Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-04 03:59Core 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][4]. Group 1: Large-Denomination CDs - The interest rate for the 3-year large-denomination CDs is set at 1.55% with a minimum deposit of 1 million yuan [2][3]. - 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][4]. - Other banks, including China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank of China, and Bank of China, are also offering 3-year large-denomination CDs with a minimum deposit of 200,000 yuan at the same interest rate of 1.55% [4]. 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 [4]. - 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 [4]. - The main advantages of large-denomination CDs over regular deposits, despite the current interest rate trends, include higher liquidity and flexibility, such as transferability and collateral options, making them suitable for large depositors with short-term capital needs [4].