长期限大额存单“失踪”，存款“特种兵”蹲守转让专区

Core Viewpoint - The availability of high-yield large-denomination certificates of deposit (CDs) is decreasing, with many banks no longer offering products with longer maturities, and the interest rates have entered the 1% era for most banks [1][2]. Group 1: Availability of Large-Denomination CDs - Many banks, including major state-owned and joint-stock banks, have removed five-year and some three-year large-denomination CDs from their offerings, now only providing up to two-year products [1][2]. - The interest rates for large-denomination CDs have significantly decreased, with most banks offering rates below those of money market funds [4][2]. Group 2: Interest Rate Comparison - The annualized interest rates for large-denomination CDs vary by bank size and type, with major banks offering rates as low as 0.9% for one-month CDs and 1.55% for three-year CDs, while some private banks offer rates as high as 2.3% for three-year CDs [3][6]. - The average annualized interest rate for listed banks' deposit rates has decreased to 1.82% in 2024, down 15 basis points from 2023 [9]. Group 3: Market Trends and Strategies - In response to declining interest rates, banks are focusing on optimizing their liability structures and shifting resources towards high-net-worth clients [6][9]. - The trend of transferring high-yield large-denomination CDs is gaining traction, with clients seeking to acquire older CDs with better rates through transfer zones [5][6]. Group 4: Regional Rate Discrepancies - There are notable regional differences in the interest rates for the same large-denomination CD products, with variations observed across cities such as Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu [6][9]. Group 5: Impact of Regulatory Changes - The continuous decline in the interest rates for large-denomination CDs is a result of the market-oriented interest rate reforms and the reduction of the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) [6][8]. - The net interest margin for banks has narrowed, with the average margin dropping to 1.43% in the first quarter of 2025, down from 1.54% in the previous year [6][8].