Stock Broking - The Group's stockbroking activities are handled by Upbest Securities which is a participant of the Stock Exchange. In addition, Upbest Securities is registered as both dealer and investment adviser under the Securities Ordinance. Upbest Securities trades on behalf of its clients securities listed on the Stock Exchange.

Margin financing - The Group extends credit facilities to clients who wish to purchase securities on a margin basis through Upbest Investment which holds a money lenders license granted under the Money Lenders Ordinance.

Corporate Finance Advisory - The Group conducts its corporate finance business through Upbest Securities including advising on initial public offerings, financial advisory work, placement of securities and undertaking underwriting and sub-underwriting of Hong Kong listed securities.

Futures Broking - The Group's futures broking business is conducted through Upbest Commodities which was registered as a commodities dealer with the SFC in August 1999 and commenced business in January 2000.

Asset management - The Group provides asset management services to the public through Upbest Assets. Upbest Assets has been registered as an investment adviser with the SFC since June 2000 and intends to provide investment and asset management services for discretionary and non-discretionary funds.