Mei Ri Shang Bao·2025-12-03 22:55Core Insights - The long-term large-denomination certificates of deposit (CDs) are gradually disappearing, with major state-owned banks ceasing to offer 5-year CDs, reflecting a shift in banks' liability management strategies in a low-interest-rate environment [1][2][4] Group 1: Changes in Product Offerings - Six major state-owned banks, including ICBC, ABC, BOC, CCB, BOCOM, and PSBC, have completely removed 5-year large-denomination CDs from their offerings [2][3] - The remaining products from these banks have shifted towards shorter terms, with ICBC offering rates of 1.55% for 3-year CDs and 1.20% for 1-year and 2-year CDs [2][3] - The absence of 5-year CDs has been noted across other banks, with Agricultural Bank of China also not listing any 5-year products in its catalog from 2018 to 2025 [3] Group 2: Impact on Interest Margins - The reduction of long-term high-cost CDs is seen as a direct method for banks to optimize their liability structure and stabilize net interest margins [4] - As of Q3 2025, the net interest margin for commercial banks in China was reported at 1.42%, remaining at a historical low [4] - Since the establishment of the market-oriented deposit rate adjustment mechanism in April 2022, major banks have reduced deposit rates in seven rounds, with the latest cuts occurring in May 2025 [4] Group 3: Shifts in Investment Behavior - With declining interest rates, there is a growing need for depositors to adopt rational expectations and consider diversified asset allocations, such as government bonds and low-risk investment products [5] - A survey indicated that 62.3% of urban residents preferred "more savings," a decrease of 1.5 percentage points from the previous quarter, while 18.5% favored "more investments," an increase of 5.6 percentage points [5] - The scale of the banking wealth management market reached 32.13 trillion yuan by the end of Q3 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 9.42% [5]