Senior Management Appointment

RNS Number:6395L
London Asia Capital PLC
07 November 2006

7 November 2006

                            LONDON ASIA CAPITAL PLC
                        ("London Asia" or "the Company")

                   Appointment of Director, Corporate Finance

London Asia Capital PLC (LDC.L), the Greater China focused investment and
merchant banking group, announces that it has appointed Matthew Bao as Director,
Corporate Finance, to the London office, to support the listings of our clients
and investee companies on the UK's stock markets.

Matthew (aged 41) is a UK qualified Chartered Accountant. He has over 18 years
experience in financial services, working in the UK, China and Hong Kong for
organisations including BNP Peregrine Securities, ING Baring Private Equity,
Axia Capital and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Fluent in English, Mandarin and
Cantonese, he graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Engineering,
Economics and Management.

Simon Littlewood, Chief Executive of London Asia Capital said: "We are working
on a number of listing transactions in the UK, on both AiM and PLUS Markets. We
are one of the few UK advisers that have a physical presence in China, with the
ability to do proper due diligence on Chinese businesses prior to investing and
listing.

"Our on the ground presence in China enables us to monitor and assist our
clients as they grow their businesses as quoted entities. We are already
benefiting from the increasing awareness of UK investors that the best and most
responsible way to take advantage of the opportunities in China, with its
rapidly expanding economy and fast changing regulatory environment, is to work
with experts who have a physical presence and substantial experience of
operating in the country.

"Our network of 32 offices gives us the ability to assess real risks and
anticipate changes in the regulatory framework before they happen, whilst
ensuring adequate corporate governance and protection for minority shareholders.

"Matthew's experience covers investing in and managing Chinese businesses,
managing funds investing in China, and exiting investments through capital
markets. His extensive experience is an excellent fit, and his knowledge and
contacts will strengthen our existing UK team, enabling us to bring more
businesses to listing."


For further information please visit www.londonasia.com or contact:

John West/Matt Ridsdale                  Simon Littlewood
Tavistock Communications                 London Asia Capital plc
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