Chang Liang Liao

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.

KGI Securities Investment Trust Co. Ltd. (KGI SITC) is the fund management subsidiary of KGI Securities Co. Ltd. (GR: 6008) in Taiwan. The firm was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Taipei. KGI SITC provides securities brokerage, proprietary trading and underwriting services. They also offer bond trading, derivatives trading, mutual funds and customized investment solutions to individual and corporate investors.

Capital Investment Trust Corp. (CITC) is an independent fund management firm headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. The firm was founded by Tien-Wen Chen in 1995. CITC provides comprehensive and professional financial services in public mutual funds, discretionary investments, and private funds for retail, high net worth individuals, government, and corporate investors.

CTBC Investments Co., Ltd. (CTBC) is mutual fund management firm headquartered in Taipei and was founded in 1999. They are a subsidiary of CTBC Financial Holding Co. Ltd. (TPE: 2891). CTBC provides investment advisory and management services.

Hua Nan Securities Investment Trust Co. Ltd. (Hua Nan Investment Trust) is the fund management subsidiary of Hua Nan Financial Holdings Co. Ltd. (TP: 2880) in Taiwan. Formerly known as Hua Nan Investment Trust, the firm was established in 1992. They are located in Taipei and aim to provide one-stop shopping under the Hua Nan Financial blueprint, providing customers with comprehensive financial services.