Guotai Junan International (01788) Faces SFC & ICAC Investigation; Employee Suspended, Operations Unaffected

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Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited (01788) disclosed that the Securities and Futures Commission and the Independent Commission Against Corruption executed search warrants at the group’s Hong Kong headquarters on 10 March 2026 and seized unspecified documents. An employee who is not a board member was subsequently detained by the ICAC.

Effective the same day, the board suspended the detained employee from all operational and executive duties. The company states that all business segments, including investment banking, are functioning normally and that the group remains financially sound and in full regulatory compliance.

Management is gathering additional information on the investigation and will release further announcements in accordance with Hong Kong Listing Rules. The board reiterates its commitment to strict compliance and prudent operations and advises shareholders and potential investors to exercise caution when dealing in the company’s shares.

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