1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The report does not provide a specific industry investment rating [1][3] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The central bank indicates there is still room for reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate cuts. The pre - released policies are mainly "broad - credit" in effect, and the exchange rate does not strongly constrain interest rate cuts. The large - scale maturity and repricing of long - term deposits in 2026 will help stabilize the net interest margin [3] - Deposit repricing supports the space for interest rate cuts, but the bond market also needs to pay attention to the diversion effect of the stock market on matured deposits. The proportion of non - bank deposits may reach a new high, which is related to the form and rhythm of the stock market [3] - The year - on - year increase in the US core CPI in December last year was the same as the previous month. The risk of re - inflation is temporarily limited, and the impact of the US tax - cut policy on inflation remains to be observed [3] - Powell is facing a criminal investigation. The decision of the grand jury may be the key variable affecting the uncertainty of the Fed's subsequent decision - making process and the volatility of US Treasury bonds [3] - Geopolitical risks have caused oil price fluctuations. There are also changes in the prices and indicators of various domestic products such as agricultural products, industrial products, and metals [3] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 High - frequency Data Scan - The repricing of time deposits supports the space for interest rate cuts. In 2025, with a 10BP cut in the LPR, the bank's net interest margin remained stable, and this effect should be further enhanced in 2026. However, the bond market needs to pay attention to the impact of the stock market on the diversion of matured deposits [3] - The year - on - year increase in the US core CPI in December last year was flat compared to the previous month. The risk of re - inflation is temporarily limited, and the impact of the US tax - cut policy on inflation remains to be seen. Powell's criminal investigation may affect the volatility of US Treasury bonds [3] - In the week of January 16, 2026, the average wholesale price of pork increased by 0.45% week - on - week and decreased by 20.75% year - on - year; the average wholesale price of 28 key - monitored vegetables decreased by 1.44% week - on - week and increased by 6.49% year - on - year. There were also changes in the prices and indicators of other products such as cement, iron ore, and crude oil [3] 3.2 High - frequency Data Panoramic Scan - The report presents data on the growth rate of time and other deposits, the relationship between LPR and bank net interest margin, and the proportion of non - bank deposits, as well as data on the ratio of US currency in circulation to GDP and personal consumption, and the relationship between US non - farm weekly wages and core CPI [11][16] - It also shows the week - on - week and year - on - year changes in various high - frequency indicators, including food, other consumer goods, bulk commodities, energy, non - ferrous metals, ferrous metals, real estate, and shipping [21][22] 3.3 Comparison of High - frequency Data and Important Macroeconomic Indicators' Trends - The report provides multiple sets of charts to show the relationship between high - frequency indicators such as copper spot price, crude steel daily output, and various price indices, and important macroeconomic indicators such as industrial added value, PPI, CPI, and fixed - asset investment [24][29][32] 3.4 Important High - frequency Indicators in the US, Europe, and Japan - It includes charts showing the relationship between US weekly economic indicators and actual economic growth, the number of first - time unemployment claims and the unemployment rate, US same - store sales growth and PCE year - on - year, as well as the implied prospects of interest rate hikes or cuts by the US Federal Reserve, the Bank of Japan, and the European Central Bank in the derivatives market [94][102][105] 3.5 Seasonal Trends of High - frequency Data - The report shows the seasonal trends (in terms of month - on - month increases) of high - frequency indicators such as the commodity trading area in 30 large and medium - sized cities, LME copper spot settlement price, and crude steel daily output [108][110][114] 3.6 High - frequency Traffic Data in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen - It presents the year - on - year changes in subway passenger volumes in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen [157][162]

Group 1: Credit and Deposit Strategies - The bank has implemented incentive plans to accelerate project preparation for the "opening red" credit reserve, aiming for steady growth in annual credit scale [1] - The bank actively optimizes its liability structure and adjusts deposit pricing strategies to adapt to market interest rate changes, focusing on customer needs and enhancing service quality [1] Group 2: Capital Adequacy and Refinancing Plans - As of September 2025, the bank's core Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio is 9.79%, Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio is 11.55%, and total capital adequacy ratio is 13.57%, all meeting regulatory requirements [2] - The bank plans to closely monitor refinancing policies and continuously optimize its business structure to enhance capital efficiency for sustainable high-quality development [2] Group 3: Investor Communication - During the investor relations activity, the bank's representatives engaged in thorough communication with investors, ensuring compliance with disclosure regulations and preventing the leakage of undisclosed significant information [2]

Core Viewpoint - The bond market is experiencing fluctuations with a general downward trend, particularly in government bond futures, while short-term bonds continue to show strength. The overall liquidity remains manageable under the central bank's guidance, despite rising funding demands as the year-end approaches [1][4]. Market Performance - Government bond futures closed lower across the board, with the 30-year contract down 0.24% to 112.51, the 10-year contract down 0.02% to 108.195, and the 5-year contract down 0.03% to 105.99. The 2-year contract also fell by 0.02% to 102.51 [2]. - The yield on the 30-year government bond rose by 0.9 basis points to 2.2275%, while the 10-year bond yield increased by 1 basis point to 1.8980%. Conversely, the 1-year bond yield decreased by 2 basis points to 1.32% [2]. Overseas Bond Market - U.S. Treasury yields fell across the board, with the 2-year yield down 2.45 basis points to 3.506% and the 10-year yield down 2.73 basis points to 4.136%. In the Eurozone, the 10-year French bond yield decreased by 5.1 basis points to 3.559% [3]. Funding Conditions - The central bank conducted a reverse repurchase operation of 1,771 billion yuan at a fixed rate of 1.40%, resulting in a net injection of 888 billion yuan for the day. The central bank is also set to conduct a 4,000 billion yuan operation for 1-year MLF [4]. - Shibor rates showed mixed performance, with the overnight rate falling to 1.262%, the lowest since August 2023, while the 7-day rate rose to 1.4% [4]. Institutional Insights - CITIC Securities noted an improvement in bond market sentiment, with the 10-year government bond yield stabilizing below 1.85%. There is renewed market interest in the "cross-year market" as long-term bonds begin to recover [5]. - Huatai Fixed Income highlighted that post-2020, there has been an increase in precautionary savings among households, leading to a significant rise in long-term deposits in the banking system. The upcoming maturity of these deposits poses a re-pricing challenge [5]. - China International Capital Corporation (CICC) indicated that while there may be short-term pressure on wealth management products, demand for credit bonds is expected to remain stable due to ongoing needs for credit debt amidst fluctuating interest rates [6].

Core Viewpoint - The report from Guotai Junan indicates significant changes in bank liabilities by 2025, with a shortening of deposit maturities and an accelerated repricing rhythm, which will support future interest margins. The expected decline in bank interest margins for 2026 is around 5 basis points, with downward pressure continuing to ease marginally, and some banks may see their margins stabilize [1]. Liability Side - The cost of liabilities is expected to improve significantly in 2025, with a 28 basis point decrease in the first half of the year compared to only a 4 basis point decrease in the same period last year. This improvement is primarily driven by a 19 basis point reduction in deposit costs and a 7 basis point reduction in interbank liabilities [1]. - The proportion of deposits maturing within 1-5 years has shown a downward turning point since 2024, decreasing by 1.5 percentage points to 22.6% by the end of Q2 2025. Banks in Ningbo, Chongqing, and Changshu have seen declines exceeding 10 percentage points [2]. - The high growth trend of time deposits has moderated, with the proportion of time deposits increasing by less than 1% in the first ten months of this year, significantly lower than in previous years. This trend is expected to lead to a more liquid deposit structure due to the ongoing diversification of residents' asset allocation needs [2]. Price Factors - Regulatory focus on maintaining reasonable levels of bank interest margins has increased, with monetary policy reports prioritizing the reduction of bank liability costs. The interest rate cuts in May saw a greater reduction in long-term deposit rates compared to loans, and this trend is expected to continue [3]. - The cost-saving effects of repricing long-term deposits after multiple rate cuts are anticipated to be significant, with potential maximum reductions of over 100 basis points for three-year deposits. Banks such as Chongqing, Bank of Communications, Jiangsu, and Nanjing may have substantial room for cost improvement [3]. Asset Side - The pressure on loan repricing is expected to ease, with a 10 basis point reduction in the five-year LPR in 2025, which is less than the 50 basis point reduction from the previous year. The narrowing gap between stock and new loan rates suggests limited future declines in loan rates [4]. - Following debt replacement, the statutory debt rates will be significantly lower than implicit debt rates, leading to a projected decline in asset yields, estimated to drag down net interest margins by about 4 basis points for listed banks [4]. - The rapid decline in interest rates for newly issued bonds has widened the gap with the yields on existing bank bonds. As banks reconfigure their bond holdings and sell existing bonds to realize gains, the investment yields on bank bonds are expected to face downward pressure, with an estimated drag of about 6 basis points on interest margins from bonds maturing within one year [4]. Net Interest Margin Outlook - The expected decline in net interest margins for 2026 is projected to be around 5 basis points, with asset yield declines estimated at 17 basis points. The contributions to this decline include 4 basis points from loan repricing, 4 basis points from debt replacement, and 6 basis points from bond maturity reconfiguration. On the liability side, the cost rate improvement is expected to be around 13 basis points, with deposit cost improvements contributing 17 basis points [5].

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Overweight" rating for the banking sector [7]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes the significant improvement in the cost of liabilities for banks in 2025, with a notable decrease of 28 basis points (bp) in the first half of the year, compared to only 4 bp in the same period last year. This improvement is primarily driven by reductions in deposit and interbank liabilities costs, contributing 19 bp and 7 bp respectively [3][11]. - The net interest margin (NIM) is expected to decline by approximately 5 bp in 2026, with the downward pressure on margins continuing to ease marginally, suggesting that some banks may stabilize their NIMs [2][10]. Summary by Sections 1. Liability Cost Improvement in 2025 - The first half of 2025 saw a significant reduction in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, with the cost rate dropping to 1.70%, a decrease of 28 bp from 2024. This was supported by improvements in both deposit and interbank liability costs [11]. 2. Liability Side: Deposit Maturity and Repricing Benefits 1) **Term Structure**: The proportion of long-term deposits entering the repricing cycle has increased, with the share of deposits with a remaining maturity of 1-5 years declining by 1.5 percentage points (pct) to 22.6% by the end of Q2 2025. Some banks, such as those in Ningbo and Chongqing, experienced declines exceeding 10 pct [4]. 2) **Price Factors**: Regulatory focus on maintaining reasonable NIM levels has increased, with expectations of further interest rate cuts. The maximum reduction for three-year deposits could exceed 100 bp, indicating substantial room for cost improvement [5]. 3. Asset Side: Yield Pressure Expected to be Better than 2025 1) **Loans**: The repricing pressure on loans is expected to ease, with the five-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) declining by only 10 bp in 2025, significantly less than the 50 bp drop the previous year [6]. 2) **Debt Replacement**: The shift from high-interest to low-interest debt is anticipated to have a limited impact on net interest margins, estimated to drag down margins by about 4 bp [6]. 3) **Bond Maturity**: The widening gap between new bond issuance rates and existing bond yields is expected to exert downward pressure on investment yields, with an estimated drag of 6 bp on margins from the reallocation of bonds maturing within one year [6]. 4. NIM Projections - The report forecasts a 5 bp decline in NIM for 2026, with the downward trend continuing to converge. The asset yield is expected to decrease by 17 bp, while the cost of liabilities is projected to improve by 13 bp, with deposit costs improving by 17 bp [7][10].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the recent maturity of high-interest deposits is leading customers to diversify their investments into wealth management products, as these products currently offer higher yields compared to similar-term deposits [1][2][3] - The banking industry is experiencing a shift in deposit structure, with an increase in demand for wealth management products, stocks, and funds as alternatives to traditional savings [1][3] - As of the end of Q3 2025, the total number of wealth management products in the market reached 43,900, a year-on-year increase of 10.01%, with a total scale of 32.13 trillion yuan, up 9.42% year-on-year [2] Group 2 - Recent reports from listed banks indicate a growth in demand for demand deposits, with a notable increase in the proportion of these deposits, suggesting a positive trend in the banking sector [3] - The decline in deposit rates is expected to accelerate the re-pricing of high-interest deposits, which may alleviate the pressure on banks' net interest margins and create room for future monetary easing [4] - The overall trend indicates that as the capital market stabilizes, there is a growing need for asset reallocation among residents, further influencing the banking liability structure [3][4]

Core Viewpoint - The report from Kaiyuan Securities indicates that the total amount of high-interest fixed deposits maturing in 2025 for listed banks is approximately 39.7 trillion yuan, with a significant portion maturing in the first quarter [1] Group 1: Maturing Deposits - The estimated total of high-interest fixed deposits (2 years and above) maturing in 2025 is 39.7 trillion yuan, with 19.8 trillion yuan for 2-year, 17.4 trillion yuan for 3-year, and 2.5 trillion yuan for 5-year deposits [1] - The maturity schedule shows that 42% of these deposits will mature in Q1, followed by 16% in Q2, 18% in Q3, and 24% in Q4 [1] - An additional 19.6 trillion yuan of high-interest fixed deposits is expected to mature in the first half of 2026 [1] Group 2: Deposit Repricing and Cost Rate - The average cost rate for deposits is projected to decline to 1.61% in 2025 due to the repricing of fixed deposits, with quarterly rates expected to be 1.68%, 1.64%, 1.58%, and 1.53% for Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 respectively [5] - The repricing of fixed deposits is expected to improve the deposit cost rates by 11.7 basis points in Q1, 4.2 basis points in Q2, 5.7 basis points in Q3, and 5.1 basis points in Q4 [5] - For 2026, the average deposit cost rate is expected to further decline to 1.52% in the first half of the year [5] Group 3: Interest Rate Changes - The interest rate reduction for 2025 maturing 3-year deposits is estimated to be between 125 to 150 basis points, while 2-year deposits will see a reduction of 60 to 100 basis points [3] - The interest rate reduction for 2026 maturing deposits is projected to be 60 basis points for 2-year, 135 basis points for 3-year, and 145 basis points for 5-year deposits [4] Group 4: Investment Recommendations - Kaiyuan Securities suggests that the effective decrease in bank liability costs will alleviate the interest rate inversion phenomenon for government bonds, with a potential recovery in bond allocation space by Q4 2025 [6] - The report recommends investment in CITIC Bank and highlights beneficiaries such as Agricultural Bank of China, China Merchants Bank, Beijing Bank, Jiangsu Bank, Hangzhou Bank, and Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank [6]