Tsu Kuang Chan

HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Ltd. (HSBC-GAM Taiwan) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of HSBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd., ultimately held by HSBC Holdings Plc (LSE: HSBA; ADR: HSBC) in Great Britain. HSBC-GAM Taiwan, previously known as HSBC Investments (Taiwan) Ltd., was established in 1986 as CSITC-China Securities Investment Trust Corp. The firm became part of HSBC in 2001 and is located in Taipei, Taiwan.

Allianz Global Investors Taiwan Ltd. (AGI-TW) is the Taiwan-based asset management subsidiary of Allianz Global Investors GmbH, ultimately held by Allianz SE (FRA: ALV; ADR: AZSEY). Headquartered in Taipei, the firm was founded in 1999 and manages a range of onshore and offshore mutual funds, as well as discretionary accounts. Their clients include high-net worth individuals, pension funds and other institutions, particularly insurance companies offering unit-linked products. AGI-TW manages the Allianz Global Investors Taiwan Bond Fund, and distributes a range of fixed-income funds on behalf of US-based PIMCO-Pacific Investment Management Co., with whom AGI-TW established a strategic alliance in 2008.

Nomura Asset Management Taiwan Ltd. (NAMT) is a mutual fund manager headquartered in Taipei and was founded in 1998. NAMT provides investment advisory services to individuals and institutional investors.

Paradigm Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Paradigm AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Waterland Securities Co., Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Waterland Financial Holdings Co. Ltd. (TP: 2889) in Taiwan. Established in 2001 as ZTE Investment Trust, the firm is based in Taipei and changed their name to Paradigm Asset Management Co. Ltd. in 2005.

Fuh Hwa Securities Investment Trust Co., Ltd. (Fuh Hwa) is an independent mutual fund manager headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Founded in 1997, Fuh Hwa provides investment advice services and investment methods to help investors with their financial management goals.

Jih Sun Securities Investment Trust Co., Ltd. (JSSIT) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. JSSIT was founded in 1996 and manages a range of mutual funds.

Manulife Investment Management (Taiwan) Co., Ltd. (MIM-Taiwan) is the asset management subsidiary of Manulife Investment Management (Hong Kong) Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corp. (NYSE, TSE: MFC) in Canada. Formerly known as Manulife Asset Management (Taiwan) Co., Ltd., the firm was founded in 1998 as Fuhwa Securities Investment Trust Co., Ltd. and became a member of Manulife Financial Corp. in 2008. Headquartered in Taipei, MIM-Taiwan issues and manages mutual funds and also provides discretionary trust investment services in Taiwan. Their distribution networks include banks, brokers, insurance companies and direct sales.

AllianceBernstein Investments Taiwan Ltd. (AllianceBernstein Taiwan) is the Taiwan-based fund management subsidiary of AllianceBernstein LP, ultimately held by AXA SA (PSE: CS, ADR: AXAHY) in France. Established in 1996, the firm is located in Taipei and manages funds for institutional and individual investors.