About BOOM, a Hong Kong Online Stock Broker

Founded in 1997, BOOM Securities (H.K.) Limited, is a fully licensed Broker / Dealer regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong and headquartered in Hong Kong.

Being the first company to launch Internet stock trading in Asia/Pacific, BOOM introduced a new pattern of self-directed cross-border investment by applying new technology to traditional equities trading and financial services.

Its mission is to provide retail investors with PRIVATE, EASE, SPEEDINESS and INEXPENSIVE international stock trading services.

With BOOM's secured multi-market and multi-currency online trading services, investors can trade equities in all major exchanges via one single account. Currently, it offers access to securities listed in 15 exchanges among 12 markets. In addition, BOOM also develops trading solutions for other financial institutions.

BOOM is currently sponsored by private investors and venture capitalists in the United States including Mr. William R. Hambrecht, the CEO of WR Hambrecht + Co and the founder of Hambrecht & Quist, which is now owned by J.P. Morgan Chase.

On 27^th July 2010, Monex Group in Japan announced a deal to make BOOM its wholly owned subsidiary, subject to the regulatory approval. Monex Group provides one of the largest online financial services in Japan.

Information about Monex Group

Monex Group, Inc. is listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 8698. Monex Group operates various companies related to financial services and the Internet. Monex, Inc. is one of the largest online securities brokers in Japan and is well-known for its innovative products and services. It has been given the best online broker awards for its easiness to use, stability and reliability, and useful functions and services by reputable Gomez website rankings in 2010. Monex Group also provides various other financial services such as asset management, investors education, M&A and FX trading. Its goal is to become a leading global integrated online financial services group.

Monex Group, Inc. Website: http://www.monexgroup.jp/en/