Core Viewpoint - The recent collective withdrawal of 5-year large deposits by six major state-owned banks has raised concerns among ordinary depositors regarding asset allocation [2][13]. Group 1: Withdrawal of Long-term Deposit Products - Six major state-owned banks, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Bank of Communications, and Postal Savings Bank of China, have completely stopped offering 5-year large deposits [2][13]. - The exit of 5-year large deposits is not sudden; for instance, Bank of China had previously announced the sale of various deposit terms, including 5-year deposits, but limited them to specific customers [8][19]. - The availability of 3-year large deposits has also become scarce, with some banks indicating that the longest available term is now 2 years at a rate of 1.40% [10][21]. Group 2: Impact on Depositors - The reduction of long-term deposit products has left ordinary depositors in a dilemma regarding asset allocation, as many are uncertain about where to place their funds [11][22]. - A representative case is highlighted where a depositor with 1 million yuan intended to invest in a 5-year large deposit for stable returns but found no available options [11][22]. Group 3: Industry Response and Trends - The trend of withdrawing long-term deposit products reflects banks' reluctance to absorb higher-cost long-term liabilities due to pressure on interest margins, leading them to lower rates or reduce the supply of long-term products [11][22]. - The industry is being compelled to accelerate transformation, with suggestions for banks to expand non-interest income through wealth management and custodial services while stabilizing net interest margins [11][22].

记者登录六大行官方APP及手机银行查询时发现，目前各银行大额存单期限结构已明显"短期化"。工商银行"大额存单"栏目下仅剩余1个月、3个月、6个 月、1年、2年、3年六个期限产品。其中，3年期大额存单产品利率为1.55%，1年期、2年期产品利率均为1.20%。 "我跑了两家大行网点，5年期大额存单都停售了，就连3年期的都得靠'抢'，额度一出来很快就没了，关键利率还比去年降了不少。"家住北京市的王女士 告诉记者，她手中的50万元闲置资金本想配置长期大额存单以求稳健收益，如今却陷入了"无处可放"的困境。 王女士的遭遇并非个例。记者近期调研发现，工商银行（601398）、农业银行（601288）、中国银行（601988）、建设银行（601939）、交通银行 （601328）、邮储银行（601658）六家国有大行已全面停售5年期大额存单产品，部分股份制银行及城商行也紧随其后收缩长期存款业务。 六大行全面停售5年期大额存单 此外，中国银行、建设银行、交通银行及邮储银行的产品矩阵呈现相似特征，5年期产品均已从在售列表中移除。在农业银行2018年至2025年的人民币个 人大额存单产品目录中，也并未出现5年期大额存单产品的"踪 ...

Regulatory Voice - The People's Bank of China reported that by the end of October, the balance of RMB deposits reached 325.55 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8% [1] - The total balance of domestic and foreign currency deposits was 332.92 trillion yuan, growing by 8.3% year-on-year [1] - In the first ten months, RMB deposits increased by 23.32 trillion yuan, with household deposits rising by 11.39 trillion yuan [1] Industry Focus - The establishment of Xinjiang Rural Commercial Bank has been approved, marking a significant step in China's rural financial reform [2] - Xinjiang becomes the sixth province to have a provincial-level rural commercial bank, with expected assets exceeding 700 billion yuan upon opening [2] Corporate Dynamics - Xinyin Investment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Industrial Bank, has been approved to commence operations with a registered capital of 10 billion yuan [7][8] - This marks the sixth licensed Asset Investment Company (AIC) approved in the industry, and the first initiated by a joint-stock bank [8] Financial Personnel - Changshu Bank announced a major management reshuffle, with the resignation of its president and vice president due to work changes [9] - The bank plans to appoint Lu Dingchang as the new president and chief compliance officer, alongside two new vice presidents [9] - Additionally, local state-owned shareholders have increased their stake in Changshu Bank, acquiring 561.93 million shares, raising their total holding to 3.98% [9] Industry Trends - Domestic private banking continues to thrive, with several banks reporting double-digit growth in private banking clients [3] - Ping An Bank has surpassed 100,000 private banking clients, joining the "100,000 Club" alongside six other banks [3] - A trend of integrating and shutting down independent credit card and direct banking apps is emerging among banks, reflecting a shift towards digital transformation [4] - Many small and medium-sized banks are actively removing long-term deposit products to optimize their liability structure and reduce costs [6]

Core Viewpoint - The banking sector is experiencing dual benefits from improving fundamentals and supportive policies due to declining market interest rates and expectations of continued monetary easing [1] Group 1: Interest Rate Changes - Several small and medium-sized banks are accelerating the reduction of deposit rates, leading to an inverted yield curve where long-term deposit rates are lower than short-term rates [1] - This change reflects the banking industry's proactive measures to optimize liability structures and alleviate net interest margin pressure [1] Group 2: Monetary Policy Outlook - The chief economist of Zheshang Securities, Li Chao, indicates that uncertainties from external factors and structural contradictions in domestic demand and excessive competition on the supply side persist, necessitating moderately loose monetary policy to counter economic downturn pressures [1] - For the full year, the monetary policy is expected to maintain a loose tone, with a forecast of a 50 basis point reserve requirement ratio cut and a 10 basis point interest rate cut by the end of the fourth quarter [1] Group 3: Banking Sector Valuation - The overall price-to-book (PB) ratio of the banking sector is at a historical low, highlighting undervaluation and high dividend characteristics, which enhance its defensive attributes amid market volatility [1] - The banking sector's appeal to stable funds continues to strengthen due to these factors [1]