NEW YORK, November 7, 2011 — BNY Mellon, the global leader in investment management and investment services, has been selected by Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited as the depositary bank for its American depositary receipt (ADR) program.  Each Guotai Junan ADR represents 20 ordinary shares and trades over the counter under the symbol "GTIJY."  Guotai Junan's local shares trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE) under the code "1788."

Based in Hong Kong, Guotai Junan's services include securities and futures dealing and brokerage services for various financial markets, corporate finance and equity capital market services, asset management, and margin and other types of financing.  The company also has a research team focused on Hong Kong-listed securities.  

"Establishing this ADR program will allow us to tap into U.S. investor interest in China," said, Dr. Yim Fung, Guotai Junan's executive director and CEO.  "We look forward to working with BNY Mellon and its specialized investor relations advisory group on initiatives to maximize the visibility and valuation of our company."

"Guotai Junan was the first Mainland Chinese securities brokerage approved by the Chinese Securities Regulatory Commission to list on the HKSE in 2010," said Michael Cole-Fontayn, CEO of BNY Mellon's Depositary Receipts business.  "Amid continuing global volatility, China's steady growth rate continues to draw U.S. investor attention, and we'll work closely with Guotai Junan management to help them access this important investment community."

BNY Mellon acts as depositary for more than 2,100 American and global depositary receipt programs, acting in partnership with leading companies from 67 countries. With an unrivaled commitment to helping securities issuers succeed in the world's rapidly evolving financial markets, the company delivers the industry's most comprehensive suite of integrated depositary receipt, corporate trust and stock transfer services. Learn more at www.bnymellon.com/dr.

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This release is for informational purposes only. BNY Mellon provides no advice nor recommendation or endorsement with respect to any company or securities. Nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. Depositary Receipts: Not FDIC, State or Federal Agency Insured; May Lose Value; No Bank, State or Federal Agency Guarantee.