Group 1 - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced a 1 trillion yuan reverse repurchase operation on June 6, 2024, to maintain liquidity in the banking system, marking a significant monetary policy tool introduction [1] - The reverse repurchase operation will be conducted using a fixed quantity, interest rate bidding, and multiple price levels, with eligible collateral including government bonds, local government bonds, financial bonds, and corporate credit bonds [1] - Since October 2024, the PBOC has conducted reverse repurchase operations for eight consecutive months, with operation sizes ranging from several hundred billion to over 1 trillion yuan [1] Group 2 - The early announcement of a large-scale reverse repurchase operation by the PBOC is seen as a response to the high volume of bank interbank certificates maturing in recent months, aimed at stabilizing market expectations and maintaining liquidity [2] - In June, there are 500 billion yuan of 3-month and 700 billion yuan of 6-month reverse repos maturing, indicating that the PBOC's actions are part of a broader strategy to support credit growth and government bond issuance [2] - The timing of the reverse repurchase operation is intended to help financial institutions manage their liquidity needs effectively, especially during a month typically characterized by high credit demand [3]

Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has announced a shift in the Medium-term Lending Facility (MLF) operation to a multi-price bidding system, indicating a complete exit of the MLF interest rate from its policy attributes, which is expected to lower banks' funding costs and enhance financial support for the real economy [1][4][6]. Group 1: MLF Operation Changes - Starting from March 25, 2025, the PBOC will conduct a 450 billion yuan MLF operation, marking a net injection of 63 billion yuan for March, the first net injection since July 2024 [2][3]. - The adjustment to a multi-price bidding system for MLF signifies a move towards market-oriented interest rates, reducing the complexity of policy rates [4][5]. Group 2: Impact on Financial Institutions - The new MLF operation is expected to alleviate the pressure on banks' net interest margins by lowering funding costs, as institutions will have more flexibility in pricing based on market conditions [6][7]. - The PBOC's liquidity management tools have become more diversified, allowing for better alignment with the varying liquidity needs of financial institutions [7].