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Core Viewpoint - The recent reduction in deposit rates by major banks is driving public interest towards bank wealth management products, with a notable shift of funds from deposits to these products due to the "comparison effect" [1][2][3] Group 1: Deposit Rate Changes - Six major state-owned banks and most joint-stock banks have lowered both current and fixed deposit rates, with current deposit rates at 0.05% and fixed deposit rates for various terms ranging from 0.65% to 1.30% [2] - The decline in deposit rates is expected to lead to a portion of deposit funds being redirected to bank wealth management products, particularly low-risk fixed-income products [2][3] Group 2: Wealth Management Product Trends - There is an increasing focus on bank wealth management products as their yields recover due to falling bond market rates, with annualized yields for fixed-income products at 2.46% over three months and 2.69% over one year as of May 18 [2] - Bank wealth management companies are encouraged to enhance their equity investment capabilities and increase the proportion of equity assets in their portfolios to meet client demand for higher returns [1][4] Group 3: Strategic Shifts in Asset Allocation - In the context of declining deposit rates, banks are advised to develop long-term fixed-income products and mixed or equity-based products, while diversifying their asset strategies to include bonds, equities, commodities, and derivatives [4][5] - The focus on "contingent claim products" is increasing, with a significant rise in the issuance of such products compared to the previous year [4][6] Group 4: Enhancing Equity Market Participation - Bank wealth management companies are accelerating their entry into the equity market, utilizing index-based products for their transparency and low fees as a key strategy [5][6] - Recent training initiatives aim to improve the equity asset management capabilities of bank wealth management companies, focusing on investment, trading, policy interpretation, and risk control [6][7] Group 5: Risk Management and Product Development - To mitigate the volatility associated with stock investments, banks are advised to enhance the use of derivative tools and increase research efforts on stock market investments [7] - The establishment of fund pools and stock pools, along with the launch of stock-inclusive wealth management products, is being prioritized to facilitate the entry of bank wealth management funds into the stock market [7]