Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-12-03 03:25Core Viewpoint - The current trend in the banking sector shows a significant reduction in the availability of long-term large-denomination certificates of deposit (CDs), particularly the 5-year term, as major banks have ceased offering these products, indicating a shift towards shorter-term offerings and potential implications for capital market funding [9][10][11]. Group 1: Current Offerings - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) is currently offering a 3-year large-denomination CD with a minimum deposit of 1 million yuan and an annual interest rate of 1.55% [1][2]. - Other banks, including Agricultural Bank of China and Bank of China, have also reduced their offerings, with 3-year CDs at similar rates and minimum deposits starting from 20,000 yuan [7][9]. - The interest rates for 1-year and 2-year CDs are set at 1.20%, reflecting a general trend across major banks [9][10]. Group 2: Market Trends - Major state-owned banks have completely withdrawn 5-year large-denomination CDs from their product offerings, with a noticeable shift towards shorter-term products [9][10]. - This trend is not isolated to one bank; it is observed across several major banks, indicating a broader market strategy to manage interest rate pressures and potentially redirect funds towards capital markets [10][11]. - Analysts suggest that the reduction in deposit attractiveness may lead to a "deposit migration" effect, where funds move from traditional banking products to stocks, bonds, and other investment vehicles, potentially increasing liquidity in capital markets [10][11].