区域性银行下调存款利率 降幅最高达80个基点

Core Viewpoint - Regional banks have initiated a new round of deposit rate cuts in the fourth quarter, with over ten banks announcing reductions since October, primarily affecting fixed-term deposits [1][2]. Group 1: Deposit Rate Adjustments - The current round of rate cuts is mainly focused on fixed-term deposits, with the largest reduction reaching 80 basis points [2]. - Pingyang Pudong Village Bank announced that starting October 21, various fixed-term deposit rates will be adjusted downwards, with reductions of 40, 35, 35, 50, 80, and 80 basis points for terms of three months, six months, one year, two years, three years, and five years respectively [2]. - Shantou Bay Agricultural Commercial Bank adjusted its fixed-term deposit rates for various terms, reducing them by 15 to 20 basis points [2]. Group 2: Reasons for Rate Cuts - The primary reason for the deposit rate cuts is the decrease in the Loan Prime Rate (LPR), with regional banks following the lead of state-owned banks that previously reduced their deposit rates [3]. - Analysts suggest that the adjustments in deposit rates are necessary for regional banks to manage their asset-liability structures and address net interest margin pressures [3]. - Future expectations indicate that the rates on existing deposits will decline more rapidly due to the re-pricing of high-interest deposits and increased deposit activity, which may alleviate the narrowing of banks' net interest margins and create space for future monetary easing [3].