Lusight Research Announces the Development of a Brand New Web-Based Open Research Platform for Global Emerging Markets (GEMs)

Lusight Research Announces the Development of a Brand New Web-Based Open Research Platform for Global Emerging Markets (GEMs)

July 12, 2006

Lusight's Unique Value Proposition Helps Institutions Make Better Investment Decisions, While Making Them More Productive

    NEW YORK, July 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Lusight
Limited ( http://www.lusight.com ) announced today that it
has signed up over 40 major institutions and global
investors as clients that are proactively using Lusight's
investment platform.  The company's innovative independent
investment research focuses exclusively on Global Emerging
Markets (GEMs) with an emphasis on BRIC countries (Brazil,
Russia, India, and China).

    "We have taken a unique approach to the production
and distribution of investment research by developing a
web-based Open Research Platform that allows our clients to
access our research reports online.  We also make available
to our clients all of the inputs and tools we've used to
produce our research, including company data, interactive
financial models with base case forecasts, and a powerful
analytical tool," said Paul Warme, Lusight co-founder,
Managing Director and Head of Research.

    Lusight is working globally with prominent institutions
to help these investors make the best investment decisions
in a productive way that saves both time and valuable
resources.  

    "Lusight is clearly one of our research partners
as we work quickly to make solid investment decisions in
today's Emerging Global Marketplace.  The information
provided to us by Lusight helps us to utilize our time and
money far more efficiently," said Tony Hann, Director,
Global Emerging Markets, WestLB Mellon Asset Management.

    The Lusight Open Research Platform is at the heart of
the company's business model.  It is a web-based financial
analysis application that integrates historical company
data, interactive financial models, company-specific
financial forecasts, and an analytical tool that allows
users to organize and present data in custom tables and
charts.  According to Philip Harrison, co-founder and head
of research and development, "Lusight currently covers
over 400 companies in the Emerging Markets. We plan to
continue building our research team in 2006 so as to
satisfy our clients' demand for even more coverage and
custom services."

    About Lusight Research

    Lusight is an independent investment research firm with
a focus on Global Emerging Markets.  The company is
self-funded and completely independent. Lusight does not
solicit business from the companies they cover; they do not
have a trading desk and do not take positions in securities.
Furthermore, Lusight does not and will not have investment
banking relationships; and has not and will not provide
investment banking services. Lusight's only business is
helping institutional investors in their investment
decision-making process.  Managed and staffed by a team of
seasoned Emerging Market investment professionals, and
skilled software developers.  In addition, Lusight research
includes pre-IPO evaluations, regular Chart Insight Reports
that highlight company or industry-specific trends or
metrics, and custom research projects for clients.  Lusight
is based in Toronto, New York and London.  

    For more information, please contact: 

     Brenda A. Nichols
     Lusight Research
     Tel:   [phone]
     Fax:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]

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