Guotai Junan International

The principal activity of Guotai Junan International (GTJAI) is the provision of integrated financial services, primarily in the securities and wealth management sectors. The company offers a wide range of products and services, including:

• Equities brokerage and trading: access to the stock markets of Hong Kong, mainland China (via the Shanghai–Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen–Hong Kong Stock Connect programs) and international markets.
• Financial products and wealth management: wealth management solutions, structured products, investment funds, life insurance and wealth management products for individual and high-net-worth clients.
• Financing services: margin loans, IPO financing, securities lending services and short selling.
• Capital markets and corporate financing: IPO advisory, issuance of equity and debt, financial advisory and sponsor services for corporations.
• Asset management: fund management, including money market funds, bond funds and equity funds, tailored to different risk profiles.
• Derivatives and FX trading: options, futures, warrants, leveraged products, and foreign exchange trading.
• Digital services: online investment platform and mobile application for global access to financial markets.

GTJAI primarily serves a diverse clientele including retail investors, high-net-worth clients, corporates and institutions, with a strong base in Hong Kong and a presence in Southeast Asia, while serving as a bridge between China and global financial markets.

History and Key Milestones of Guotai Junan International (國泰君安國際, GTJA):
Guotai Junan International (GTJA International), a subsidiary of the Guotai Junan Securities group, is a pioneer in the internationalization of Chinese securities companies. Based in Hong Kong, the company has gradually expanded in Southeast Asia through its subsidiaries in Singapore and Vietnam, becoming a bridge between Chinese companies and global capital markets.

Key development milestones:

• Establishment and expansion: Present in Hong Kong for over 30 years, GTJA International has accumulated extensive experience in investment and financing, navigating various market cycles.
• Introduction of innovative services: In 2001, GTJA International was among the first to launch an online trading platform, allowing clients to access brokerage services on more than 20 markets (HK stocks, A-shares, US, etc.), as well as online IPO subscription and loan services.
• Product range development: The company now offers a comprehensive range of financial products: equity trading, structured products, wealth management, financing, asset management, derivatives, insurance, currencies, and services for high-net-worth clients (family office, investment immigration, etc.).
• Partnerships and recognition: GTJA International benefits from a strong international rating (S&P BBB+, Moody’s Baa2, stable outlook) and powerful shareholding through Guotai Junan Securities, one of the leaders in the financial sector in China.
• Acquisitions and regional expansion: The company has expanded its activities to Singapore, Vietnam, and Macau, strengthening its presence in Asia and its role as a gateway between China and the world.
• Digital innovation: Launch of the mobile application “君弘全球通App”, an all-in-one global investment platform, and development of services for digital assets.
• ESG commitment: GTJA International is committed to responsible finance, with an “A” ESG rating by MSCI and the regular publication of sustainability reports.
• Awards and distinctions: The company has received numerous awards, including the “商界展關懷” (Caring Company) for 11 consecutive years and distinctions for its equity market services and wealth management.
• Recent strategic changes: Adoption of international standards for risk management on derivatives products (SIMM), participation in cross-border programs such as “跨境理財通” (Wealth Management Connect), and development of high-quality bond investment funds.

GTJA International continues to innovate and strengthen its leading position in connecting China and global financial markets.

Founder and key members of the management team of Guotai Junan International (國泰君安國際):

Founder:
Guotai Junan International was founded in 1993 in Hong Kong. It is the international subsidiary of Guotai Junan Securities, one of the largest investment banks and securities companies in China. The official website does not mention an individual founder, but the parent entity, Guotai Junan Securities, is the originator of the international branch.

Key members of the management team:

• Chairman of the Board: Dr. Yan Feng (閻峰博士, Justice of the Peace)
  Chairman since August 2012 and executive director since March 2010. He has over 30 years of experience in the securities sector and joined the group in 1993. He holds a doctorate in economics from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and an engineering degree in environmental science from Tsinghua University.
• Chief Executive Officer (CEO): Ms. Qi Haiying (祁海英女士)
  Executive director since March 2015 and CEO since December 2021. She worked at the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) in Shenzhen and joined the parent company in 2012. She graduated from the London School of Economics (MSc in Financial Economics) and the University of International Business and Economics of China.
• Other Board Members:
  • Yu Xuping (虞旭平女士) – Non-executive Director
  • Dong Boyang (董博陽先生) – Non-executive Director
  • Zou Hua (鄒華先生) – Non-executive Director
  • Fu Tingmei (傅廷美博士) – Independent Non-executive Director
  • Prof. Chan Ka Keung (陳家強教授) – Independent Non-executive Director
  • Liao Zhongmin (廖仲敏先生) – Independent Non-executive Director

For more details, see the official management team page on the Guotai Junan International website.