Core Viewpoint - Major Chinese banks, including Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of Communications, and Postal Savings Bank, have collectively adjusted their deposit products, particularly reducing the availability of medium to long-term deposit offerings as year-end savings demand increases [1][3]. Group 1: Changes in Deposit Products - Many customers, such as a resident in Beijing, have reported difficulties in finding suitable 5-year large-denomination certificates of deposit (CDs) as these products are no longer displayed by major banks [3]. - The interest rates for 3-year related products have dropped to between 1.5% and 1.75% across various banks [3]. - Smaller banks are also following suit, with institutions like Meizhou Commercial Bank and Yilian Bank removing 5-year fixed deposit products from their offerings [5]. Group 2: Reasons for Adjustments - The withdrawal of long-term deposit products is a response to the ongoing decline in banks' net interest margins, driven by falling loan rates that have significantly reduced asset yields [5]. - Analysts suggest that banks are compelled to eliminate high-interest long-term products to avoid severe interest margin losses or potential deficits, which could threaten their long-term stability and pose systemic risks [5]. Group 3: Implications for the Banking Sector - The adjustments in deposit products are expected to enhance the certainty of banks' profit forecasts, providing fundamental support for valuation recovery, particularly for large banks with low-cost liabilities and high dividend yields [6]. - The reduction in deposit rates may lead to a "deposit migration" effect, where funds seeking higher returns move from the banking system to capital markets, potentially benefiting direct financing markets [6].