银行理财规模继续“摸高”

Core Viewpoint - The continuous growth of bank wealth management products is driven by the recent decrease in deposit interest rates, which has created short-term benefits while posing long-term challenges for the industry [1][4]. Group 1: Wealth Management Scale Growth - As of May 20, the total scale of bank wealth management products reached 31.28 trillion yuan, following a peak of 31.1 trillion yuan at the end of April [1]. - The decline in deposit interest rates has lowered the short-term funding costs for bank wealth management, leading to increased attractiveness of fixed-income products [2][4]. - The rapid growth of short-term wealth management products is evident, with daily open products reaching approximately 11.3 trillion yuan and products with a maturity of one month or less growing by over 800 billion yuan since the beginning of the year [2][3]. Group 2: Market Dynamics and Investor Behavior - The decrease in deposit rates is identified as the primary short-term driver for the growth of wealth management scales, alongside seasonal patterns and the overall stability of the capital market [4]. - The performance of the Hong Kong stock market and the stabilization of the bond market have contributed to the continuous rise in bank wealth management scales [4]. - Investors are advised to diversify their asset allocation and consider short-term cash management products and fixed-income products for liquidity management [3]. Group 3: Product Strategy and Future Outlook - Many banks are focusing on "equity-linked" products as a key area for future development, with a significant increase in the issuance of such products compared to the previous year [5]. - The trend of "fixed income plus" products is gaining traction, as clients seek higher returns amid declining market interest rates [5]. - Experts suggest that while low-risk fixed-income products are currently favored, there is a strategic opportunity to increase equity asset allocation in the long term [5].