Deutsche Securities Inc. (DSI) today received a Letter of Assessment from the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission (SESC) regarding the regular inspection it initiated of DSI on October 26, 2007. This marks the completion of its regular inspection.

DSI continuously strives to provide clients with optimal solutions to their diverse and complex needs by operating at the highest levels of operational and management best practices.

For further information, please call:

Deutsche Securities Inc.
Seiko Adachi / Aston Bridgman (81 3) 5156 7705/7709
Communications, Region Japan