Core Viewpoint - Financial institutions are adjusting the performance benchmarks of wealth management products in response to the recent interest rate cuts by the People's Bank of China, although the adjustments do not fully reflect the actual decline in underlying asset yields [1][2][3]. Group 1: Adjustments in Performance Benchmarks - Institutions such as Xingyin Wealth Management and Minsheng Wealth Management have lowered the performance benchmarks of several wealth management products, with some upper limits reduced by up to 155 basis points and lower limits by up to 60 basis points [2]. - For instance, Xingyin Wealth Management's product benchmark was adjusted from 2.05%-2.75% to 2.00%-2.70%, effective from May 14 [2]. - Minsheng Wealth Management also reduced its product benchmark from 3.1%-4.0% to 2.6%-3.1%, effective from May 13 [2]. Group 2: Market Response and Asset Allocation - The decline in performance benchmarks is seen as a normal adjustment to align with the downward trend in market interest rates [2][3]. - Financial institutions are encouraged to optimize their asset allocation structures to cope with performance pressures resulting from the declining yields of underlying assets [3][4]. - The supply-demand gap for low-risk, high-yield quality assets may further widen, as banks control deposit rates and guide costs downwards [4]. Group 3: Market Trends and Predictions - The recent interest rate cuts are expected to lead to a new wave of collective rate reductions by banks, potentially increasing the scale of wealth management products to historical highs, possibly exceeding 33 trillion yuan [6]. - In April, the scale of wealth management products increased by 2.1 trillion yuan, reaching 31.3 trillion yuan, surpassing previous levels [6]. - There is a growing preference for "fixed income plus" wealth management products, which are expected to continue expanding in market share due to their risk diversification capabilities [7].

近日，多家银行或理财子公司发布理财产品业绩比较基准下调公告，部分产品调整幅度超过100个基 点，业绩比较基准下限低于2%。 "银行理财产品下调业绩比较基准，其实是快速响应市场利率的变化。"中国邮政储蓄银行研究员娄飞鹏 接受《金融时报》记者采访时表示，面对市场利率下调，银行理财产品及时下调业绩比较基准，既是为 了更好顺应外部环境变化，更真实地反映理财业绩，也是更好地引导投资者理性开展投资。 受访专家认为，这是降准降息消息释放后，银行理财市场迎来的又一轮新的调整浪潮。 从理财规模来看，相比去年底，近30万亿元存续规模的银行理财市场在一季度缩减了0.81万亿元。 面对持续下调的理财产品业绩比较基准和存款利率，投资者该如何应对？如何调整理财、储蓄理念？ 多家机构下调理财产品业绩比较基准 5月12日，兴银理财发布了四款产品业绩比较基准调整公告。 例如，天天万利宝稳利1号净值型理财产品B款业绩比较基准调整的公告显示，原业绩比较标准（年化 2.10%—4.05%）现调整为年化1.50%—2.50%。变更后的业绩比较基准生效日为5月14日。 再如，兴银理财稳添利日盈增利1号日开固收类理财产品（稳添利日盈增利1号A）的业绩比较 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent adjustments in the bank wealth management market following the People's Bank of China's announcement of a reserve requirement ratio and interest rate cuts, leading to a downward trend in performance benchmarks for various wealth management products [2][4][5]. Summary by Sections Adjustment of Performance Benchmarks - Several banks, including Dongguan Rural Commercial Bank and Tangshan Bank, have announced reductions in the performance benchmarks of their wealth management products, with some adjustments exceeding 100 basis points and lower limits falling below 2% [2][4]. - As of May 12, 150 bank wealth management products have adjusted their performance benchmarks since May 7, reflecting a rapid response to market interest rate changes [5][6]. Impact of Interest Rate Cuts - Following the interest rate cuts, many small and medium-sized banks have lowered their deposit rates, with some long-term fixed deposit rates dropping below 2%, indicating a shift into the "1% era" for most [6][7]. - The adjustments in deposit rates are expected to impact the performance of bank wealth management products, with analysts predicting further reductions in benchmarks [8]. Market Conditions and Challenges - The bank wealth management market, with a total scale of approximately 30 trillion yuan, is facing challenges in a "low interest rate, low spread, and high volatility" environment, leading to a decline in the scale of wealth management products by 0.81 trillion yuan in the first quarter [10][11]. - Analysts note that the decline in wealth management scale is seasonal, with significant growth typically occurring in the second and third quarters [10]. Structural Obstacles and Future Trends - There are structural obstacles to the further development of bank wealth management, including the low-risk nature of many products and the reliance on fixed-income assets, which limits active management opportunities [11][12]. - Long-term, wealth management subsidiaries are expected to diversify their product offerings and increase risk budgets to enhance returns, with a focus on high-yield assets and alternative strategies [12]. Fee Reduction Initiatives - In response to the adjustments in performance benchmarks, several wealth management companies have initiated fee reductions for their products to maintain customer relationships, with some companies announcing temporary fee cuts [13].

Core Viewpoint - The recent interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions by the central bank have led to significant adjustments in the bank wealth management market, with many institutions lowering their performance benchmarks for wealth management products, reflecting the challenges posed by a low interest rate environment [1][3]. Group 1: Adjustments in Wealth Management Products - Several banks, including Dongguan Rural Commercial Bank and Tangshan Bank, have announced reductions in the performance benchmarks for their wealth management products, with some adjustments exceeding 100 basis points and rates falling below 2% [1][2]. - On May 12, Xinyin Wealth Management adjusted the performance benchmarks for multiple products, with the annualized return for one product dropping from 2.10%-4.05% to 1.50%-2.50% [2]. - A total of 150 bank wealth management products have adjusted their performance benchmarks since May 7, indicating a widespread response to market rate changes [2][3]. Group 2: Impact of Central Bank Policies - The People's Bank of China announced a 0.5 percentage point cut in the reserve requirement ratio and a 0.1 percentage point reduction in policy interest rates, prompting banks to lower deposit rates [3]. - Many small and medium-sized banks have responded quickly, with some long-term fixed deposit rates now falling below 2%, marking a shift into the "1.0 era" for deposit rates [3][4]. Group 3: Market Challenges and Trends - The bank wealth management market, with a total scale of approximately 29 trillion yuan, is facing pressure due to low interest rates, low spreads, and high volatility, leading to a reduction of 0.81 trillion yuan in the first quarter [5][6]. - Analysts suggest that the decline in wealth management scale is seasonal, with significant growth typically occurring in the second and third quarters [6]. - The low-risk nature of many wealth management products has led to a structural challenge, with 95% of products being fixed-income, limiting the potential for active management and profitability [6][7]. Group 4: Fee Reductions in Response to Market Conditions - In response to the adjustments in performance benchmarks, several wealth management companies, including China Merchants Bank Wealth Management and Minsheng Wealth Management, have initiated a wave of fee reductions to maintain customer relationships [8]. - For instance, China Merchants Bank announced a reduction in the sales commission for one of its products from 0.20% to 0.10% per year, effective from May 20 [8].