2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-05-13 11:48Core Viewpoint - The recent announcement of monetary policy adjustments by Chinese financial authorities is expected to lead to a new round of deposit rate cuts by banks, particularly affecting small and medium-sized banks [1][2]. Group 1: Monetary Policy Changes - The People's Bank of China announced a reduction in the reserve requirement ratio by 0.5 percentage points and a decrease in the 7-day reverse repurchase rate by 0.1 percentage points to 1.4% [1]. - The anticipated market-driven transmission of these rate changes is expected to lower the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) by 0.1 percentage points [1]. - The adjustments are part of a broader strategy to stabilize the market and manage expectations [1]. Group 2: Impact on Small and Medium-Sized Banks - Several small banks have already begun to lower their deposit rates, driven by the need to reduce funding costs amid narrowing interest margins [2][3]. - Historically, small banks offered higher deposit rates to attract customers, but competitive pressures have led to a decline in loan rates, resulting in asset shortages [3]. - Current deposit rates for major state-owned banks remain stable, with rates for various terms set at 1.35% to 1.90% [3]. Group 3: Long-Term Deposit Rate Adjustments - Long-term deposit rates have become the primary focus for reductions among small banks, with significant cuts observed [6][7]. - For instance, Guangdong Qingxin Rural Commercial Bank has set its long-term deposit rates as low as 1.50% for five years [4]. - The strategy for small banks includes both lowering long-term deposit rates and enhancing the collection of low-cost deposits through targeted marketing efforts [7][8]. Group 4: Wealth Management Trends - With declining deposit rates, residents are increasingly opting for early mortgage repayments and low-risk investment products such as insurance and bank wealth management products [9]. - The average yield of bank wealth management products has decreased from 2.94% to 2.65% year-on-year, prompting banks to diversify their investment strategies [10].