Benny T. Hu

Franklin Templeton SinoAm Securities Investment Management, Inc. (Franklin Templeton SinoAM) is an independent mutual fund management firm headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. The firm was founded in 2002 as Franklin Templeton First Taiwan SITE and changed to their current name in 2013. Franklin Templeton SinoAM applies the Franklin Templeton philosophy to manage mutual funds and provide investment management services.

Part of JPMorgan Chase & Co., JPMorgan Funds (Asia) Ltd. is an Open-End Investment Fund/Unit Trust. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

First Securities Investment Trust Co. Ltd. (FSIT) is the wholly-owned mutual fund management subsidiary of First Financial Holding Co. (ADR: FFHOY, TP: 2892) in Taiwan. Formerly known as National Investment Trust Co. Ltd., established in 1986, the firm changed their name to First Securities Investment Trust Co. Ltd. in 2008 when they became a subsidiary of First Financial Holding Co. FSIT is based in Taipei and offers a range of proprietary funds and delivers investment advisory solutions to high-net worth clients.

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.

Part of Link Real Estate Investment Trust, Link Asset Management Ltd. provides real estate investment and asset management services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Kwok Lung Hongchoy has been the CEO of the Chinese company since 2009.

Dah Sing Bank Ltd. provides commercial banking and credit card related services. The company offers savings accounts, I-accounts, and fixed deposit accounts, as well as ATM card and phone banking services. It also provides personal loans, personal overdraft facilities and mortgage loans. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Principal Financial Services, Inc. provides brokerage, insurance and mortgage services. It offers retirement, group insurance benefits, business planning and protection solutions, and employees benefits, estate planning and personal trusts, life insurance and income protection. The company is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

Nikko Asset Management Hong Kong Ltd. (Nikko AM HK) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of Nikko Asset Management International Ltd., ultimately held by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8309) in Japan. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Nikko AM HK was founded in 2011 to manage units trusts registered and authorized in Hong Kong on behalf of individual and institutional investors.

HSBC Global Asset Management (Hong Kong) Ltd. (HSBC-GAM HK) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of The HongKong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd. and is indirectly owned by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA, ADR: HSBC.PRA) in Great Britain. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the firm originated in 1973 as a banking branch and became part of HSBC Asset Management in 1994. The current firm, formerly known as HSBC Investments (Hong Kong) Ltd., was founded in 2005 when the group's investment management business was reorganized. HSBC-GAM HK provides investment management services to corporate clients, private individuals and institutions.

Principal Life Insurance Co. provides insurance brokerage services. It offers term life, major medical, annuities, disability, long term care, health, and consultancy services to trades unions, individuals, and business marketplace. The company was founded on June 24, 1879 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

HKEx is the holding company of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited and Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited. It brings together the market organisations which have transformed Hong Kong's financial services industry from a domestically focused market to become a central market place in Asia attracting investment funds from all over the world. HKEx was listed in June 2000 following the integration of Hong Kong's securities and derivatives markets. As a market-driven organisation, answerable to its shareholders, HKEx competes vigorously for opportunities in the region and around the world. HKEx's operations are organised into focused units, directly supervised and controlled by management and the board of directors. The board, the highest decision-making body, determines HKEx's objectives, missions, strategies, policies and business plan and monitors their implementation by management. In its role as the operator and frontline regulator of the central securities and derivatives marketplace in Hong Kong, HKEx regulates listed issuers; administers listing, trading and clearing rules; and provides services, primarily at the wholesale level, to customers of the exchanges and clearing houses, including issuers and intermediaries - investment banks or sponsors, securities and derivatives brokers, custodian banks and information vendors - who service the investor directly. These services comprise trading, clearing and settlement, depository and nominee services, and information services.

Part of Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd., Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is a luxury hotel chain based in Taipei, Taiwan. The company's Taipei 5 Star hotel is located near the iconic Taipei 101 Tower. The Taiwanese company offers world-class accommodations, spas, and fine dining experiences across its award-winning hotels and resorts worldwide. Mandarin Oriental hotels are known for their luxurious rooms and suites, private spas, meeting and wedding facilities, and fine dining experiences.

Part of Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd., Jardine Pacific Ltd. is a Chinese company that provides management services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong and was founded in 1997.

JPMorgan Asset Management (Asia Pacific) Ltd. (JPAM AP) is an investment management firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded in 1974 as JF Asset Management Ltd. and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. JPAM AP manages Asian mandates and equity funds for institutional and retail investors.

Part of JPMorgan Chase & Co., JF Funds Ltd. provides investment services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Inc. (MSIM) is an investment management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1975 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS). MSIM provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services and products to institutional clients and individual investors. The firm also advises clients as to the appropriate allocation of assets among multiple separate accounts and/or investment companies or other pooled vehicles that the firm advises.

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.