HZBank(SH:600926) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-10 01:15Group 1 - The banking deposit market is experiencing a "polarized" situation, with some banks raising deposit rates while national banks are generally lowering them [1][2] - Hangzhou Bank has increased its 3-year fixed deposit rate for new funds to 1.9% for deposits starting at 200,000 yuan, while Jilin Bank has launched a similar product with a rate 25 basis points higher than its standard rate [3][5] - Despite some banks raising rates, the overall trend in the banking sector is a decline in deposit rates, with many small and medium-sized banks reducing rates significantly since October [1][9] Group 2 - The pressure to attract deposits is particularly acute for smaller banks, which are using rate increases as a strategy to compete with larger banks [7][9] - Many of the high-rate products are region-specific and have conditions such as "new funds" or "specific customers," with minimum deposit amounts ranging from 1,000 yuan to 500,000 yuan [7][9] - The overall trend indicates that while some banks are temporarily raising rates, many are still engaged in a broader trend of lowering rates, particularly for long-term deposits [11][12] Group 3 - The net interest margin for commercial banks is under pressure, with the current average at 1.42%, indicating a need for banks to manage costs and stabilize margins [14][15] - Banks are expected to continue reducing deposit costs, but the pace of rate cuts may slow as rates are already low [16] - The adjustment of deposit products reflects a shift towards more sustainable and refined banking operations, with banks focusing on asset-liability management and differentiated services [16][17]