银行存款“流失”？央行最新回应

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the high-level decline in the growth rate of household deposits in China by the third quarter of 2025, highlighting a shift in asset allocation towards wealth management and asset management products, which is a response to the declining interest rates and a more diversified financial market [2][3]. Group 1: Asset Management Products Growth - The scale of asset management products has been growing rapidly, with a total asset balance of 120 trillion yuan by the end of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 13.1% [3][4]. - The growth in asset management products is attributed to the marketization of interest rates, where investors are weighing returns against risks, leading to a shift from bank deposits to these products [3][4]. - By the end of 2025, over 80% of asset management products were allocated to fixed-income assets, with significant investments in interbank deposits and certificates of deposit [4]. Group 2: Changes in Deposit Structure - The report indicates that the rapid growth of asset management products has altered the structure of bank deposits, with a recent decline in the proportion of household and corporate deposits and an increase in interbank deposits [5][6]. - Even though some deposits are shifting towards wealth management and asset management products, a significant portion is still directed towards interbank deposits and certificates of deposit, which ultimately returns to the banking system [5][6]. Group 3: Liquidity Assessment - The overall liquidity in the financial system can be assessed by aggregating bank deposits and asset management products while excluding interbank transactions, showing a stable growth trend in liquidity over recent years [6][7]. - The central bank has effectively met the liquidity needs of the banking system through various tools, with a net injection of 6 trillion yuan in open market operations in 2025 [6][7]. - The current social financing environment remains relatively loose, supporting the real economy while allowing for a more diversified observation of asset and liability structures [7].