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Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The trend of "wealthization" of deposits is accelerating, with a notable shift from traditional savings to non-bank deposits, indicating a potential for increased investment in low-risk financial products [4][6] - The credit growth is slowing down, with large banks focusing on supporting credit growth through bill discounting and bond investments, while smaller banks are experiencing a contraction in deposits [5][12] - The average cost of liabilities for listed banks is expected to decline, enhancing the banks' asset allocation capabilities and potentially leading to a recovery in self-operated investment demand [6][16] Summary by Sections Deposit Trends - In August, large banks saw a decrease of 169.5 billion yuan in demand deposits and a modest increase of 159.7 billion yuan in time deposits, both weaker than seasonal trends [4][11] - Non-bank deposits continued to grow, with an increase of 591.9 billion yuan in August, reflecting a shift in investor preference towards higher-yielding short-term financial products [4][12] Credit and Investment Dynamics - The credit rhythm remains slow, with large banks experiencing a reduction in credit attributes and an increase in funding attributes, supported by a 19.5% year-on-year growth in bond investments [5][16] - Smaller banks are facing challenges in credit growth due to weak demand and a strategic shift to reduce low-priced loans and high-risk exposures [5][13] Future Outlook - The average cost of liabilities for listed banks is projected to decrease to below 1.6% in the second half of 2025, which may alleviate the pressure on banks' asset allocation [6][16] - The ongoing "wealthization" of deposits is expected to lead to a decline in the stability of bank liabilities, necessitating a more diverse supply of medium- to long-term base currency [6][19] Investment Recommendations - The trend of asset "de-involution" and the wealthization of deposits are likely to benefit comprehensive service banks, particularly state-owned large banks and resource-endowed banks [7][16] - The banking sector continues to attract stable capital due to its strong dividend attributes, with a focus on low-weight stocks benefiting from this trend [7][16]