Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) Limited 2004 Annual Report

(Hong Kong: April 6, 2005) Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“Fubon Bank”) today announced that the Bank’s 2004 Annual Report has been issued and is now available for the public on its webpage (www.fubonbank.com.hk) and at its 23 branches, 4 Ambassador Centers and 2 Securities Services Centers.

The Fubon Bank 2004 Annual Report has been prepared in accordance with all applicable Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (which includes all applicable Statements of Standard Accounting Practice and Interpretations) issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“HKICPS”), accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong and the requirements of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.

These financial statements in the Annual Report also comply with the applicable disclosure provisions of the “Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited” and the recommendations in the Supervisory Policy Manual “Financial Disclosures by Locally Incorporated Authorised Institutions” issued by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (“HKMA”).

A copy of the Annual Report which includes the audited financial statements and the unaudited supplementary financial information is enclosed with this press release.

Fubon Bank is a full-service banking corporation in Hong Kong providing a wide range of banking and financial services including consumer finance, retail and commercial banking, leasing and investment services. Fubon Bank services its customers through 29 offices including Superbranches, Ambassador Centers and Securities Services Centers as well as ATMs, PhoneBanking, and e-banking service at www.fubonbank.com.hk. Fubon Bank is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and is rated A-3 short-term, BBB long-term by Standard & Poor’s. Fubon Financial Holding Co., Ltd acquired a 75% shareholding in the Bank in April 2004.