Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-28 14:27Core Viewpoint - Several small and medium-sized banks in China have announced reductions in RMB deposit rates, with decreases ranging from 10 to 20 basis points [1][12]. Summary by Category Deposit Rate Adjustments - Jiangsu Bank and Nanjing Bank have adjusted their 3-year fixed deposit rates from 1.85% to 1.75% [3][5]. - High-Mi Hui Min Village Bank has reduced its personal fixed deposit rates for 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years by 10 basis points, while the 3-year and 5-year rates have been cut by 20 basis points [6][8]. - Jilin Longtan Huayi Village Bank has also lowered its rates, with the 3-month, 6-month, 1-year, and 2-year rates down by 10 basis points, and the 3-year and 5-year rates down by 20 basis points [8]. Market Trends and Implications - The recent rate cuts by smaller banks are seen as a follow-up to earlier reductions by larger commercial banks, which had maximum cuts of 25 basis points [10][12]. - The current average rates for major banks are 0.05% for demand deposits, 1.25% for 3-year deposits, and 1.3% for 5-year deposits [10]. - The trend of declining deposit rates is expected to continue, prompting smaller banks to move away from reliance on high-interest deposits and to develop differentiated products and services to enhance their core competitiveness [14]. Financial Data Insights - In the first half of the year, RMB deposits increased by 17.94 trillion yuan, with household deposits rising by 10.77 trillion yuan [15]. - However, there was a net decrease of approximately 1.11 trillion yuan in household deposits in July alone [15]. - As of the second quarter of 2025, the net interest margin for commercial banks was 1.42%, reflecting a slight decline from the previous quarter [15].