About Primasia Group | Leadership, Milestones & Philosophy

Group Profile & Business Philosophy

Primasia Group specializes in delivering exceptional and diversified professional services in financial investment, real estate, and leasing. Our elite team, equipped with extensive international investment experience and multi-market operational expertise, pursues innovation and business expansion through rigorous risk management.

We adapt to global market dynamics with agility, striving to achieve outstanding investment performance and profitability.

Guided by our core values of integrity, stability, professionalism, and rigor, we remain client-centric, offering tailor-made solutions that have earned the trust and support of a broad client base.

In financial investment, we leverage deep analytical insight to generate promising returns for our clients.

In real estate and leasing, we provide high-quality development, management, and leasing services backed by extensive resources and a robust network.

Primasia Group is a dynamic and competitive enterprise. With a professional team, innovative vision, and exceptional service, we are committed to creating value across industries and delivering greater benefits to both our clients and society.

1989

Year Founded

37

Years in the Market

9

Affiliates & Business Units

2

Taipei ‧ Hong Kong

Founder

David Tran

Career Highlights

Convener of the Investment Decision Committee, Primasia Securities
Chairman, Primasia Securities
Chairman, Sotheby's International Realty Taiwan
Chairman & CEO, Peregrine Investments Holdings Limited (Taiwan)
Executive Director, Bankers Trust (Asia-Pacific)
Chairman, Yung Hsin Securities (Taiwan)
Managing Director, Bankers Trust Securities (Singapore)
Chairman, Kwang Hua Securities Investment Trust (Taiwan)
Head of Research, Ho Wah Securities (Asia)
Manager, Investment Banking Division, Deutsche Bank (Hong Kong)
Manager, International Bonds Division, Sun Hung Kai International
(Hong Kong)
Investment Manager, Tiger Leopard Investment Bank (Singapore)
Investment Analyst, Ho Wah Securities (London)

Professional Affiliations

Chairman, Hong Kong & Asia-Pacific Analysts Association
Member, British Language Institute

Chairman, Primasia Securities

Stephen Tung

Career Highlights

Independent Director, Primasia Securities
Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Division, Walsin Lihwa Corporation
Vice President, Enterprise Sales & Marketing Division, Far EasTone Telecommunications

Independent Directors, Primasia Securities

Joan Chen

Career Highlights

Wayne Electronics Corp.Chief Financial Officer
Myson Century Inc.Special Assistant to the Chairman
D-Link CorporationSupervisor
Yuanta Securities Co., Ltd.Manager, Underwriting Department

Y.C. Chao

Career Highlights

Microloops Corp.Director
Mercuries & Associates Holding, Ltd.Independent Director
Key Ware Electronics Co., Ltd.Director
Taipei Fubon Commercial BankIndependent Director

Jolien Shu

Career Highlights

Continental Holdings Corp.Independent Director
Womany Media GroupFinancial Advisor
ViewSonic International Corp.Independent Director
Hoshin Gigamedia Center Inc.Senior Vice President of Finance

Executive Directors, Primasia Securities

May Lam

Career Highlights

Primasia Securities (Asia)Managing Director
MeesPierson Securities (Asia)Managing Director
BT Brokerage (Asia)Sales Director
Hoare Govett Securities (Asia)Sales Director
Nomura International (Hong Kong), Bonds DivisionSales Manager

Yat Chiu Lam

Career Highlights

Taiwan Sotheby's International RealtyChairman
Primasia CapitalManaging Director
Primasia Corporate Services Ltd.Director
Primasia FoundationDirector
Cindat Capital Management Ltd.Associate Director

Emerald Yuen

Career Highlights

Primasia Securities (Asia)Director
MeesPierson Securities (Asia)Dealing Director
BT Brokerage (Asia)Associate Director
Hoare Govett Securities (Asia)Assistant Manager
Nomura International (Hong Kong)Bonds Dealer

Management Team, Primasia Securities

Peter Lee

Vice Chairman & General Manager

Career Highlights

Primasia SecuritiesGeneral Manager
Primasia SecuritiesSenior Vice President
Peregrine SecuritiesVice President

Tina Liou

Vice President

Career Highlights

Primasia Securities Holdings Co., Ltd.Supervisor
An Ya Investment Co., Ltd.Supervisor
Peregrine SecuritiesVice President

Jeff Lu

Vice President

Career Highlights

Primasia Securities Holdings Co., Ltd.Supervisor
An Ya Investment Co., Ltd.Supervisor

Milestones

Building on Our Expertise, Advancing Through Innovation.

1980–1989

1989

Taiwan Yuang Kau Securities Co. Ltd, a securities brokerage firm with capital of NT$200 million, was established by Evergo Hong Kong Holding Ltd. in June.

1990–1999

1990

Primasia Financial Services Corp. was founded in both Taipei and Hong Kong.

1990

Primasia Financial Services Corp. was entrusted with the management of Taiwna Yuang Kau Securties Co. Ltd.

1994

Yuang Kau Securities (Hong Kong), a subsidiary of Taiwan Yuang Kau Securities Co., Ltd., was established in Hong Kong.

1994

Peregrine Investment Holding Limited (Hong Kong) invested in Taiwan Yuang Kau Securities Co. Ltd. and appointed Mr. David Tran as the chairman of the company Taiwan Yuang Kau, with capital of NT$1billion, became a comprehensive financial securities company, covering brokerage, underwriting, and proprietary trading.

1995

Taiwan Yuang Kau Securities was renamed to Peregrine Securities Co. Ltd. Yuang Kau Securities (Hong Kong) Co. Ltd was renamed to Peregrine Securities (Hong Kong) Co. Ltd.

1995

Yuang Kau Securities (Hong Kong) Co. Ltd. officially renamed to Peregrine (Hong Kong) Securities Limited.

1995

Peregrine Securities (Hong Kong) Limited began securities trading, margin financing, and securities lending services.

1997

Primasia International Co., Ltd. acquired the 19th floor of the Premier Commercial Building in Taipei City, which was subsequently leased to Moore International Business Center.

1998

Peregrine Securities engaged in brokerage for domestic equity index future.

1999

Primasia Investment & Wealth Management Group acquired equity in Peregrine Securities, a subsidiary of the Peregrine Group in Hong Kong.

1999

Peregrine Securities invested in its subsidiary, Primasia Securities Investment Advisory Co., Ltd.

1999

Peregrine Securities Co. Ltd. was renamed to Primasia Securities Co. Ltd.

1999

Peregrine Securities (Hong Kong) Co. Ltd., was renamed to Primasia Securities Asia Limited

1999

Primasia Securities Asia Limited Primasia Securities cancelled margin purchase and short sale and started its agency business for securities margin purchase and short sale.

1999

Primasia Securities purchased office premises on 3rd and 6th in the World Trade building at No. 99 Fu-Hsin N. Road.

1999

Primasia Securities Co. Ltd. invested in Taiwan Stock Exchange and Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation.

2000–2009

2002

Primasia Conference & Business Center was founded.

2002

Primasia Securities Co. Ltd. closed down its branch office in Xinyi district.

2002

Primasia Financial Services Corp. purchased office premises in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

2003

Primasia Securities invested in the Taiwan Stock Exchange, Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation, and Taiwan Futures Exchange.

2006

Primasia International Holdings acquired 22.5% stakes in Primasia Investment Trust Co.

2006

Nikko Cordial Securities acquired 34% stakes in Primasia Securities Co. Ltd. and 50% stakes in Primasia Securities Asia Limited.

2006

Primasia Investment Consultancy Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Primasia Securities, terminated its business operation and entered into liquidation.

2007

Primasia Securities Co. Ltd began handling consignment trading of foreign securities listed on HKEX and TSE.

2007

Primasia Securities established a subsidiary for online trading business.

2008

Mr. Thomas Lu was appointed as the Chairman of Primasia Securities Co. ltd.

2010–2019

2010

Primasia Financial Services Corp. sold Primasia Investment Trust Co. to BlackRock Inc.

2010

Nikko Cordial Securities acquired Primasia Securities Asia Limited.

2011

Nikko Cordial Securities renamed Primasia Securities Asia Limited. to SMBC Nikko Securities (Hong Kong) Ltd.

2012

Primasia Securities sold the office premises on 6th floor in the-World Trade Building to Taiwan Sotheby's International Realty.

2012

Sotheby's International Realty officially launched in Taiwan.

2013

SMBC Nikko Securities transferred all of its holdings of Primasia Securities Co. Ltd.

2014

Primasia Conference & Business Center began operation.

2014

Primasia Securities appointed Mega Securities as the transfer agent for shareholder mangement.

2015

Primasia Securities terminated FCM operation and engaged in futures introducing broker business.

2016

9F Group acquired Primasia Securities Asia and renamed it as 9F Primasia Securities Limited on September 9th, 2016.

2019

Acquires Xin Feng Securities, Officially becomes Primasia Xin Feng Branch on January 1.

2020–2029

2023

Launched Online Account Opening Service.

2025

Mr. Stephen Tung was appointed as the Chairman of Primasia Securities Co. ltd.