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 this registration statement (Registration No. 333-44888) 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.
/s/ Arthur Andersen, LLP
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Arthur Andersen, LLP
New York, New York
October 19, 2000