Cai Jing Wang·2025-06-12 00:35Core Viewpoint - Several small and medium-sized banks have lowered their five-year fixed deposit rates to below those of state-owned banks, reflecting pressure on their liability side and a shift in deposit strategies [1][2]. Group 1: Deposit Rate Adjustments - Starting June 5, 2023, Guangzhou Huadu Chouzhou Village Bank reduced its five-year fixed deposit rate to 1.2%, aligning it with the six-month deposit rate [1]. - Beijing Huairou Rongxing Village Bank also lowered its five-year fixed deposit rate to 1.2% as of June 1, 2023, with one-year, two-year, and three-year rates adjusted to 1.35%, 1.2%, and 1.2% respectively [1]. - City commercial banks, including Beijing Bank, Shanghai Bank, Nanjing Bank, and Changsha Bank, have also reduced their deposit rates to below 1.5% for various terms [2]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The recent adjustments in deposit rates indicate that small and medium-sized banks are facing increased pressure on their liability side, leading to a need for strategic changes [2]. - The trend of declining short-term deposit rates has resulted in longer deposit terms for residents, which has further increased the cost of liabilities for small and medium-sized banks [2]. - The downward trend of large banks in the market has put significant pressure on the asset side of small and medium-sized banks, prompting them to adjust their liability structures to enhance competitiveness [2].