Jin Rong Shi Bao·2025-07-18 07:00Core Viewpoint - Recently, nearly 20 banks in Shenzhen issued statements regarding a loan intermediary, Xin Xin Hui Lin (Shenzhen) Consulting Service Co., Ltd., which allegedly impersonated these banks to attract customers [1][6]. Group 1: Bank Responses - Multiple banks, including major institutions like China Construction Bank, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, and Agricultural Bank of China, publicly clarified that they have no partnership with Xin Xin Hui Lin and have not authorized it to conduct any business on their behalf [1][6]. - The banks warned consumers about the deceptive advertising practices employed by the intermediary, which falsely claimed to be strategic partners with several banks [6][7]. Group 2: Xin Xin Hui Lin's Operations - Xin Xin Hui Lin was established only six months prior to the incident, with a registered capital of 10 million yuan, and has rapidly expanded by being a shareholder in nine other consulting service companies [6][8]. - The intermediary has been promoting services such as "interest rate optimization" and "loan consulting" while charging high service fees, misleading consumers into believing they are affiliated with banks [6][7]. Group 3: Regulatory Environment - The collective action by banks reflects a strong commitment to compliance, consumer protection, and ongoing regulatory efforts to combat financial "black and gray industries" [9][10]. - Regulatory bodies have intensified their crackdown on illegal loan intermediary services and other financial misconduct, indicating a broader effort to enhance oversight in the financial sector [9][10].