News Release

Thomas Weisel Partners Group, Inc. To Trade On Toronto Stock Exchange

January 7, 2008

Thomas Weisel Partners Group, Inc. (the “Company”) - An application has been granted for the original listing in the Industrial category of 38,881,068 shares of common stock in the capital of the Company, of which 25,605,104 shares are issued and outstanding, and 13,275,964 are reserved for issuance.

The common stock will be listed and posted for trading at the opening on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.

Stock Symbol: “TWP”
CUSIP: 884481 10 2
Trading Currency: CDN

Temporary Market Maker: Research Capital Corporation

Other Markets: The common stock of the Company has been listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. under the stock symbol “TWPG” since February 7, 2006.

Head Office Address:
One Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
USA

Website: www.tweisel.com

Email: mfisher@tweisel.com

Head Office Telephone Number: (415) 364-2500

Fax Number: (415) 364-2694

Investor Relations:
Deborah Lightfoot
Tel: (415) 364-2500
Email: investorrelations@tweisel.com or dlightfoot@tweisel.com

Chief Financial Officer: David Anthony Baylor

General Counsel and Secretary: Mark Philip Fisher

Incorporation: The Certificate of Incorporation of the Company was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on September 28, 2005.

Fiscal Year End: December 31

Nature of Business: The Company is an investment bank providing investment banking, brokerage, research and asset management services. The Company is specializing in the growth sectors of the economy, including the technology, healthcare, energy, mining and consumer sectors.

Co-Transfer Agents & Registrar: Mellon Investor Services LLC at its offices in Jersey City, NJ, New York, NY and Pittsburgh, PA; and CIBC Mellon Trust Company at its principal office in Toronto, Ontario.

Dividends: The Company has not previously paid dividends or distributions in respect of its common stock and does not have any current intention to pay any dividend or distribution in respect of its common stock.