To: marcos who wrote (584 ) 1/3/2001 11:02:04 PM From: Condor Respond to of 960 1/3/01 - SE Global Extends its Global Network of Brokers into Italy and Japan CAPITAL ALLIANCE GROUP INC ("CPT-V") - SE Global Extends its Global Network of Brokers into Italy and Japan SE Global Equities Inc., a subsidiary of Capital Alliance Group Inc. announced the addition of two more brokerage firms to its global network of brokers. Representing the Tokyo and Italian Stock Exchanges, these new alliance brokers further strengthen SE Global's presence in Asia and represent a significant milestone in the company's strategy to expand its network into Europe. With this announcement, SE Global has now broadened its reach into 22 stock exchanges in 20 countries spanning several continents. The two newest brokerage houses to have signed formal marketing agreements with SE Global are: IMIWeb, which will cover the Italian Stock Exchange in Milan. IMIWeb is part of the San Paolo IMI Group - one of Italy's largest banking groups. Since its launch in 1999, IMIWeb has achieved the highest ranking in European Investor's BlueSky ratings for online brokerage services in Italy. These ratings were based on both its overall site quality and the comprehensiveness of the products and services offered. Currently IMIWeb has links with seven principal European Markets, NASDAQ, NYSE, and Japan. The firm has established itself as one of the premier European online brokers. To a large extent, this recognition has been earned through the ingenuity the company has shown by launching a number of innovative services for its clients. Some of these services include Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), handheld access and full online subscription access to Mutual Funds. IMIWeb clients can also take advantage of other enhanced features such as stock filtering tools (Reuters, Il Sole 24 Ore, Teledata charts and Java Trader), sector market analysis, stock search engines, free real time quotes, IPO access, and stock watch lists. IMIWeb also offers access to online bank accounts as well as an education center, which provides courses in technical analysis, financial analysis, and information regarding the stock exchange. Aizawa Securities Co., Ltd., which will cover the Tokyo Stock Exchange as well as other secondary exchanges in Japan. Mr. Yahachi Aizawa established Aizawa Securities Co., Ltd in 1918. After 82 years of operation, the company now consists of a network of 500 employees working out of 26 branch offices. At the end of March 2000, Aizawa Securities' paid-in capital was 3,202 million Japanese Yen (US$ 29 million) and has achieved an operating profit of 8,768 million Yen (US$ 82.6 million). Aizawa Securities began offering online trading in October 1999 and is now one of the leading online brokerage firms in the country. "In the latter part of 2000, we focused a considerable amount of our efforts towards establishing relationships with firms in economically advanced countries," said Michael Teryazos, Senior Vice President, Business Development (European & Latin American Operations). "The signing of these two firms from Japan and Italy is very encouraging. In addition to our early success with firms located in emerging markets, we are now making great strides with firms who deal on the world's higher profile exchanges. This is truly an exciting time for SE Global as we continue to develop worldwide representation and enhance services to our members." On Behalf of the Board of Directors of CAPITAL ALLIANCE GROUP INC. "Toby Chu" Toby Chu President and C.E.O