Chinese securities company GTJAI succesfully launched the initial public offering of a digital bond, marking a significant milestone in the realm of digital finance.
Guotai Junan International Successfully Issues First Digital Bond
Guotai Junan International ("GTJAI"), a leading Chinese securities firm, has made history by issuing the first digital bond via public offering. This groundbreaking move marks a significant step forward in the adoption of blockchain technology in the Chinese financial sector.
GTJAI, a market leader in the internationalization of Chinese securities companies, offers high-quality and diversified comprehensive financial services for clients' overseas asset allocation. The company's commitment to financial innovation is evident in its S&P Global ESG score, which leads 84% of its global peers.
The digital bond issuance was facilitated by HSBC Orion, a digital assets platform. The Bank of China conducted HSBC Orion as the decentralized ledger technology (DLT) platform for this issuance. Mr. John O'Neill, Group Head of Digital Assets & Currencies at HSBC, expressed pleasure in supporting GTJAI in this milestone event.
The bond was structured as a direct issue, denominated in U.S. dollars, with an amount of no more than US$300 million and a maturity of 3 years. GTJAI acted as left lead joint global coordinator and B&D bank for this issuance, demonstrating its strong position in the field of financial innovation.
GTJAI's digital bond business plan was submitted in the first half of 2025, and the company received confirmation from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission that it had no further questions on the plan. This confirmation formally commenced GTJAI's digital bond issue business.
As a testament to the company's commitment to financial innovation and professional capabilities in digital finance, Mr. Zhang Xueming, Chief Financial Officer of GTJAI, stated that the digital bond issuance is a significant step forward in the company's journey towards digital transformation.
GTJAI, a subsidiary of Guotai Haitong Securities, has a strong presence in major markets around the world, with subsidiaries in Singapore, Vietnam, and Macau. The company's core business includes brokerage, corporate finance, asset management, loans and financing, and financial products.
GTJAI, the first Chinese securities broker listed on the Main Board of The Hong Kong Stock Exchange through initial public offering, has been assigned "Baa2" and "BBB+" long term issuer rating from Moody's and Standard & Poor's respectively. The company also boasts an impressive ESG rating, with an MSCI ESG "A" rating, Wind ESG "A" rating, and SynTao Green Finance "A" rating.
For more information about GTJAI, please visit https://www.gtjai.com. GTJAI's IR contact email is [email protected].
In conclusion, GTJAI's successful issuance of a digital bond via public offering is a significant development in the Chinese financial sector. The company's commitment to financial innovation and its leadership in the internationalization of Chinese securities companies are evident in this groundbreaking event. GTJAI continues to make breakthroughs in the field of financial innovation, actively leading the innovative development of digital finance and digital asset business.
