Core Viewpoint - The availability of long-term large-denomination certificates of deposit (CDs) is decreasing, and the interest rate advantages are minimal compared to regular fixed-term deposits [2][3][4] Group 1: Market Trends - Major banks, including the six state-owned banks, have removed 5-year large-denomination CDs from sale, with some even discontinuing 3-year products [2][3] - The highest interest rate for 3-year large-denomination CDs among state-owned banks is currently 1.55%, which is equivalent to the rate for 3-year fixed-term deposits [3] - Many banks are now offering only 1-year CDs, and the interest rates for large-denomination CDs have aligned with those of regular fixed-term deposits [2][4] Group 2: Customer Behavior - Customers are increasingly seeking alternative investment products, particularly among younger demographics, as they express dissatisfaction with current interest rates [5][6][7] - The total scale of the wealth management market in China has exceeded 31 trillion yuan, indicating a shift towards low-risk asset management products [6] Group 3: Banking Sector Dynamics - The net interest margin for commercial banks has narrowed to 1.43%, down from 1.52% in the previous year, due to lower loan yields and increased competition for deposits [8] - Banks are adjusting their deposit rates and product offerings to reduce funding costs, which may lead to a further decline in long-term deposit products [8][9] - Despite the reduction in long-term products, some banks may retain a portion of these offerings to attract customers, although their overall proportion will decrease [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].

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]

Core Viewpoint - Recent restrictions by banks on early repayment of housing loans indicate a shift in their lending strategies, aimed at managing profitability amidst declining net interest margins and increased early repayment requests [1][5][10]. Group 1: Banking Pressure - Banks are facing a dual pressure of reduced lending opportunities and increased deposits, leading to a shrinking net interest margin, which is currently at 1.52%, below the warning line of 1.8% [5][10]. - In February, the People's Bank of China reported a decrease of 115 billion yuan in long-term loans, indicating a trend of borrowers opting for early repayments [6][10]. - The total balance of personal housing loans was 37.68 trillion yuan at the end of last year, down 1.3% year-on-year, reflecting a growing number of borrowers repaying loans early [6][10]. Group 2: Changes in Loan Terms - Banks have implemented restrictions on the number of early repayment requests and the amount that can be repaid at once, with some banks limiting online repayments to two times a year and a maximum of 200,000 yuan per transaction [1][10]. - The average interest rate for existing housing loans has dropped from 4%-5% in 2023 to 3.3% in 2024, further squeezing bank profits [10]. - The increase in early repayments is causing banks to lose significant future interest income, with one insider noting that every 1 million yuan repaid early results in a loss of interest income for several years [10]. Group 3: Deposit Trends - There has been a significant increase in household deposits, with new deposits reaching 14.26 trillion yuan in 2024, and 6.2 trillion yuan in just the first two months of this year [10]. - The total balance of household deposits has surpassed 157 trillion yuan, with per capita deposits exceeding 110,000 yuan, indicating a shift in consumer behavior towards saving rather than borrowing [10]. Group 4: Strategies for Borrowers - Borrowers are advised to understand their loan agreements, as restrictions on early repayment may vary by bank and region [16]. - Exploring offline repayment options may provide more flexibility, as these channels are less restricted compared to online methods [18]. - A rational decision-making process is recommended for borrowers considering early repayment, comparing the interest rates of their loans with potential investment returns [19][21].

2025.04. 14 本文字数：2248，阅读时长大约5分钟 作者 | 第一财经 王方然 近日，股份制大行、中小银行开始陆续下调银行存款利率，中长期限存款利率降幅在10BP～50BP 不等。目前，多数银行的定期存款的利率普遍低于2%，迈向"1时代"。 第一财经记者注意到，本轮存款利率调降后，出现不少新趋势。存款利率下行、贷款利率上行后，原 本在市场中存在的存贷利率套利空间正在逐渐消失。此外，多家银行利率调降后，出现存款利率期限 倒挂，部分银行五年期存款利率不如一年期存款。 江西江州农商银行于4月9日起调整存款挂牌利率。调整后定存期限利率全线倒挂，1年期、3年期、5 年期存款利率分别为1.5%、1.48%、1.47%。 业内专家认为，银行密集调降存款利率一方面是为了压降负债端成本，缓解日益增加的息差压力；另 一方面，今年年初，中国人民银行多次提及"择机降息降准"， 银行下调存款利率也与宏观政策方向 相契合。 多家银行下调存款利率至2%以下 "上周我们存款利率刚下调过一轮，基本都低至2%以下了。"平安银行深圳某网点工作人员对记者表 示。该行"平安存"产品三年期定存年利率由2.05%下调至1.65%，下调40个基 ...