfers, effectively meeting the core need for faster capital turnover in overseas operations [3] Group 2: Financing Collaboration - The bank is addressing the financing challenges faced by foreign trade and foreign-funded enterprises by integrating domestic and international market resources and leveraging policy benefits from free trade zones [4] - By introducing customized cross-border financing products, the bank has helped 10 enterprises secure 327 million yuan in low-cost funding, with financing costs lower than domestic counterparts [4] - The "Cross-Border Direct Loan" service allows domestic branches to directly lend to overseas entities, meeting operational needs while providing access to lower-cost RMB funds, receiving positive feedback from clients [4] Group 3: Future Outlook - The bank plans to focus on five major financial initiatives during the "14th Five-Year Plan," enhancing the integrated development of domestic and foreign currencies [5] - By leveraging a global response system, the bank aims to facilitate the flow of funds and information, integrating financial collaboration into the dual circulation strategy of Jiangmen, thereby supporting high-quality development of the real economy [5]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Report's Core View - This is a weekly data tracking report on secondary capital bonds from November 3, 2025, to November 7, 2025, covering primary market issuance, secondary market trading, and valuation deviation of individual bonds [1][2][3] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Primary Market Issuance - Two secondary capital bonds were newly issued in the inter - bank and exchange markets, with a total issuance scale of 15 billion yuan. The issuance term is 10 years, the issuers are subsidiaries of central enterprises and local state - owned enterprises, the issuer ratings are AAA, and the issuer regions are Guangdong and Shandong provinces [1][6] Secondary Market Trading - **Trading Volume**: The weekly trading volume of secondary capital bonds was approximately 186 billion yuan, a decrease of 13.8 billion yuan compared to the previous week. The top three bonds in terms of trading volume were 25 Agricultural Bank of China Secondary Capital Bond 03A(BC) (16.084 billion yuan), 25 Agricultural Bank of China Secondary Capital Bond 03B(BC) (10.937 billion yuan), and 25 Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Secondary Capital Bond 01BC (5.996 billion yuan). By issuer region, the top three in trading volume were Beijing (about 140.8 billion yuan), Shanghai (about 11.6 billion yuan), and Fujian (about 8.6 billion yuan) [2] - **Yield to Maturity**: As of November 7, for 5Y secondary capital bonds, the yield - to - maturity changes of ratings AAA-, AA+, and AA compared to the previous week were 4.16BP, 3.24BP, and 3.24BP respectively; for 7Y bonds, they were 1.30BP, - 0.08BP, and - 0.08BP respectively; for 10Y bonds, they were 0.64BP, 0.64BP, and 0.64BP respectively [2][11] Valuation Deviation of Top 30 Individual Bonds - **Discount Bonds**: The top three discount bonds were 21 Jiutai Rural Commercial Secondary (-48.9752%), 22 Jiangshan Rural Commercial Bank Secondary Capital Bond 01 (-0.4149%), and 24 Longwan Rural Commercial Bank Secondary Capital Bond 01 (-0.3907%). The Zhongzheng implied ratings were mainly AA+, AA-, and A+, and the regional distribution was mostly in Tianjin, Guangdong, and Shanghai [3][14] - **Premium Bonds**: The top three premium bonds were 24 Qingdao Bank Secondary Capital Bond 01 (0.5969%), 23 Chouzhou Commercial Bank Secondary Capital Bond 01 (0.5512%), and 25 Jinshang Bank Secondary Capital Bond 01 (0.4984%). The Zhongzheng implied ratings were mainly AAA-, AA+, and AA, and the regional distribution was mostly in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangdong [3][15]

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of new tax regulations on gold has not significantly impacted the market, with stable prices and sufficient supply of investment gold observed in major banks in Shanghai [1][5][7]. Pricing Stability - The new regulations do not affect the sales prices of investment gold bars for end customers, as banks continue to price them according to market rates [5][6]. - The regulations classify gold into investment and non-investment categories, with personal purchases of investment gold bars having minimal impact [5][6]. - Banks like Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and China Construction Bank (CCB) maintain their pricing mechanisms unaffected by the new rules [5][6]. Supply Adequacy - Both CCB and ICBC report that the supply of investment gold bars is stable and sufficient to meet customer demand [7][8]. - Inventory checks confirm that various specifications of gold bars are available, and any temporary shortages can be addressed through inter-branch transfers [7][8]. Customer Engagement - There has been a slight increase in customer inquiries and purchases of gold products since the new regulations were implemented, but the overall market remains stable [8]. - The demand for gold investments has been rising since last year, driven by geopolitical uncertainties and expectations of higher gold prices [8][10]. Business Operations - Both CCB and ICBC briefly suspended certain gold accumulation services to adjust their systems to the new regulations but resumed operations shortly after [9][10]. - The gold accumulation products allow customers to invest in gold flexibly, with easy processes for withdrawing physical gold [9][10].

Core Insights - China Construction Bank (CCB) hosted an event in Shanghai to support the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), emphasizing its commitment to facilitating cross-border trade and investment [1] - The event highlighted CCB's role in promoting high-level opening-up and building a global service network for enterprises [1] Group 1: Event Overview - The event was titled "Encountering CCB at the Expo: Leading Global Trade and Investment Development" and included a signing ceremony [1] - CCB released a comprehensive financial service plan for enterprises going abroad, addressing the opportunities and challenges faced by Chinese companies [1] Group 2: Service Offerings - CCB's service framework includes "Intelligence + Financing + Business" as a comprehensive service system, featuring "Four Pillars of Support" and "Three Core Empowerments" [1] - The plan aims to enhance support for Chinese enterprises in their internationalization efforts [1] Group 3: Participation and Collaboration - The event saw participation from nearly 20 enterprises, including notable companies such as State Power Investment Corporation, Baowu Steel Group, and General Electric Healthcare [1] - Representatives from the Polish Consulate in Shanghai, Italian Credit Insurance Company, and other industry stakeholders shared insights on the exploration and opportunities for Chinese enterprises going global [1]

Core Viewpoint - The annual Double Eleven shopping season has officially started, with major commercial banks launching various promotional activities to stimulate consumer spending and boost business before the year-end [1][2]. Group 1: Promotional Activities by Banks - Major banks such as China Construction Bank, Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, and others have introduced cashback, discounts, installment benefits, and exclusive offers to attract consumers [1]. - Construction Bank offers a maximum discount of 400 yuan for credit card customers using installment payments on platforms like Alipay and Taobao, while Bank of China provides a random discount of up to 118 yuan for transactions made through Alipay [2]. - Other banks, including China Merchants Bank and Ping An Bank, have also launched various cashback and discount campaigns to engage customers during this shopping season [2]. Group 2: Strategic Insights - Experts suggest that the banks' promotional strategies represent a cost-effective method to acquire and retain customers, activating dormant accounts with low-cost random discounts [5]. - The focus on marketing during peak shopping seasons aims to enhance the usage of bank cards over third-party payment channels, thereby driving growth in credit and debit card transactions [5]. - Recommendations for banks post-Double Eleven include offering temporary credit limit increases and integrating with government consumption voucher programs to enhance customer experience and engagement [5].

Core Insights - The new inclusive finance policy for 2025 aims to alleviate financing difficulties for enterprises by introducing a "light review of liabilities" credit loan program, with a credit pool formed by four major banks [1][4] - The program targets three types of enterprises: small and micro businesses, light asset innovative companies, and stable operating merchants, providing credit limits ranging from 700,000 to 9.2 million [1][3] Group 1: Key Features of the New Loan Program - High debt tolerance allows businesses with higher liabilities to access loans without being rejected based on historical debt details [3] - Credit limits are tailored to meet specific needs, starting from 700,000 for daily operations to 9.2 million for equipment upgrades and supply chain expansion [3] - Interest rates are significantly reduced, starting from 2.98%, which is 30% lower than the market average, potentially saving over 300,000 in interest for large loans [3] Group 2: Application Process and Requirements - Core application requirements include being established for at least one year, having a legal representative holding at least 5% of shares, and maintaining a good credit record [6][9] - Businesses must have a minimum tax payment of 5,000 in the last 12 months and must open a corresponding bank account [6] - The application process involves submitting necessary documents for preliminary review, with funding potentially available within 3 to 6 days after approval [12][8] Group 3: Real-World Examples - A Guangzhou electronics factory, previously rejected by three banks due to high debt, received 4.2 million in just four days through the "operating quick loan" channel, allowing for early production line launch [4] - A Hangzhou e-commerce company secured 2.8 million in six days to boost inventory for the peak season, resulting in a 180% increase in sales [4] Group 4: Additional Information - The program is available nationwide, excluding Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, and is not applicable to certain industries such as finance and government [10][11] - The loan terms are flexible, with amounts ranging from 500,000 to 50 million, and repayment options include interest-first, principal later [8]

Core Insights - The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) has seen participation from 155 countries and regions, with 4,108 enterprises showcasing their offerings, indicating a growing global engagement [1] - Chinese banks are evolving from mere service providers to active contributors in the CIIE, enhancing financial services and support for exhibitors [1] Group 1: Technological Innovations - The integration of AI technology in bank exhibits has significantly enriched visitor experiences, showcasing China's technological advancements [2] - The China Bank has expanded its AI experience area from over 600 square meters to more than 1,700 square meters, featuring over 20 AI companies [2] - Interactive experiences, such as AI racing simulations and personalized AI portraits, have increased audience engagement [3] Group 2: Payment Solutions - Digital payment services have been enhanced, with banks providing seamless payment experiences at the expo [4] - The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) introduced a commemorative digital RMB hard wallet, which has gained popularity, with over 300 cards issued in one day [4] - Foreign visitors can easily access services like card issuance and payment solutions through various bank service stations at the venue [5] Group 3: Trade Facilitation - Chinese banks are playing a crucial role in facilitating trade connections between exhibitors, exemplified by a $4.6 million cooperation agreement reached during the expo [7] - Since 2018, the China Bank has helped recruit over 31,000 companies and facilitated approximately $50 billion in cooperation intentions [7] - The ICBC has expanded its exhibition area to 1,200 square meters, introducing 168 companies from 54 countries, including new partners from Ecuador and Jordan [7] Group 4: Comprehensive Financial Services - Chinese banks are offering systematic financial service solutions tailored to the needs of enterprises, focusing on both inbound and outbound trade [8] - Shanghai Pudong Development Bank has launched an upgraded comprehensive financial service plan, addressing cross-border remittance and financing needs [8] - The Construction Bank has introduced a comprehensive service system for enterprises planning to expand internationally, covering various stages of business development [9]