The Securities & Futures Commission has sent a team of staff to the office of Whole Win Securities to conduct inquiries with the firm's management.

They have been making inquiries into the firm's records since May 26, when the commission issued a restriction notice on Whole Win. The notice prohibits the company from dealing with and disposing of its assets and those held on behalf of clients.

The commission is also seeking a court order appointing an administrator for the orderly and expeditious return of clients' assets. Clients who are concerned about possible losses can register a claim with the Investor Compensation Fund on 2523 7382. As of 5pm today the Investor Compensation Company had received 25 enquiries. Twelve investors have collected claim forms and two claim applications have been received.

According to Whole Win's record, there were 446 active clients as of April 30.

The commission said there is evidence that the matter is a conduct issue and is not related to the recent market correction. It has not received any report from broker firms of material withdrawal or account closing requests from clients.