Online technology is transforming the delivery of financial services. This alliance will open up new dimensions of convenience and control for the consumer. We envision the consumer being able to access, control and document his or her banking and investment activities through a single online source.

E*Offering is another step in our journey toward democratization of the financial services markets. It means more access to the public financial markets for individuals and a far more cost-effective service model for emerging companies that now can have better control over their most important asset -- their company's shares.

This acquisition supports E*Trade's mission of democratizing financial services by giving consumers even more opportunities and choices to benefit from the value and convenience of online banking and investing,

This exceptionally strong start reaffirms our goal to become the leader in the arena of all-electronic personal financial services,

One is a brand that resonates with the online consumer ... and two, a very successful techno-marketing campaign that we have exploited for the last six months.

One is a brand that resonates with the online consumer ... and two, a very successful techno-marketing campaign that we have exploited for the last six months,