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(MSIA) Corp.(1) Services Provision 1. Domestic and international economic research 2. Capital market analysis and forecast 3. Industry report and forecast 4. Company research and investment recommendation 5. Publication of investment research reports 6. Securities investment consulting services 7. Discretionary investment services (2) Competitive Advantages 1. Staffed with outstanding industry leaders given clearly defined job descriptions; designed with efficient operations to provide high-quality, industry-leading researches. 2. Systematic research data collection and maintenance; perfect mechanism built for analysis and investment strategy. 3. Comprehensive investment consulting services for a broad range of financial markets, including equities, bonds, and currencies. 4. Good reputation and customer loyalty built for long-term commitment to discretionary investment market. (3) Achievements and Prospects Our research department received the TFF “2006 Best Researcher Award”, indicating our fruitful results in cultivating talents and systematic research. We have completed establishment and testing for PROC macroeconomic model to enhance research on global economic development, and continually revising the asset allocation models to produce simulated funds of fund which ranked top by performance compared to the same type of funds in the market. We have received positive feedback from institutional clients for our timely reports on the industry development and trends. In addition, our 100-plus presentations in 2006 showed a surging demand for our intimate knowledge of the industry. In 2007, we plan to further study the ETF model portfolios, increase our English report output, and enhance our English presentations to attract more QFII clients. The assets of our discretionary investment business rose 33.81% in 2006 from end 2005. Compared to the overall industry's 30.30% drop, it is obvious that we have received approvals from the clients for the stable and reliable investment management. Our market share was 11.48%, a surging 91.97% increase over the previous year, proving the successful results of our remitting efforts and the clients' feedback. In 2007, we will aggressively develop new clients while maintaining good relationships with existing clients through account managers with effective research resources, advanced management skills for higher returns for the clients. MasterLink Futures Co., Ltd.(1) Services Provision 1. Domestic and International Futures Brokerage. 2. Proprietary Futures Trading. 3. Futures Advisory Services. 4. All other futures-related business for which the FSC(Financial Supervisory Commission) has approved. (2) Competitive Advantages 1. A team led by well-seasoned industry experts who are able to instill core values of professionalism and service in all the staff and to conduct practical investment training seminars for our clients. 2. Actively developing our expertise in both domestic and international futures exchanges and products and, in December of 2006, successfully implemented our new trading platform for foreign futures exchanges so as to enhance our competitiveness in international futures business. 3. Trading systems that are tailor-made to suit the electronic trading needs of our clients and which provide access and reporting that is the envy of the industry. The effect of all these efforts has been the unceasing satisfaction of our customers. 4. Continuous enhancement our staff’s risk awareness and related training; implementation of strict risk management protocols and procedures that work to ensure that the interests of the client are always protected. 5. Outstanding group of traders, all of whom possess substantial trading knowledge and experience; precision trading strategies developed in-house that allow us to create and execute risk-diversified portfolios which lower exposure to market fluctuations. 6. Exit end entry recommendations for clients with a respect for the high level of accuracy and consistency that Providing Commodity Trading Advising demands; in-depth analysis reports of both foreign and domestic markets so as to provide clients with clear investment indicators and reference materials. (3) Achievements and Prospects MasterLink Futures Corp. held the No.6 position in terms of market share in the domestic futures industry, in 2006. Our objective going forward is to break into the Top-5. To this end, we will continue to augment our business in international futures products by expanding our online trading access for international exchanges and combine that with full-service brokerage and trading advisory services. It is our mid- to long-term goal to evolve into a complete and professional global-orientated futures brokerage. MasterLink Insurance Agency Co., Ltd.(1) Services Provision 1. Agent sales of Independent life insurance products 2. Personal insurance planning and consulting 3. Business insurance planning and consulting 4. Tax-planning and financial planning with insurance products 5. Legal consulting on insurance products (2) Competitive Advantages 1. Able to carefully screen and select insurance companies for our clients 2. Broad distribution network that spans Taiwan, allowing for one-stop shopping and complete service from practically anywhere on the island 3. Broad range of products that can satisfy all the needs of our clients 4. Able to advise on prudent tax-planning and financial planning through insurance products, based on the particular needs of each individual client 5. Able to provide a seamless consultation and service execution flow, thereby allowing our clients to enjoy a smooth, effortless consultation process 6. Our clients have access to diverse and comprehensive services via the vast range of products and services available throughout MasterLink Group (3) Achievements and Prospects Annual revenues topped NT$1.8 hundred million, for 2006, driven by expansion in our line of products, such as life insurance, health insurance, annuities, endowments, and investment-linked insurance products, and also by our focus on developing installment-based products and increasing commission rates. Looking to 2007, we fully intend to continue broadening our product line so as to offer more selection to our clients. We will also be looking to work with new insurance companies so as to add increasingly superior products. The sum of our endeavors will be to provide clients from throughout the MasterLink Group with complete and quality insurance products. MasterLink Securities (HK) Corp., Ltd.(1) Services Provision 1. Securities brokerage services within the credible Stock Exchanges. 2. Wealth Management Services in the region of Mainland China. 3. Investment Banking Services. 4. Proprietary Equity Trading on markets. (2) Competitive Advantages 1. The only Taiwanese-owned licensed investment banks conduct corporate finance business in HK and Shanghai B-shares. Qualified professional team in provision of tailor-made financial services to meet up with the evolving clients’needs. 2. Assisting clients in conducting international “Road Shows” and funds raising activities. 3. Sophisticated risk management and controlling systems is in place to safeguard client interests. (3) Achievements and Prospects MasterLink Securities (HK) has had a long-standing, stable presence in Hong Kong with its core business in brokerage, wealth management and investment banking services. The policy of Hong Kong Government and the Chinese Government encourage both retail and institutional investment in the Mainland China via Hong Kong, The alliances established between MasterLink Hong Kong and other investment institutions and professionals in Taiwan and Europe has provided a sophisticated investment channel and professional services to our clients. In 2007 and 2008, brokerage services will continue to be our core business activity while we also strive to provide more personalized wealth management services so as to keep pace with the ever-changing financial markets and to meet up with client’s individual investment objectives. As for investment banking services, we will continue assisting clients in accessing new capital or locating strategic investors, and providing the best financial services, whether in Hong Kong or beyond. We believe corporate governance is the forward trend, therefore, we further strengthen investment banking services by emerging spirit of corporate governance profession into conventional investment banking services in assisting corporate clients to develop healthy, quality and responsible mechanism.
MasterLink Securities (HK)Corp., Ltd. Representative Office in Shanghai and Representative Office in Shenzhen(1) Services Provision 1.Investment Consultation 2. Market Research 3. Liaison and services (2) Competitive Advantages 1. MasterLink has rooted in Mainland China for years and has cultivated good relation with the government. 2. The company has a solid team on research, internal control and risk control. 3. Fully aware of the dynamic of the securities market in China and provide reliable investment consultation services. (3) Achievements and Prospects Assist MasterLink Securities (Hong Kong) to carry out assessments on projects involving securities issuance in China such as Foshan Huaxin Packaging Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Steam Turbine Co., Ltd., Luthai Textile Co.,Ltd., and BOE Technology Group Co. Ltd. etc. Assist MasterLink Securities (Hong Kong) to provide financial consultancy and advisory services to firms such as Haitong Food Group Co., Ltd. and Kelamayii Xinkeao Chemical Industry(Group) Co., Ltd. Hua Ying Optoelectronics in Fuzhou and Long Feng Foods Co., Ltd. etc. And through the MasterLink efforts, Haitong Food Corporation got successfully listed as a Category A, setting the brilliant precedent of a Category A listing engineered by a non-Chinese consultancy. Research in the stock market of China and prepare daily, weekly, monthly and annual publications for the benefit of investors. Assist MasterLink Securities (Hong Kong) in the works of financial consulting services and preparation for listing in centralized markets. In addition, the company will establish relevant operation standards in accordance with local legal rules for business development.
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