500强黄金企业“爆雷”追踪！相关部门已成立专班介入 “智慧金店”仍在营业

Core Viewpoint - The recent liquidity crisis faced by Jin Yafu Holdings, a former top 500 Chinese enterprise deeply involved in the gold industry, has raised significant market concerns despite soaring international gold prices [1]. Group 1: Company Situation - Jin Yafu has been reported to have delayed the redemption of some financial products, leading to a situation where the company's headquarters appears abandoned, and employees are pursuing labor arbitration for unpaid wages [1]. - Investigations revealed that the company's office in Shenzhen was empty, with a notice indicating the termination of the rental agreement, and the new address provided was also unoccupied [2][4]. - The company has faced investor claims, with reports of multiple labor arbitration notices found in the elevator area of their registered office [4]. Group 2: Business Operations - Despite the ongoing crisis, Jin Yafu's "Smart Gold Store," which allows consumers to conduct gold recycling transactions, continues to operate, although there are delays in fund transfers for recycled gold [7]. - The company previously adjusted its service fees for gold recycling in October, indicating attempts to alleviate financial pressure [7]. Group 3: Investment Products and Risks - Jin Yafu promoted "gold entrusted financial products" with promised annual returns of 8% or higher, but concerns have arisen that the funds may not have been invested in gold as claimed [8][9]. - The crisis has highlighted the risks associated with the "gold entrusted" model, where investors sign contracts without actual delivery of gold, leading to potential fraud and illegal fundraising activities [10]. - The liquidity crisis is believed to be exacerbated by financial strains from real estate projects, which have significantly impacted the company's cash flow [10].