Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent reduction in deposit rates by major banks in response to the LPR adjustment, highlighting alternative investment options for individuals facing lower deposit yields [1][2]. Summary by Sections Deposit Rate Changes - On May 20, the latest LPR was announced, with major state-owned banks and China Merchants Bank leading the way in lowering deposit rates [1]. - The interest rate for demand deposits has been reduced to 0.05%, while the one-year fixed deposit rate has dropped below 1%, now at 0.95% [1]. Alternative Investment Options 1. **Government Bonds** - Advantages include a clear interest rate benefit, with 3-year bonds yielding 1.93% and 5-year bonds at 2.0% [2]. - Compared to large time deposits, 3-year government bonds offer approximately 0.03% higher returns [3]. 2. **Large Time Deposits** - Require a minimum deposit of 200,000, with a 3-year interest rate of 1.9%, which is 0.65% higher than regular fixed deposits [5]. - Offer better liquidity than government bonds, with some allowing transfer [6]. 3. **Low-Risk Bank Wealth Management** - Historical annualized returns range from 1.5% to 2.5% for R1-R2 rated products [8]. - Provide T+0 redemption, making them nearly as liquid as demand deposits [9]. 4. **Money Market Funds** - Historical annualized returns between 1.5% and 2.0%, significantly higher than demand deposits [11]. - Flexible trading options with a low minimum investment of 1 yuan [12]. 5. **Structured Deposits** - Can be purchased through banks, linked to assets like gold or exchange rates, offering potentially high returns [14]. - Returns depend on the performance of the linked assets [15]. 6. **Gold Investments** - Options include physical gold and paper gold/ETF, providing strong inflation hedging in uncertain economic conditions [19]. - Short-term price volatility is high, suggesting a recommendation for medium to long-term holding [20]. 7. **Insurance Wealth Management** - Products like whole life insurance and annuities offer returns of about 2.5% to 3.0% [21]. - These products lock in rates for the long term but may incur losses if cashed out early [23]. Investment Strategies - **Conservative Strategy**: 50% in government bonds, 30% in money market funds, and 20% in large time deposits, suitable for risk-averse investors [24]. - **Balanced Strategy**: 40% in structured deposits, 30% in low-risk wealth management, and 30% in gold, aiming for moderate returns while diversifying risk [25]. - **Aggressive Strategy**: 50% in fund investments, 30% in insurance wealth management, and 20% in gold, targeting long-term growth with acceptance of short-term volatility [26].

Group 1 - Several joint-stock banks have followed state-owned banks in lowering deposit rates, with 10 banks reported to have adjusted their rates as of May 21 [1][2] - The one-year fixed deposit rate at China Merchants Bank has dropped to 0.95%, marking the first time it has fallen below 1%, while other banks have adjusted their one-year rates to 1.15% [2][4] - The adjustment in deposit rates is expected to lead to a decrease in the rates of various deposit products and large-denomination certificates of deposit [4][5] Group 2 - Customers are increasingly abandoning traditional deposits in favor of bank wealth management products and insurance, as current deposit rates are perceived as too low [5][6] - The phenomenon of "deposit migration" is anticipated to continue, with smaller banks also expected to lower their deposit rates in response to market conditions [7][8] - The decline in deposit rates may enhance market liquidity, as not all types of deposits are sensitive to interest rate changes, allowing banks to maintain stable customer relationships [8][9]

Core Viewpoint - The recent reduction in deposit rates by multiple banks, including state-owned and joint-stock banks, aligns with market expectations and aims to stabilize net interest margins while supporting the real economy [1][5][6]. Group 1: Deposit Rate Adjustments - Nine out of twelve joint-stock banks have announced reductions in deposit rates, with significant cuts in medium to long-term deposit rates, particularly a 25 basis points (BP) decrease for 3-year and 5-year fixed deposits [1][2][3]. - Specific banks like Ping An Bank and Minsheng Bank have adjusted their deposit rates, with Ping An Bank's rates for various terms now at 0.70%, 0.95%, 1.15%, 1.20%, and 1.30%, reflecting reductions of 15 BP for most terms and 25 BP for longer terms [2][3]. - The speed of these adjustments is seen as necessary for banks to manage their liabilities effectively and maintain competitiveness in the current economic environment [5][6]. Group 2: Market Reactions and Expectations - Investors have anticipated the decline in deposit rates, with no significant rush to lock in rates observed at bank branches, indicating a broader acceptance of a long-term downward trend in deposit rates [3][5]. - Experts believe that the synchronized reduction in deposit rates by banks is crucial for reducing financing costs for the real economy and stabilizing net interest margins [5][6]. Group 3: Implications for Banking Sector - The current trend of deposit rate reductions is expected to create more room for lowering financing costs in the future, which is essential for improving banks' profitability and sustainability in serving the real economy [6][7]. - The recent adjustments have seen deposit rate cuts that exceed the reductions in the Loan Prime Rate (LPR), indicating a strategic move by banks to manage their interest expenses more effectively [6][7].

【深圳商报讯】（首席记者谢惠茜）就在今年首次LPR下调当天，六大国有银行也集体宣布下调存款利 率，这是国有大行今年首轮存款降息。其中，各家国有银行活期存款利率下调至0.05%，1年期整存整 取定期存款利率均跌破"1字头"，下调至0.95%。随后，多家股份行也纷纷"跟进"。 5月21日，截至记者发稿时，已有9家股份制银行跟进下调了存款挂牌利率。除了招商银行已于5月20日 下调之外，平安银行、中信银行、兴业银行、光大银行、浦发银行、民生银行、广发银行、华夏银行共 8家股份制银行均已于5月21日开始执行新的存款挂牌利率。 具体来看，上述8家股份制银行将1年、2年定期利率均调降了15个基点。其中，1年定期存款利率均下调 至1.15%；2年定期存款利率普遍下调至1.20%，民生银行下调至1.15%。3年、5年定期存款利率均下调 了25个基点，分别下调至1.30%、1.35%。 苏商银行特约研究员武泽伟接受记者采访时表示，此次国有大行和股份行集中下调存款利率是政策引导 与市场联动的结果。一方面，央行通过下调LPR，释放适度宽松的政策信号，要求通过利率自律机制引 导商业银行跟进；另一方面，银行主动调整负债成本以缓解净息差压 ...

5月20日和21日，多家全国性股份制商业银行也主动对存款利率进行了调整。 招商银行（600036）是股份行中最先公告调整人民币存款挂牌利率的。从调整结果看，招商银行存款利率的调整幅度以及调整后的各期限存款利率水平均 与工商银行、农业银行、中国银行、建设银行、交通银行五家国有大行保持一致。 其中，活期存款年利率下调5个基点至0.05%； 定期存款整存整取三个月、半年期、一年期、二年期利率均下调15个基点，调整后分别为0.65%、0.85%、0.95%、1.05%； 定期存款整存整取三年期、五年期利率下调25个基点，调整后分别为1.25%、1.30%； 定期存款零存整取、整存零取、存本取息一年期、三年期、五年期利率均下调15个基点，调整后分别为0.65%、0.85%、0.85%； 7天通知存款挂牌利率下调15个基点至0.30%。 除招商银行外，浦发银行（600000）、中信银行（601998）、光大银行（601818）、华夏银行（600015）、民生银行（600016）、广发银行、兴业银行 （601166）、平安银行（000001）也于近两日内完成了对人民币存款挂牌利率的调整。 上述8家股份行存款利率的调整幅度和 ...

Core Viewpoint - Nine joint-stock banks in China have followed state-owned banks in rapidly lowering deposit interest rates, focusing on medium to long-term deposits, particularly three-year and five-year terms [2][4][5] Group 1: Deposit Rate Adjustments - As of May 21, seven banks including Ping An Bank and CITIC Bank have announced reductions in deposit rates, with three-year and five-year fixed deposit rates lowered by 25 basis points (BP) [2][4] - The adjusted rates for Ping An Bank are now 0.70% for three months, 0.95% for six months, 1.15% for one year, 1.20% for two years, and 1.30% for three years, reflecting a decrease of 15 BP for shorter terms and 25 BP for longer terms [3][4] - Minsheng Bank has also reduced its deposit rates, with similar decreases across various terms, including a 25 BP drop for three-year and five-year deposits [3][4] Group 2: Market Expectations and Reactions - Investors had anticipated the recent reductions in deposit rates, with no significant rush to lock in rates observed at bank branches [4][5] - The speed of the banks' responses to the need for lower deposit rates aligns with market expectations, indicating a proactive approach to stabilize net interest margins and support the real economy [5][6] Group 3: Implications for Banking Sector - The adjustments in deposit rates are seen as necessary to reduce financing costs for the real economy, with banks needing to lower their liability costs to maintain profitability [5][8] - The current trend shows that the reductions in deposit rates are larger than the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) decreases, which may help banks manage interest expenses and improve their financial performance [8]

华夏时报（www.chinatimes.net.cn）记者 卢梦雪 北京报道 各银行存款利率接续调降之下，仍有民营银行承担着"利率高地"的角色。 5月20日，新一轮存款降息落地，大额存单产品利率也即将全面迈入"1时代"，寻找高利率存款的储户们变得焦 灼。但《华夏时报》记者调查了解到，当前有民营银行仍存在半年综合收益率3.0%的大额存单，但仅限新用户， 需开"白名单"才能存到。 "错过了就不会再有了。"有储户向记者感慨道，他2024年才开始研究民营银行的存款，"太晚了，高利息的时代我 都错过了。" 有民营银行大额存单综合收益率能达到3% 利率调降，最敏感的是储户。 存款利率下行背景下，民营银行因调降较晚，且常常通过返现、礼品卡、加息券等措施"变相加息"，一度成为银 行存款的利率高地。但今年以来，中小银行、民营银行也在纷纷下调存款利率，记者注意到，在不少存款群里， 储户们焦虑的情绪开始蔓延。 有储户收到了此前购买的一款民营银行7天滚存存款产品调整的通知，他告诉记者，该产品为自动滚存，此前会按 照之前购买的较高利率进行不断续存。而近日，他收到银行通知，该产品到期后将不再续存，"再也买不到这样利 率的产品了，不过我心 ...

Core Viewpoint - A new round of interest rate cuts for large-denomination certificates of deposit (CDs) has begun, with some products' rates falling below 1% for the first time in recent years, indicating a significant shift in the banking sector's approach to deposit rates [1][9]. Summary by Category Interest Rate Changes - Major banks, including state-owned banks, have reduced the annualized interest rates for 1-month and 3-month large-denomination CDs to 0.9%, marking a historic low [1][3]. - The latest issuance by Bank of China shows a reduction of 25 basis points for 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year products, while the 3-year product saw a reduction of 35 basis points [3][10]. - Other banks, such as Industrial and Agricultural Banks, have also lowered their rates to 0.9% for similar products [3][6]. Implications for the Banking Sector - The reduction in deposit rates is seen as a strategy to alleviate pressure on net interest margins, which have been declining [10][11]. - Analysts suggest that lowering deposit rates will help banks stabilize their net interest margins and reduce financing costs for the real economy [10][11]. Investor Guidance - Investors are advised to adjust their expectations regarding investment returns and consider a diversified asset allocation strategy in light of the declining interest rates [1][8][11]. - The trend of decreasing deposit rates is expected to continue, prompting investors to seek alternative investment options such as cash management products, money market funds, and government bonds [11].

每经编辑｜张锦河 5月21日，平安银行在官网发布公告称，我行自2025年5月21日起调整储蓄及单位人民币存款利率。 存款利率迎来新一轮下调。 在5月20日中国银行、中国工商银行、中国建设银行及招商银行等多家银行宣布下调人民币存款利率后，5月21日，平安银行、中信银行、兴业银行、浦发银 行、民生银行、广发银行、华夏银行7家银行也跟进下调存款利率。 上述7家股份制银行将1年、2年定期利率均调降了15个基点。其中，1年定期存款利率均下调至1.15%；2年定期存款利率普遍下调至1.20%，民生银行下调至 1.15%。3年、5年定期存款利率普遍下调了25个基点，分别下调至1.30%、1.35%。 | 适用日期: 2025-5-21 | | 单位:年利率% | | --- | --- | --- | | 期限 | 基准利率 | 挂牌利率 | | (一)活期存款 | 0.35 | 0.05 | | (二) 定期存款 | | | | 三个月 | 1.10 | 0.70 | | 未 年 | 1.30 | 0.95 | | 一 年 | 1.50 | 1.15 | | 二年 | 2.10 | 1.20 | | 三 年 | 2.75 ...

7家股份制银行跟进下调人民币存款利率 智通财经5月21日电，中国银行、工商银行、建设银行、招商银行等多家银行5月20日宣布下调人民币存 款利率后，5月21日，平安银行、中信银行、兴业银行、浦发银行、民生银行、广发银行、华夏银行7家 银行跟进下调存款利率，将1年、2年定期利率均下调15个基点。 ...