EXHIBIT NO. 23.1
Consent of
Independent Certified Public Accountants
THCG, Inc.
New York, New York
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in the registration statement of our reports dated August 30, 2000
included in THCG, Inc.'s Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 1999 and to
all references to our firm included in this registration statement.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Arthur Andersen, LLP
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Arthur Andersen, LLP
New York, New York
August 30, 2000