银行人员透露：从9月开始，手里有定期存款的人，做好4个准备

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that Chinese residents' bank deposits surged to a historic high of 10.77 trillion yuan in the first half of 2025, driven by both older and younger demographics seeking financial security amid economic uncertainties [1] - The trend of increasing bank deposits is influenced by the perceived risks in stock markets, funds, and wealth management products, leading individuals to prefer the safety of bank deposits where principal and interest are guaranteed [1] Group 2 - Banks are encouraging depositors to withdraw funds for investment and consumption to stimulate economic growth, while also indicating that deposit rates are expected to decline, which will lower loan rates and potentially boost borrowing [6] - It is advised that individuals maintain some liquid funds to avoid penalties from early withdrawal of fixed-term deposits, especially in case of emergencies [8] - The risk of small and medium-sized banks facing bankruptcy or dissolution is rising, with recent examples including the failures of Liao Yang Rural Commercial Bank and Tai Zi He Village Bank, prompting recommendations to diversify deposits across multiple banks [9][11] - The current low deposit rates may deter some from keeping funds in banks, but the presence of bubbles in stock, real estate, and gold markets suggests that waiting for a market correction could present significant investment opportunities in the future [13]