Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-03 06:44Core Viewpoint - The latest issuance of 3-year large-denomination certificates of deposit (CDs) by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has seen the minimum deposit requirement raised to 1 million yuan, with an interest rate of 1.55%, which is currently sold out [1][5]. Group 1: Large-Denomination CDs - The current 3-year large-denomination CDs from ICBC have a minimum deposit of 1 million yuan and an interest rate of 1.55% [1][2]. - Previously, ICBC offered a 3-year large-denomination CD with a minimum deposit of 200,000 yuan, also at an interest rate of 1.55% [1][2]. - Other banks, such as China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank of China, and Bank of China, also offer 3-year large-denomination CDs with a minimum deposit of 200,000 yuan at the same interest rate of 1.55% [5]. Group 2: Market Dynamics and Strategies - The increase in the minimum deposit requirement for large-denomination CDs without a corresponding increase in interest rates reflects banks' proactive liability management strategies in a low-interest-rate environment [5][6]. - By raising the minimum deposit amount, banks are effectively tightening the supply of large-denomination CDs, aiming to optimize their liability structure and reduce reliance on high-cost deposits [5]. - The main advantages of large-denomination CDs over regular deposits include higher liquidity and flexibility, such as transfer and pledge capabilities, making them suitable for large depositors with short-term funding needs [6].