Women in Finance Asia (WiFA) is an Association that provides women & men in the financial services industry the tools, resources and network to shift the dial in their professional interactions. We focus on key points of our members’ careers from being a young professional to an executive. Please check out our website for our upcoming events, and if you would like to know more, or get involved, please email jallum@wifasia.orgwww.wifasia.org
The Treasury Markets Association (TMA) was incorporated through the institutionalisation of the Treasury Markets Forum of Hong Kong and the merger with ACI-The Financial Markets Association of Hong Kong in 2005. Principal functions of the TMA include promoting co-operation and synergy among market practitioners with a view to enhancing professionalism and the overall competitiveness of the treasury markets in Hong Kong, thereby maintaining the role as an international financial centre.
Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW) is a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets. Founded in 1996, Tradeweb provides access to markets, data and analytics, electronic trading, straight-through-processing and reporting for more than 40 products to clients in the institutional, wholesale and retail markets. Advanced technologies developed by Tradeweb enhance price discovery, order execution and trade workflows while allowing for greater scale and helping to reduce risks in client trading operations. Tradeweb serves approximately 2,500 clients in more than 60 countries. In an average trading day, Tradeweb facilitates more than $630 billion in notional value.
Tradeweb Markets builds and operates many of the world's leading financial marketplaces, providing market participants with greater transparency and efficiency in fixed income, derivatives and ETF trading. Focused on applying technology to streamline the trade lifecycle, Tradeweb pioneered straight-throughprocessing in fixed income and now supports an integrated workflow for more than 20 marketplaces with electronic execution, processing, post-trade analysis and market data. Tradeweb Markets serves the dealer-to-customer markets through the Tradeweb institutional platform, inter-dealer trading through Dealerweb, and the US-based retail fixed income community on Tradeweb Direct. Customers rely on Tradeweb to drive the evolution of fixed income and derivatives through flexible trading architecture and more efficient, transparent markets.
Torstone Technology simplifies the complexities of post-trade, by connecting global financial industry expertise with post-trade technology innovation.
We are a leading global provider of cross-asset securities and derivatives post-trade processing technology. Torstone’s modern, cloud-based, award-winning Inferno platform is fast, flexible and future-proof. It enables global financial firms to reduce their costs, achieve greater control, minimise risk, and drive operational efficiency.
Combining many decades of investment banking expertise with in-depth global financial market and technology industry knowledge, we offer agile, secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. Use of our fully integrated cloud-based technology means you spend less time on manual processing and maintaining regulatory compliance, and more time with your customers.
We are a fast-growing company headquartered in London, with offices in New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo.
Thomson Reuters is the world’s leading source of news and information for professional markets. Our customers rely on us to deliver the intelligence, technology and expertise they need to find trusted answers. The business has operated in more than 100 countries for more than 100 years. Thomson Reuters shares are listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges. For more information, visit www.thomsonreuters.com.
Thomson Reuters Financial & Risk solutions deliver critical news, information and analytics to the global financial community – enabling transactions and connecting communities of trading, investing, financial and corporate professionals. Join the conversations at Inside Financial & Risk and on Twitter: @insidefinance, #TRFinRisk and #TRInnovation.
The Treasury Markets Association (TMA) was incorporated through the institutionalization of the Treasury Markets Forum of Hong Kong and merger with ACI - The Financial Markets Association of Hong Kong in 2005. Principal functions of the TMA include promoting co-operation and synergy among market practitioners with a view to enhancing professionalism and the overall competitiveness of the treasury markets in Hong Kong, thereby maintaining the role as an international financial centre.
The mission of the TMA is to further promote the professionalism and competitiveness of the treasury markets in Hong Kong through the following functions:
Developing appropriate codes and standards for the treasury markets
Promoting market and product development
Enhancing the professionalism of the market practitioners
Promoting Hong Kong as the preferred hub for treasury market businesses in the Asia Pacific region
The Hong Kong Trustees’ Association Limited was established in 1991 by members of the trust and fiduciary services sectors to represent the trust industry in Hong Kong, particularly in the areas of legislation and education. It is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and incorporated in Hong Kong. The Trustees’ Association currently has more than 110 members, and represents thousands of people working in the trust, pensions, private banking, asset servicing, legal, accounting and other professional services fields.
Our mission:
Represent the trust industry in promoting high standards of professionalism, corporate governance and regulatory compliance;
Contribute towards advancing the status of Hong Kong trust professionals and that of the industry internationally;
Represent the industry to the government, the media, local and international professional bodies and the public in promoting Hong Kong as an international trust and fiduciary services centre;
Promote quality standards for the industry by the issuance of Best Practice Guides applicable to corporate trusts, pension schemes, private trusts and charitable trusts; and
Contribute towards enhancing the education and knowledge of practitioners in the trust industry through relevant trust accreditation and training programmes.
The Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI Institute) is a professional membership organisation established in 1997 by leaders in the securities and investment industry with the support of the Securities and Futures Commission. The HKSI Institute champions professional standards of excellence in Hong Kong’s financial services industry and contributes to Hong Kong’s role as a leading international financial centre. We offer a comprehensive programme of high quality professional training, events and internationally recognised examinations, and a vibrant membership community to empower individuals to achieve their professional goals.
The Hong Kong Association of Banks (“HKAB”) was established in 1981 under the Hong Kong Association of Banks Ordinance. All fully licensed banks approved by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to operate in Hong Kong are legally required to be members of HKAB.
Key Roles of HKAB:
Promote the interests of members and create an environment to support further development of the banking sector.
Act as a focal point for consultation and liaison among members, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, regulators and other stakeholders.
Promote the continual competitiveness of Hong Kong as an international financial centre, the premier offshore RMB centre and Asia’s private wealth management hub.
The City of London Corporation is the governing body of the Square Mile dedicated to a vibrant and thriving City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London within a globally-successful UK. We aim to contribute to a flourishing society, shape outstanding environments and support a thriving economy. The Corporation supports and promotes London as a leading international financial centre, by helping to develop business opportunities, promoting policy dialogues, and encouraging financial innovation with partners globally. The City has representative offices in China and India, both of which have presence in the market for over a decade.
Led by the Corporation’s senior leaders, the City’s Lord Mayor and Chair of Policy and Resources Committee, we engage with stakeholders in China to establish stronger bilateral trade and investment ties for financial and professional services, focusing on Asset Management, Fintech, RMB Internationalisation, Green Finance and Belt & Road Initiative.
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, founded in 2002, is the world leader in alternative investment education. The CAIA Association is best known for the CAIA Charter®, an internationally recognized credential granted upon successful completion of a rigorous two-level exam series, combined with relevant work experience. Earning the CAIA Charter is the gateway to becoming a member of the CAIA Association, a global network of over 9,000 alternative investment leaders located in nearly 90 countries, who have demonstrated a deep and thorough understanding of alternative investing. CAIA also offers the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments Certificate Program®, an online course that provides an introduction to the core concepts of alternative investing. Having grown rapidly, the CAIA Association now supports vibrant chapters for its Charter Holder members located in financial centers around the world, produces world class research publications, and sponsors educational and networking events to help the CAIA community keep pace with the industry. CAIA is considered a leading authority and trusted voice for providing perspective on industry trends and developments worldwide. For more information, please visit CAIA.org.
Further information may be found via our website : www.caia.org or you may contact: Joanne Murphy, Managing Director, Asia Pacific – jmurphy@caia.org / Tel: +852 3752 0494; Wendy Leung, Assistant Director, Asia Pacific – wleung@caia.org / Tel: +852 3752 0495 or Peter Douglas, Director, CAIA Foundation– pdouglas@caia.org / Tel: +65 6536 4241
The ACT is the authentic voice of the treasury profession; educating, supporting and leading the treasurers of today and tomorrow.
Treasury in a company is key in determining the firm’s financial strategy and financial policy – advising on what businesses to invest in, organising the appropriate funding and controlling the risk in the organisation.
From qualifications through to CPD, the ACT enables and supports treasury professionals throughout their careers by:
providing clear treasury leadership and a trusted dynamic global network of experts
setting the benchmarks for treasury excellence and offering professional qualifications relevant to the changing needs of finance professionals
raising the profile of the treasury profession through championing its success and influencing the real economy at the highest levels with policy makers and regulators
The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) is a non-profit organisation that represents the interests of the commercial and investment banking community.
The ABS voices the interests of its members in Singapore through strategic engagement with its stakeholders – banks, regulators and customers. It also works with members to develop and implement industry code of conduct and guidelines that are in line with international best practices. It strengthens the relationships within the banking industry and builds consensus as well as gathers support for projects that benefit the industry as a whole. In the course of its work, it also partners with regional and international organisations to strengthen members’ interests.
As at 31 January 2018, the ABS has 156 members, comprising local and foreign banks/institutions and representative offices operating in Singapore.
Further information on ABS is available on the website: www.abs.org.sg
The Asia-Pacific Structured Finance Association (“APSA”) was formed in 2006 to promote the efficient growth and development of structured finance and securitisation throughout the Asia-Pacific region, and to advocate the interests and serve the needs of the structured finance industry.
APSA seeks to be a provide a platform for the views of the industry to be communicated to policy makers, regulators, standards-setters, market participants and investors. Our membership consists of various participants of the regional structured finance industry, including regulators, investors, originators, banks, trustees, rating agencies, accountants, lawyers, academics and students. Our nominal membership fee ensures APSA retains a wide and independent membership representation within the structured finance industry. APSA collaborates closely with other organisations with similar interests, including ASIFMA, ASF, Boyuan Foundation, CUAAFA, HKSI, IFLR and TMA (with corresponding benefits to our members).
For more information (including how to join APSA), please visit our website: www.apsa-asia.com
The Asia-Pacific Structured Finance Association (“APSA”) was formed in 2006 to promote the efficient growth and development of structured finance and securitisation throughout the Asia-Pacific region, and to advocate the interests and serve the needs of the structured finance industry.
APSA seeks to be a provide a platform for the views of the industry to be communicated to policy makers, regulators, standards-setters, market participants and investors. Our membership consists of various participants of the regional structured finance industry, including regulators, investors, originators, banks, trustees, rating agencies, accountants, lawyers, academics and students. Our nominal membership fee ensures APSA retains a wide and independent membership representation within the structured finance industry. APSA collaborates closely with other organisations with similar interests, including ASIFMA, ASF, Boyuan Foundation, CUAAFA, HKSI, IFLR and TMA (with corresponding benefits to our members).
For more information (including how to join APSA), please visit our website: www.apsa-asia.com
The Asia Cloud Computing Association (ACCA) is a leading industry association comprising the stakeholders of the cloud computing ecosystem in Asia. The ACCA works to ensure that the interests of the cloud computing community are effectively represented in the public policy debate. Our primary mission is to accelerate the growth of the cloud market in Asia, where we promote the growth and development of cloud computing in Asia Pacific through dialogue, training, and public education. Through regular meetings, we also provide a platform for members to discuss implementation and growth strategies, share ideas, and establish policies and best practices relating to the cloud computing ecosystem.
The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) is the global representative of the alternative investment industry, with around 2,000 corporate members in over 60 countries. AIMA’s fund manager members collectively manage more than $2 trillion in hedge fund and private credit assets.
AIMA draws upon the expertise and diversity of its membership to provide leadership in industry initiatives such as advocacy, policy and regulatory engagement, educational programmes and sound practice guides. AIMA works to raise media and public awareness of the value of the industry.
AIMA set up the Alternative Credit Council (ACC) to help firms focused in the private credit and direct lending space. The ACC currently represents over 100 members that manage $400 billion of private credit assets globally.
AIMA is committed to developing skills and education standards and is a co-founder of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation (CAIA) – the first and only specialised educational standard for alternative investment specialists. AIMA is governed by its Council (Board of Directors).
The Thai Bond Market Association, also known as ThaiBMA, is a regulatory association established under the Securities and Exchange Act. We operate as a self-regulatory organization and information center for the Thai bond market.
ThaiBMA is dedicated to developing the Thai bond market, for both public and private sectors. We also focused on member development and gathered feedback from the market participants in order to respond to the government regulations.
ThaiBMA has five main pillars:
Self-Regulatory Organization.
Bond Information and Service Center
Market Convention and Standard
Market Development and Trade Association
Bond Pricing Agency
For the past few decades, ThaiBMA has worked diligently for the maintenance of the Thai bond market efficiency. We are determined to function and operate at our best capabilities to build trust among all market participants and promote sustainability for the entire Thai bond market.
SWIFT is a global member-owned cooperative and the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services. We provide our community with a platform for messaging and standards for communicating, and we offer products and services to facilitate access and integration, identification, analysis and financial crime compliance.
Our messaging platform, products and services connect more than 11,000 banking and securities organisations, market infrastructures and corporate customers in more than 200 countries and territories, enabling them to communicate securely and exchange standardised financial messages in a reliable way.
As their trusted provider, we facilitate global and local financial flows, support trade and commerce all around the world; we relentlessly pursue operational excellence and continually seek ways to lower costs, reduce risks and eliminate operational inefficiencies.
Headquartered in Belgium, SWIFT’s international governance and oversight reinforces the neutral, global character of its cooperative structure. SWIFT’s global office network ensures an active presence in all the major financial centres.
SWIFT is a global member-owned cooperative and the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services. We provide our community with a platform for messaging and standards for communicating, and we offer products and services to facilitate access and integration, identification, analysis and financial crime compliance.
Our messaging platform, products and services connect more than 11,000 banking and securities organisations, market infrastructures and corporate customers in more than 200 countries and territories, enabling them to communicate securely and exchange standardised financial messages in a reliable way.
As their trusted provider, we facilitate global and local financial flows, support trade and commerce all around the world; we relentlessly pursue operational excellence and continually seek ways to lower costs, reduce risks and eliminate operational inefficiencies.
Headquartered in Belgium, SWIFT’s international governance and oversight reinforces the neutral, global character of its cooperative structure. SWIFT’s global office network ensures an active presence in all the major financial centres.
SWIFT is a global member-owned cooperative and the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services. We provide our community with a platform for messaging and standards for communicating, and we offer products and services to facilitate access and integration, identification, analysis and financial crime compliance.
Our messaging platform, products and services connect more than 11,000 banking and securities organisations, market infrastructures and corporate customers in more than 200 countries and territories, enabling them to communicate securely and exchange standardised financial messages in a reliable way.
As their trusted provider, we facilitate global and local financial flows, support trade and commerce all around the world; we relentlessly pursue operational excellence and continually seek ways to lower costs, reduce risks and eliminate operational inefficiencies.
Headquartered in Belgium, SWIFT’s international governance and oversight reinforces the neutral, global character of its cooperative structure. SWIFT’s global office network ensures an active presence in all the major financial centres.
SMBC Group is a global financial organization whose group companies operate in a wide range of fields including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards and consumer finance. With more than 70,000 employees in over 40 countries and regions, we are able to use our global network and capabilities to offer our clients the optimal financial solutions for their needs.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a core member of the Group, one of the largest commercial banks in Japan and can trace the origin of its banking business back to the seventeenth century. SMBC’s competitive advantages include its solid and extensive client base, the expeditious implementation of strategies, and also the service providing capability of its predominant Group companies.
We position “Our Mission” as the universal philosophy underpinning the management of SMBC Group and as the foundation for all of our corporate activities.
We grow and prosper together with our customers, by providing services of greater value to them.
We aim to maximize our shareholders' value through the continuous growth of our business.
We create a work environment that encourages and rewards diligent and highly-motivated employees.
SMBC Group is united in its effort to provide highly sophisticated and comprehensive financial services to clients.
We are a leading international banking group, with more than a 150-year history in some of the world’s most dynamic markets. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, Here for good. We are present in more than 60 markets, with over 1,000 branches and around 3,000 ATMs. Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges as well as the Bombay and National Stock Exchanges in India. The history of Standard Chartered in Hong Kong dates back to 1859. It is currently one of the Hong Kong SAR’s three note-issuing banks. Standard Chartered incorporated its Hong Kong business on 1 July 2004, and now operates as a licensed bank in Hong Kong under the name of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered PLC. For more stories and expert opinions please visit Insights at sc.com. Follow Standard Chartered on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth, aiming to be the trusted partner for its clients, committed to the positive transformations of society and the economy.
Active in the real economy for over 150 years, with a solid position in Europe and connected to the rest of the world, Societe Generale has over 149,000 members of staff in 67 countries and supports on a daily basis 31 million individual clients,
businesses and institutional investors around the world by offering a wide range of advisory services and tailored financial solutions. The Group is built on three complementary core businesses:
French Retail Banking which encompasses the Societe Generale, Crédit du Nord and Boursorama brands. Each offers a full range of financial services with omnichannel products at the cutting edge of digital innovation;
International Retail Banking, Insurance and Financial Services to Corporates, with networks in Africa, Russia, Central and Eastern Europe and specialised businesses that are leaders in their markets;
Global Banking and Investor Solutions, which offers recognised expertise, key international locations and integrated solutions.
Societe Generale is included in the principal socially responsible investment indices: DJSI (World and Europe), FTSE4Good (Global and Europe), Euronext Vigeo (World, Europe and Eurozone), four of the STOXX ESG Leaders indices, and the MSCI Low Carbon Leaders Index.
For more information, you can follow us on Twitter @societegenerale or visit our website www.societegenerale.com
Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth, aiming to be the trusted partner for its clients, committed to the positive transformations of society and the economy.
Active in the real economy for over 150 years, with a solid position in Europe and connected to the rest of the world, Societe Generale has over 149,000 members of staff in 67 countries and supports on a daily basis 31 million individual clients, businesses and institutional investors around the world by offering a wide range of advisory services and tailored financial solutions. The Group is built on three complementary core businesses:
French Retail Banking which encompasses the Societe Generale, Crédit du Nord and Boursorama brands. Each offers a full range of financial services with omnichannel products at the cutting edge of digital innovation;
International Retail Banking, Insurance and Financial Services to Corporates, with networks in Africa, Russia, Central and Eastern Europe and specialised businesses that are leaders in their markets;
Global Banking and Investor Solutions, which offers recognised expertise, key international locations and integrated solutions.
Societe Generale is included in the principal socially responsible investment indices: DJSI (World and Europe), FTSE4Good (Global and Europe), Euronext Vigeo (World, Europe and Eurozone), four of the STOXX ESG Leaders indices, and the MSCI Low Carbon Leaders Index.
For more information, you can follow us on Twitter @societegenerale or visit our website www.societegenerale.com
Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading player with around 12 000 professionals and a commercial offer in 37 countries, with extensive European coverage and representative offices in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region. Supporting its clients across various sectors, the Corporate & Investment Bank offers bespoke financial solutions combining innovation, advisory services and high execution quality in four areas of expertise: investment banking, financing, market activities and investor services.
For Corporates, Financial Institutions, Sovereigns and the Public Sector: providing strategic advice (M&A, debt, capital structure, and asset & liability management), as well as providing capital market access to finance projects and providing hedging solutions especially in foreign exchange and rates.
For Investors: offering reliable and sound investment opportunities and risk management solutions through its integrated platform delivering comprehensive access to markets (fixed income, credit, foreign exchange, commodity markets, equity, and derivatives), as well as advice and financial engineering, quality of execution, forward-looking research, and an industry leading clearing proposition & prime brokerage services.
Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth, aiming to be the trusted partner for its clients, committed to the positive transformations of society and the economy. Active in the real economy for over 150 years, with a solid position in Europe and connected to the rest of the world, Societe Generale has over 147,000 members of staff in 67 countries and supports on a daily basis 31 million individual clients, businesses and institutional investors around the world by offering a wide range of advisory services and tailored financial solutions. The Group is built on three complementary core businesses:
French Retail Banking, which encompasses the Societe Generale, Crédit du Nord and Boursorama brands. Each offers a full range of financial services with omnichannel products at the cutting edge of digital innovation;
International Retail Banking, Insurance and Financial Services to Corporates, with networks in Africa, Russia, Central and Eastern Europe and specialised businesses that are leaders in their markets;
Global Banking and Investor Solutions, which offers recognised expertise, key international locations and integrated solutions.
Societe Generale is included in the principal socially responsible investment indices: DJSI (World and Europe), FTSE4Good (Global and Europe), Euronext Vigeo (World, Europe and Eurozone), four of the STOXX ESG Leaders indices, and the MSCI Low Carbon Leaders Index.
For more information, you can follow us on twitter @societegenerale or visit our website www.societegenerale.com.
SmartStream is a recognised leader in financial transaction management solutions that enables firms to improve operational control, reduce costs, build new revenue streams, mitigate risk and comply accurately with regulations.
By helping its customers through their transformative digital strategies, SmartStream provides a range of solutions for the transaction lifecycle with artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies embedded - which can also be deployed in the cloud or as managed services.
As a result, more than 2,000 clients—including 70 of the world’s top 100 banks, rely on SmartStream Transaction Lifecycle Management (TLM®) solutions to deliver greater efficiency to their operations.
Singapore Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Industry Association (ACCESS) was founded in 2014. ACCESS envisions Singapore as a premier global hub for businesses driven by digital currencies and blockchain technologies. The organization believes in the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, and with responsible use and proper regulatory support, ACCESS sees digital currency applications and distributed ledgers benefiting everyone. The group aims to foster an open and clear dialogue between the country’s cryptocurrency and blockchain businesses and the larger society, educate the public about the benefits of the new technology, and to provide a united public voice and platform for the Singapore cryptocurrency and blockchain community.
Shenzhen Internet Finance Association (SZIFA) established in July 2015, which is the self regulatory organization that under the support and guidance of Shenzhen municipal government and the development of the Shenzhen Municipal Government Financial Services Office. At present, there are more than 200 members joining in the SZIFA, including a number of well-known Internet financial companies, which representing the highest level of the Internet financial industry in Shenzhen. The main responsibilities of the SZIFA include the enhancement of the Shenzhen area of the Internet financial industry self-regulation, the development and service of members, external propaganda and industry communication, etc.
SZIFA adhere to help the government regulate the Internet financial market, promote the healthy development of the industry, help Internet financial enterprises to enhance their competitiveness, provide an innovation, development, and standardized platform for Internet financial industry to communicate and cooperate.
Singapore Exchange is Asia’s leading and trusted market infrastructure, operating equity, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards. As Asia’s most international, multi-asset exchange, SGX provides listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services, with about 40% of listed companies and 75% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore.
SGX is the world’s most liquid offshore market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN and offers commodities and currency derivatives products. Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities.
At SGInnovate, we build and scale Deep Tech startups into high potential companies with global impact. We believe that hard global problems can be solved using Deep Tech, and Singapore, where we are based, is uniquely positioned to realise Deep Tech innovations that can tackle these challenges. Our Deep Tech Nexus Strategy is focused on adding tangible value to the Deep Tech startup ecosystem in two key areas – development of Human Capital and deployment of Investment Capital. With the support of our partners and co-investors, we back entrepreneurial scientists through equity-based investments, access to talent and business-building advice. Our efforts are prioritised around emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Tech, MedTech and Quantum Tech, which represent impactful and scalable answers to global challenges. SGInnovate is a private-limited company wholly owned by the Singapore Government. For more information, please visit www.sginnovate.com.
The Securities Association of Singapore was formed in 2001 by the retail stockbroking companies in Singapore with the primary objectives of promoting the securities and investment industry and supporting a sound industry structure for investors.
Over the years, its membership has grown in size which includes retail stockbrokers and leading OTC providers from the securities and investment industry. We aim to promote investment knowledge and skills among retail investors and uplift the high industry standards through public education and awareness programs.
The SAS provides a strong platform for members to actively engage regulators, policy makers and other players in the securities industry on strategic, regulatory, technology and operational issues that affect the industry. By galvanising members together as one voice, members are able to present collective views and proposals to regulators and authorities. They are able to enjoy better rates from vendors through collective negotiation powers and economy of scale. Various industry workgroups are formed to share views and address industry issues. Training programmes are continuously developed to educate and upgrade the expertise and professionalism of members in the securities and investment industry.
The Securities Association of Singapore was formed in 2001 by the retail stockbroking companies in Singapore with the primary objectives of promoting the securities and investment industry and
establishing a sound industry structure.
Over the years, its membership has grown in size which includes foreign/institutional stockbrokers and leading CFD providers from the securities and investment industry. The CFD chapter aims to promote CFDs investment among investors and uplift the high industry standards through public education.
The SAS provides a strong platform for members to actively engage regulators, policy makers and other players in the securities industry on strategic, regulatory, technology and operational issues
that affect the industry. By galvanising members together as one voice, members are able to present collective views and proposals to regulators and authorities. They are able to enjoy better rates from vendors through collective negotiation powers. Industry workgroups are formed to share views and address industry issues. Training programmes are continuously developed to educate and upgrade the expertise and professionalism of members and their clients in the securities and investment industry.
S&P Global Ratings is the world’s leading provider of credit ratings. Our ratings are essential to driving growth, providing transparency and helping educate market participants so they can make decisions with confidence. We have more than 1 million credit ratings outstanding on government, corporate, financial sector and structured finance entities and securities. We offer a view of the market built on a unique combination of broad perspective and local insight. We provide our opinions and research about relative credit risk; market participants gain information to help support the growth of transparent, liquid debt markets worldwide.
S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings.
S&P Global Ratings is the world’s leading provider of credit ratings. Our ratings are essential to driving growth, providing transparency and helping educate market participants so they can make decisions with confidence. We have more than 1 million credit ratings outstanding on government, corporate, financial sector and structured finance entities and securities. We offer a view of the market built on a unique combination of broad perspective and local insight. We provide our opinions and research about relative credit risk; market participants gain information to help support the growth of transparent, liquid debt markets worldwide.
S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings.
Regulation Asia tracks and analyses financial regulation across Asia to keep readers informed on the changes and their impacts. Since November 2013, our audience and subscription base have grown to include key regulatory bodies, exchanges, banks, asset managers, law firms, technology vendors and consultants.
Through our research, reporting, featured content and events, we play a key role in the regulatory agenda.
Regulation Asia tracks and analyses financial regulation across Asia to keep readers informed on the changes and their impacts. Since November 2013, our audience and subscription base have grown to include key regulatory bodies, exchanges, banks, asset managers, law firms, technology vendors and consultants.
Through our research, reporting, featured content and events, we play a key role in the regulatory agenda.
Regulation Asia tracks and analyses financial regulation across Asia to keep readers informed on the changes and their impacts. Since November 2013, our audience and subscription base have grown to include key regulatory bodies, exchanges, banks, asset managers, law firms, technology vendors and consultants.
Through our research, reporting, featured content and events, we play a key role in the regulatory agenda.
Regulation Asia tracks and analyses financial regulation across Asia to keep readers informed on the changes and their impacts. Since November 2013, our audience and subscription base have grown to include key regulatory bodies, exchanges, banks, asset managers, law firms, technology vendors and consultants.
Through our research, reporting, featured content and events, we play a key role in the regulatory agenda.
Since its launch in November 2013, Regulation Asia has become an essential source of regulatory intelligence, with subscribers from every regulator in the region; global, regional and local financial institutions; and leading service providers.
An audience of more than 4,000 individuals reflects Regulation Asia's value as a monitor of developments in Asia Pacific financial regulation – covering everything from financial market infrastructure, capital rules and enforcement action to the ‘nebulous concepts' of conduct and culture, regtech and fintech.
With each jurisdiction having its own mandate to preserve order in financial markets – and those markets in constant flux – understanding the region’s regulatory complexities is challenging and timeconsuming.
Regulation Asia cuts through this complexity through a combination of insightful features, interviews and research, conferences and roundtables. It has become the regional forum for dialogue between financial regulators and those they regulate.
Since its launch in November 2013, Regulation Asia has become an essential source of regulatory intelligence, with subscribers from every regulator in the region; global, regional and local financial institutions; and leading service providers.
An audience of more than 4,000 individuals reflects Regulation Asia's value as a monitor of developments in Asia Pacific financial regulation – covering everything from financial market infrastructure, capital rules and enforcement action to the ‘nebulous concepts' of conduct and culture, regtech and fintech.
With each jurisdiction having its own mandate to preserve order in financial markets – and those markets in constant flux – understanding the region’s regulatory complexities is challenging and timeconsuming.
Regulation Asia cuts through this complexity through a combination of insightful features, interviews and research, conferences and roundtables. It has become the regional forum for dialogue between financial regulators and those they regulate.
Refinitiv is one of the world’s largest providers of financial markets data and infrastructure, serving over 40,000 institutions in over 190 countries.
With today’s leading data, analytics, trading, and risk assessment tools, we help customers and partners make the best use of our world-class data to drive performance in trading, investment, wealth management, regulatory compliance, market data management, enterprise risk and fighting financial crime. These tools include World-Check, a risk intelligence database for financial crime legislation compliance, FXall, Eikon, the execution management system REDI, Datastream for macro-economic analysis, AutoAudit and our Elektron Data Platform, a suite of propositions that power the enterprise and connect global markets.
Refinitiv, formerly the Financial and Risk business of Thomson Reuters, is one of the world’s largest providers of financial markets data and infrastructure, serving over 40,000 institutions in over 190 countries. It provides leading data and insights, trading platforms, and open data and technology platforms that connect a thriving global financial markets community - driving performance in trading, investment, wealth management, regulatory compliance, market data management, enterprise risk and fighting financial crime.
Refinitiv is one of the world’s largest providers of financial markets data and infrastructure, serving over 40,000 institutions in over 190 countries.
With today’s leading data, analytics, trading, and risk assessment tools, we help customers and partners make the best use of our world-class data to drive performance in trading, investment, wealth management, regulatory compliance, market data management, enterprise risk and fighting financial crime. These tools include World-Check, a risk intelligence database for financial crime legislation compliance, FXall, Eikon, the execution management system REDI, Datastream for macro-economic analysis, AutoAudit and our Elektron Data Platform, a suite of propositions that power the enterprise and connect global markets.
Refinitiv, formerly the Financial and Risk business of Thomson Reuters, is one of the world’s largest providers of financial markets data and infrastructure, serving over 40,000 institutions in over 190 countries. It provides leading data and insights, trading platforms, and open data and technology platforms that connect a thriving global financial markets community - driving performance in trading, investment, wealth management, regulatory compliance, market data management, enterprise risk and fighting financial crime.
PwC China, Hong Kong and Macau work together on a collaborative basis, subject to local applicable laws. Collectively, we have over 600 partners and over 17,000 people in total.
We provide organisations with the professional service they need, wherever they may be located. Our highly qualified, experienced professionals listen to different points of view to help organisations solve their business issues and identify and maximise the opportunities they seek. Our industry specialisation allows us to help co-create solutions with our clients for their sector of interest.
We are located in these cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Shenyang, Tianjin, Dalian, Jinan, Qingdao, Zhengzhou, Xi'an, Nanjing, Hefei, Suzhou, Wuhan, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Chongqing, Changsha, Kunming, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Macau, Haikou.
IFLR’s Practice Insight, a Euromoney service, analyses how financial institutions are reacting to capital markets rules – from those on the inside. Our team uncovers regulatory-driven uncertainty within banks, asset managers and trading venues on issues including – but not limited to – benchmark reform, Mifid II, prospectus rules, bank resolution, Brexit planning and margin reform. Activate your free access: http://bit.ly/Free-Access-to-PI
The Personal Investment Management and Financial Advice Association (PIMFA) is the UK’s leading trade association for firms that provide investment management and financial advice to everyone from individuals and families to charities, pension funds, trusts and companies.
Our objective is to create the optimal operating environment for our member firms to deliver their services and meet client’s needs. PIMFA also leads the debate on policy and regulatory recommendations to ensure that the UK remains a global centre of excellence in the investment management and financial advice arena.
PIMFA was created in 2017 as the outcome of a merger between the Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) and the Wealth Management Association (WMA) with a history as a trade association going back for 27 years.
The Personal Investment Management and Financial Advice Association (PIMFA) is the UK’s leading trade association for firms that provide investment management and financial advice to everyone from individuals and families to charities, pension funds, trusts and companies.
Our objective is to create the optimal operating environment for our member firms to deliver their services and meet client’s needs. PIMFA also leads the debate on policy and regulatory recommendations to ensure that the UK remains a global centre of excellence in the investment management and financial advice arena.
PIMFA was created in 2017 as the outcome of a merger between the Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) and the Wealth Management Association (WMA) with a history as a trade association going back for 27 years.
Pengyuan International (full name: Pengyuan Credit Rating (Hong Kong) Company Limited) is a credit rating agency licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (‘SFC’) for providing credit rating services. We provide global-scale credit ratings on issuers and issuances regarding sovereign and public finance, financial institutions, corporates and structured finance, as well as related credit analytics.
Pengyuan International is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pengyuan Ratings, one of the first China-based credit rating agencies. Pengyuan Ratings has issued more than 40,000 issuer and issuance ratings inChina by the end of 2017. In 2017, Pengyuan Ratings rated about one-third of issuers and issuances in the Chinese enterprise bond market.
PASLA is an association of 60 firms that are active in the business of securities borrowing and lending (SBL) in Asian markets. PASLA's aims, amongst others, are to liaise with regional market participants to promote and develop appropriate regulatory frameworks for the industry, to represent the common interests of institutions engaged in SBL and to assist in efficient and competitive market developments.
PASLA is an association of over 60 firms that are active in the business of securities borrowing and lending (SBL) in Asian markets. PASLA's aims, amongst others, are to liaise with regional market participants to promote and develop appropriate regulatory frameworks for the industry, to represent the common interests of institutions engaged in SBL and to assist in efficient and competitive market developments.
PaRR (Policy and Regulatory Report), an Acuris company, provides news, data and analysis on antitrust enforcement, merger reviews and litigation to help our subscribers anticipate future regulatory risks. We also explain the impact of key policy developments in the areas of cybersecurity / data privacy, anti-corruption, intellectual property and sector-specific regulatory change. Together with our unique M&A and enforcement databases, PaRR is an indispensable resource for law firms, corporates, consultants and investors. To find out more, please visit parr-global.com
PASLA is an association of 59 firms that are active in the business of securities borrowing and lending (SBL) in Asian markets. PASLA's aims, amongst others, are to liaise with regional market participants to promote and develop appropriate regulatory frameworks for the industry, to represent the common interests of institutions engaged in SBL and to assist in efficient and competitive market developments.
PASLA is an association of 60 firms that are active in the business of securities borrowing and lending (SBL) in Asian markets. PASLA's aims, amongst others, are to liaise with regional market participants to promote and develop appropriate regulatory frameworks for the industry, to represent the common interests of institutions engaged in SBL and to assist in efficient and competitive market developments.
PASLA is an association of 60 firms that are active in the business of securities borrowing and lending (SBL) in Asian markets. PASLA's aims, amongst others, are to liaise with regional market participants to promote and develop appropriate regulatory frameworks for the industry, to represent the common interests of institutions engaged in SBL and to assist in efficient and competitive market developments.
PASLA is an association of 60 firms that are active in the business of securities borrowing and lending (SBL) in Asian markets. PASLA's aims, amongst others, are to liaise with regional market participants to promote and develop appropriate regulatory frameworks for the industry, to represent the common interests of institutions engaged in SBL and to assist in efficient and competitive market developments.
Optiver Australia Pty Limited (Optiver) is part of the Optiver group of companies (Optiver group) which is a leading global market making group, focused on pricing and risk management. We provide liquidity to financial markets using our own capital, at our own risk, trading a wide range of products: listed derivatives, cash equities and ETFs. We strive to improve the markets and provide efficiencies for end investors. Optiver Group employs around 1000 employees with offices in Sydney, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei, Amsterdam, Chicago and London. Optiver is an active participant in various committees and industry associations, such as ASIFMA, with a goal to improve the market.
Optiver has been trading and providing liquidity in Asia since 1997.
Move Fast. Break Nothing. OpenFin is the financial industry's operating system, enabling rapid and secure deployment, native experience and desktop interoperability. Used by the largest industry players through to the newest of FinTech innovators, OpenFin runs more than 1,000 applications at more than 1,500 banks and buy-side firms across 200,000 desktops in 60+ countries. OpenFin investors include Bain Capital Ventures, Barclays, DRW Venture Capital, NEX Euclid Opportunities, J.P. Morgan, NYCA Partners, Pivot Investment Partners and Wells Fargo among others.
OMFIF is an independent think tank for central banking, economic policy and public investment - a neutral platform for best practice in worldwide public-private sector exchanges. With offices in London and Singapore, OMFIF focuses on global policy and investment themes relating to central banks, sovereign funds, pension funds, regulators and treasuries. Global Public Investors with investable assets of $33.8tn are at the heart of this network.
OMFIF is an independent think tank for central banking, economic policy and public investment - a neutral platform for best practice in worldwide public-private sector exchanges. With offices in London and Singapore, OMFIF focuses on global policy and investment themes relating to central banks, sovereign funds, pension funds, regulators and treasuries. Global Public Investors with investable assets of $33.8tn are at the heart of this network.
Nomura is an Asia-headquartered financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Merchant Banking. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.
Nomura is an Asia-headquartered financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Merchant Banking. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.
For more than 140 years, Nikkei has been providing unparalleled coverage of Japan's economy, industries and markets. The group's business portfolio includes publishing, broadcasting and the Nikkei 225 stock index. Its flagship newspaper, The Nikkei, has a circulation of approximately 3 million. With 37 global bureaus and over 1,300 journalists, Nikkei is ideally positioned to provide Asian news and analysis to a global audience.. The Financial Times(FT), the global business newspaper, joined the Nikkei group in 2015. As content partners, the Nikkei Asian Review and the FT share select articles with their respective audiences and collaborate editorially on joint projects.
NexChange is the professional social network for the financial services industry. It's a place for financial professionals to connect with peers, discover events, engage with industry content, and access financial data. It is a platform that seeks to unite the global financial community to enable professionals to reach their full potential.
Headquartered in New York, NexChange resides at the intersection between finance, media, and technology. Its operations have now extended to London and Hong Kong to access world's financial centers and support its global network. Learn more at NexChange.com.
NexChange is the professional social network for the financial services industry. It's a place for financial professionals to connect with peers, discover events, engage with industry content, and access financial data. It is a platform that seeks to unite the global financial community to enable professionals to reach their full potential.
Headquartered in New York, NexChange resides at the intersection between finance, media, and technology. Its operations have now extended to London and Hong Kong to access world's financial centers and support its global network. Learn more at NexChange.com.
NexChange is the professional social network for the financial services industry. It's a place for financial professionals to connect with peers, discover events, engage with industry content, and access financial data. It is a platform that seeks to unite the global financial community to enable professionals to reach their full potential.
Headquartered in New York, NexChange resides at the intersection between finance, media, and technology. Its operations have now extended to London and Hong Kong to access world's financial centers and support its global network. Learn more at NexChange.com.
TheNew Zealand Financial Markets Association is the professional body for wholesale (institutional) banking in New Zealand. The Association represents the interests of its members in ensuring the sound management of the over-the-counter financial markets. This is achieved by promoting effective self-regulatory initiatives, advocating for the industry, providing relevant education, and developing and implementing high professional standards to be used by members when dealing in these markets.
NZFMA also maintains and is the Benchmark Administrator for benchmarks and indicative closing rates calculated and published by the NZdata Service. NZFMA membership is institutionally based, with members providing a wide range of financial services such as corporate banking, trading in financial instruments and trade finance.
The New Zealand Financial Markets Association is the professional body for wholesale (institutional) banking in New Zealand. The Association represents the interests of its members in ensuring the sound management of the over-the-counter financial markets. This is achieved by promoting effective selfregulatory initiatives, advocating for the industry, providing relevant education, and developing and implementing high professional standards to be used by members when dealing in these markets.
NZFMA also maintains and is the Benchmark Administrator for benchmarks and indicative closing rates calculated and published by the NZdata Service.
NZFMA membership is institutionally based, with members providing a wide range of financial services such as corporate banking, trading in financial instruments and trade finance.
Moody's Investors Service is a leading provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. Moody's commitment and expertise contributes to transparent and integrated financial markets. The firm's ratings and analysis track debt covering more than 135 sovereign nations, approximately 5,000 non-financial corporate issuers, 4,000 financial institutions issuers, 18,000 public finance issuers, 11,000 structured finance transactions, and 1,000 infrastructure and project finance issuers. Moody's Investors Service is a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO), which reported revenue of $4.2 billion in 2017, employs approximately 11,900 people worldwide and maintains a presence in 41 countries. Further information is available at www.moodys.com.
Moody's Investors Service is a leading provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. Moody's commitment and expertise contributes to transparent and integrated financial markets. The firm's ratings and analysis track debt covering more than 135 sovereign nations, approximately 5,000 non-financial corporate issuers, 4,000 financial institutions issuers, 18,000 public finance issuers, 11,000 structured finance transactions, and 1,000 infrastructure and project finance issuers. Moody's Investors Service is a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO), which reported revenue of $4.2 billion in 2017, employs approximately 11,900 people worldwide and maintains a presence in 41 countries. Further information is available at www.moodys.com.
Moody's Investors Service is a leading provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. Moody's commitment and expertise contributes to transparent and integrated financial markets. The firm's ratings and analysis track debt covering more than 135 sovereign nations, approximately 5,000 nonfinancial corporate issuers, 4,000 financial institutions issuers, 18,000 public finance issuers, 11,000 structured finance transactions, and 1,000 infrastructure and project finance issuers. Moody's Investors Service is a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO), which reported revenue of $4.2 billion in 2017, employs approximately 11,900 people worldwide and maintains a presence in 41 countries.
Moody's Investors Service is a leading provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. Moody's commitment and expertise contributes to transparent and integrated financial markets. The firm's ratings and analysis track debt covering more than 135 sovereign nations, approximately 5,000 non-financial corporate issuers, 4,000 financial institutions issuers, 18,000 public finance issuers, 11,000 structured finance transactions, and 1,000 infrastructure and project finance issuers. Moody's Investors Service is a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO), which reported revenue of $4.2 billion in 2017, employs approximately 11,900 people worldwide and maintains a presence in 41 countries. Further information is available at www.moodys.com.
Established in May 1999, Mizuho Securities Asia Limited began as a securities firm specializing in Japanese equity sales & trading. Since our inception, we have expanded our business into a wide range of areas. With around 250 professionals, we are striving to become a full-service investment bank in Asia, providing our clients with the highest quality service.
With our base in Hong Kong, Mizuho Securities Asia is a subsidiary of Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd., the core securities firm in the Mizuho Financial Group. Our parent company is a global enterprise with subsidiaries operating in all major financial markets worldwide.
Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd provides a wealth of financial products and services covering regional brokerage, corporate finance, M&A advisory and capital market advisory. Our clients are diverse, including financial institutions, hedge funds and multi-national professional investors.
Our strengths include a strong customer base and close relationships with other members of the Group. Our affiliates in Asia include Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Mizuho Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., Mizuho Investment Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and Mizuho Securities India Private Limited, which offer advisory services to corporate clients, as well as Mizuho representative offices in Shanghai and Beijing.
Established in May 1999, Mizuho Securities Asia Ltd. (MHSA) began as a securities firm specializing in Japanese equity sales & trading. Since our inception, we have expanded our business into a wide range of areas. With about 250 professionals we strive to grow into a full-service investment bank in Asia, giving our clients the highest quality service.
With our base in Hong Kong, MHSA is a subsidiary of Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd (MHSC), the core securities firm in the Mizuho Financial Group. Our parent company is a global enterprise with subsidiaries operating in all major financial markets worldwide.
MHSA provides a wealth of financial products and services covering regional brokerage, corporate finance, M&A advisory and capital market advisory. Our clients are diverse, including financial institutions, hedge funds and multi-national professional investors.
Our strengths include a strong customer base and close relationships with other members of the Group. Our affiliates in Asia include Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Mizuho Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., Mizuho Investment Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and Mizuho Securities India Private Limited, which offer advisory services to corporate clients, as well as Mizuho representative offices in Shanghai and Beijing.
Established in May 1999, Mizuho Securities Asia Ltd. (MHSA) began as a securities firm specializing in Japanese equity sales & trading. Today, we have over 200 professionals, giving our clients the highest quality service. MHSA is a subsidiary of Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd (MHSC), the core securities firm in Mizuho Financial Group. Our parent company is a global enterprise with subsidiaries operating in all major financial markets worldwide. MHSA provides a wealth of financial products and services covering regional brokerage, corporate finance, M&A advisory and capital market advisory. Our clients are diverse, including financial institutions, hedge funds and multi-national professional investors. Our affiliates in Asia include Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Mizuho Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., Mizuho Investment Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and Mizuho Securities India Private Limited, which offer advisory services to corporate clients, as well as Mizuho representative offices in Shanghai and Beijing.
Established in May 1999, Mizuho Securities Asia Ltd. (MHSA) began as a securities firm specializing in Japanese equity sales & trading. Since our inception, we have expanded our business into a wide range of areas. With about 250 professionals we strive to grow into a full-service investment bank in Asia, giving our clients the highest quality service.
With our base in Hong Kong, MHSA is a subsidiary of Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd (MHSC), the core securities firm in the Mizuho Financial Group. Our parent company is a global enterprise with subsidiaries operating in all major financial markets worldwide.
MHSA provides a wealth of financial products and services covering regional brokerage, corporate finance, M&A advisory and capital market advisory. Our clients are diverse, including financial institutions, hedge funds and multi-national professional investors.
Our strengths include a strong customer base and close relationships with other members of the Group. Our affiliates in Asia include Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Mizuho Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., Mizuho Investment Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and Mizuho Securities India Private Limited, which offer advisory services to corporate clients, as well as Mizuho representative offices in Shanghai and Beijing.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with around 3,000 locations in more than 50 countries. The Group has over 180,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The Group aims to “be the world’s most trusted financial group” through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all of the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges. For more information, visit www.mufg.jp/english.
The creation of MIT’s Hong Kong Innovation Node was announced in November 2015, where MIT President L. Rafael Reif described his vision of adding innovation to the traditional roles of teaching and research in the education of our students. Its focus is on cultivating the innovation capabilities of our students, increasing opportunities and accelerating the path from idea to impact – working together with alumni, affiliates and friends in the community to help galvanize the region’s innovation ecosystem. By bringing MIT to Hong Kong and Hong Kong to MIT, the Innovation Node is deepening MIT’s links to enhance the Institute’s presence in the Greater Bay Area as an important gateway for MIT in China.
The Hong Kong Innovation Node is building long-term value by enriching the educational experiences of MIT and Hong Kong students in key areas of innovation practice including entrepreneurship, making, and rapid scale-up of prototypes. In accordance with the mission of the MIT Innovation Initiative, the Hong Kong Innovation Node will educate the next generation of global innovators to take their ideas to impact by building a community of students, entrepreneurs, universities, businesses, and others, consistent with the MIT philosophy of Mens et Manus, Mind and Hand, for the benefit of all.
Mergermarket is an independent Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) intelligence service with an unrivalled network of dedicated M&A journalists based in 67 locations across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and Africa. Unlike any other service of its kind, Mergermarket specializes in providing forward-looking origination and deal flow opportunities integrated with a comprehensive deals database – resulting in real revenues for clients.
MyComplianceOffice (MCO) provides compliance management software that enables companies around the world to reduce their risk of misconduct. Our powerful platform lets compliance professionals demonstrate they are proactively managing the regulated activities of employees, third-party vendors and other agents of the firm. Available as a unified suite or à la carte, our easy-to-use and extensible SaaS-based solutions get clients up and running quickly and cost-efficiently. We’ve built our passion and proficiency for compliance automation into every product, empowering clients of all sizes to maximize technology to minimize conduct risk.
Luxembourg for Finance (LFF) is the Agency for the Development of the Financial Centre. It is a public-private partnership between the Luxembourg Government and the Luxembourg Financial Industry Federation (PROFIL). Founded in 2008, its objective is to develop Luxembourg’s financial services industry and identify new business opportunities.
LFF connects international investors to the range of financial services provided in Luxembourg, such as investment funds, wealth management, capital market operations or advisory services. In addition to being the first port of call for foreign journalists, LFF cooperates with the various professional associations and monitors global trends in finance, providing the necessary material on products and services available in Luxembourg. Furthermore, LFF manages multiple communication channels, organises seminars in international business locations, and takes part in selected world-class trade fairs and congresses.
Luxembourg for Finance (LFF) is the Agency for the Development of the Financial Centre. It is a public private partnership between the Luxembourg Government and the Luxembourg Financial Industry Federation (PROFIL). Founded in 2008, its objective is to develop Luxembourg’s financial services industry and identify new business opportunities.
LFF connects international investors to the range of financial services provided in Luxembourg, such as investment funds, wealth management, capital market operations or advisory services. In addition to being the first port of call for foreign journalists, LFF cooperates with the various professional associations and monitors global trends in finance, providing the necessary material on products and services available in Luxembourg. Furthermore, LFF manages multiple communication channels, organises seminars in international business locations, and takes part in selected world-class trade fairs
and congresses.
LPA stands for innovative digital and RegTech solutions, financial product expertise and strategies with a focus on capital markets. We have developed a broad software suite in the regulatory and digitalisation space to enable banks and financial institutions to increase their profitability and successfully improve the efficiency of their customer operations and experience. Since 1999, LPA has been sharing our knowledge of structured products particularly in the areas of:
• Digitalisation of sales and product governance processes. Document automation for legal and regulatory documents such as PRIIPs, term sheets, conformations, as well as digital web presentations
• Distribution Advisory Benchmarking, financial product engineering and processes
• RegTech MiFID II / MiFIR Solutions, Risk & Quant Consulting Services for IBOR reform, SFTR, market risk, counterparty risk, xVA and clearing & collateral management
LPA is owner-managed with headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany and offices in Barcelona, Madrid, and Singapore where more than 200 experts combine their skills to support our clients.
LPA stands for innovative digital and RegTech solutions, financial product expertise and strategies with focus on capital markets. We have developed a broad software suite in the regulatory and digitalisation space to enable banks and financial institutions to increase their profitability and adequately improve the efficiency of their customer operations. Since 1999, we share our knowledge of structured products particularly in the areas of:
Digitalisation of sales and product governance processes. Document automation for legal and regulatory documents such as PRIIPs, term sheets, conformations, as well as digital web presentations
Distribution Advisory Benchmarking, financial product engineering and processes
RegTech MiFID II / MiFIR Solutions, Risk & Quant Consulting Services for IBOR reform, SFTR, market risk, counterparty risk, xVA and clearing & collateral management LPA is owner-managed with headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany and offices in Barcelona, Madrid, and Singapore where more than 200 experts combine their skills to support our client
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is a global financial markets infrastructure business. Its diversified global business focuses on Information Services, Risk and Balance Sheet Management and Capital Formation. The Group supports global financial stability and sustainable economic growth by enabling businesses and economies to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. LSEG operates an open access model, offering choice and partnership to customers across all of its businesses. These include London Stock Exchange; Borsa Italiana; MTS (a European fixed income market); Turquoise (a pan-European equities MTF); FTSE Russell, a global index, data and analytics provider; global clearing house LCH; and LSEG Technology. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in North America, Italy, France and Sri Lanka, the Group employs approximately 4,500 people.
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is an international markets infrastructure business. The Groupoperates a broad range of international equity, ETF, bond and derivatives markets, including London Stock Exchange; Borsa Italiana; MTS; and Turquoise. Through FTSE Russell, the Group is a global leader in financial indexing, benchmarking and analytic services with approximately $15 trillion benchmarked to its indexes. The Group also provides customers with an extensive range of data services, research and analytics through The Yield Book, Mergent, SEDOL, UnaVista, XTF and RNS. Post trade and risk management services are a significant part of the Group’s business operations (LCH, a multi-asset global CCP operator, CC&G, the Italian clearing house and Monte Titoli, a leading European custody and settlement business). LSEG Technology develops and operates high performance technology solutions, including trading, market surveillance and post trade systems for over 40 organisations and exchanges, including the Group's own markets.
Llinks Law Offices (“Llinks”), founded in 1998, is a leading PRC law firm with in-depth expertise and range of resources. We strive to provide high quality legal services and exceed the expectations of our clients, which include corporates from all the commercial and industrial sectors, financial institutions, governmental entities and regulators, etc. Llinks’ core strengths in the fields of asset management, banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and dispute resolution enable us to provide our clients with bespoke, practical and commercially sound advice.
With our offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong and London, Llinks is confident of delivering comprehensive cross-border advice and solutions with added value for both Chinese and international clients. They benefit from our knowledge, intellectual rigour and experience when making judgements and achieving their business goals. Llinks commits to helping clients seamlessly navigate the different business landscapes and build successful opportunities whilst mitigating risks.
The LIAJ is an industry trade association for the Japanese life insurance industry. Through its voluntary membership the LIAJ represents all the 42 life insurance companies licensed and operating in Japan. It has been serving for the industry with an aim to promote the industry’s sound development and maintain its reliability, thereby contributing to improving quality of national life. The LIAJ celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2018.
Lianhe Global is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lianhe Credit Information Service Co., Ltd. (“Lianhe Group”). Lianhe Global was incorporated on 26 September 2017 in Hong Kong SAR and was granted a type 10 license, providing Credit Rating Services, by the Securities and Futures Commission in July 2018.
Lianhe Group owns China Lianhe Credit Rating Co., Ltd (“Lianhe Ratings”) which focuses on the Interbank Market and United Credit Ratings Co., Ltd. (“United Ratings”) which focuses on the Exchange Market, in China. Together, we refer to them as Lianhe Capital Markets. Lianhe Capital Markets is now one of the two largest credit rating agencies in China since its founding in 2000. As of December 2018, Lianhe Capital Markets had approximately 350 analysts covering a portfolio of 5,000 issuers ranging from corporates, LGFVs, and banks to structured finance products in China.
Lianhe Global published our first USD bond rating in January 2019 and we have rated USD4.11 billion cross-border bonds so far. This makes us the Fourth-Largest International Rating Agency in the Chinese offshore bond market. Please refer to our website for the rating action commentaries and rating reports that we have published.
Lianhe Global is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lianhe Credit Information Service Co., Ltd. (“Lianhe Group”). Lianhe Global was incorporated on 26 September 2017 in Hong Kong SAR and was granted a type 10 license, providing Credit Rating Services, by the Securities and Futures Commission in July 2018.
Lianhe Group owns China Lianhe Credit Rating Co., Ltd (“Lianhe Ratings”) which focuses on the Interbank Market and United Credit Ratings Co., Ltd. (“United Ratings”) which focuses on the Exchange Market, in China. Together, we refer to them as Lianhe Capital Markets. Lianhe Capital Markets is now one of the two largest credit rating agencies in China since its founding in 2000. As of December 2018, Lianhe Capital Markets had approximately 350 analysts covering a portfolio of 5,000 issuers ranging from corporates, LGFVs, and banks to structured finance products in China.
Lianhe Global published our first USD bond rating in January 2019 and we have rated USD4.11 billion cross-border bonds so far. This makes us the Fourth-Largest International Rating Agency in the Chinese offshore bond market. Please refer to our website for the rating action commentaries and rating reports that we have published.
Lexcel Partners, Attorneys at Law is one of the leading firms in Taiwan in the fields of regulatory compliance, corporate, foreign investment, financial regulatory and compliance (including assets management), M&A, joint venture, employment, and dispute resolution. Our clients include, amongst others, full spectrum of financial industry, including asset management, insurance companies, banks, securities houses, financial holding companies, securities investment consulting/trust enterprises and other related companies. Key members of our firm have more than 20 years’ experience. Some of our members are qualified to practice law both in Taiwan and overseas or hold master degrees in law or business. We were recommended by the International Financial Law Review, Asialaw, Chambers, Legal 500, and Bloomberg as one of the leading firms in Taiwan in different practice areas.
LeapXpert was created with one mission - to ensure that modern world of seamless communication, driven by messaging, is able to reach to any company who wants and needs it, while we solve and remove the barriers standing in the way.
Latham & Watkins LLP is a leading global law firm dedicated to working with clients to help them achieve their business goals and overcome legal challenges anywhere in the world. The firm has earned considerable market recognition based on a record number of landmark matters and a unified culture of innovation and collaboration. From a global platform of offices covering the world's major financial, business and regulatory centers, the firm's lawyers help clients succeed. For more information, visit us on our website at www.lw.com.
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s premier law firms with more than 2,600 lawyers across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the US. Investment banks, issuers and private equity sponsors across Asia rely on Latham’s capital markets team to structure complex and innovative capital raisings locally, regionally and across the globe.
Greater China Capital Markets Practice
With more than two decades of experience in Greater China, Latham is one of the few top-ranked firms to provide Hong Kong, US and English law advice. Latham’s Greater China Capital Markets Practice has extensive experience in advising Chinese and international corporations and financial institutions on all types of cross-border capital markets transactions throughout the region. Led from the firm’s Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing offices, the practice advises on some of the most significant IPOs, high yield and other equity and debt offerings in the region.
Recent Awards and Accolades
US Law Firm of the Year – IFLR Asia Awards2018
Named as one of the “Best Overall International Law Firms for China work” – China Business Law Journal’s China Business Law Awards 2017-18
Band 1 – Capital Markets: High Yield – Chambers Asia-Pacific 2018 and Chambers Global 2018
Latham’s capital markets team is praised by clients as “a very outstanding team with strong co-ordination and collaboration. They demonstrate very high efficiency in execution and each team member has high standards of professional ethics and high levels of expertise.” Clients noted, “I’m highly impressed with their technical knowledge and ability to appropriately manage corporate issuers towards a successful and commercially viable outcome.”– Chambers Asia-Pacific 2018
The Korean Financial Investment Association(KOFIA) is a non-profit organization founded under the Financial Investment Service and Capital Market Act in 2009, ensuring that members follow fair business practices, the fair trading of securities, and investor protection. All securities, asset management, and futures firms in Korea are KOFIA members and are subject to KOFIA’s self-regulatory policies. KOFIA is also an important advocate for the financial investment industry, spearheading the development and globalization of the Korean capital market.
The Korean Financial Investment Association (KOFIA) is a non-profit organization founded under the Financial Investment Services and Capital Market Act in 2009, ensuring that members follow fair business practices, the fair trading of securities, and investor protection. All securities, asset management, and futures firms in Korea are KOFIA members and are subject to KOFIA’s self-regulatory policies. KOFIA is also responsible for fostering and training market professionals through its educational arm, the Korea Institute of Financial Investment. In addition, KOFIA is an important advocate for the financial investment industry, spearheading the development and globalization of the Korean capital market.
Kapronasia is a leading provider of financial industry research and consulting services. From offices around the region, we help clients understand how financial technology is reshaping payments, banking, and capital markets.
The Japanese Bankers Association (JBA) is a premier financial organization whose members consist of banks, bank holding companies and bankers associations in Japan. As of April 1st, 2019, JBA has 118 Full Members (banks), 3 Bank Holding Company Members (bank holding companies), 73 Associate Members (banks & bank holding company), 58 Special Members (regionally-based bankers associations) and 1 Sub-Associate Member for a total of 253 members.
The Japan Securities Dealers Association (JSDA) functions as a self-regulatory organization (SRO) and as an interlocutor for the securities industry. Its legal status is as a Financial Instruments Firms Association authorized by the Prime Minister, pursuant to Article 67-2, Paragraph 2, of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The members of the JSDA consist of securities firms, banks, and other financial institutions operating securities businesses in Japan. As a fully empowered SRO, the JSDA extensively regulates market intermediaries, aiming to protect investors by ensuring fair securities transactions. Its self-regulatory functions encompass rulemaking, enforcement, inspection, disciplinary action, accreditation of sales representatives, and dispute mediation. The JSDA also provides vehicles for policy dialogue among the industry, the government, and other related parties; conducts and promotes investor education; and implements studies to further activate the market.
JITA aims to contribute to the sound development of investment trusts and investment corporations as well as to the protection of investors.
JITA was established in July 1957 and has been engaged in activities such as establishing self-regulatory rules, proposing reforms of investment trust system, and enhancing retail investors’ knowledge of investment trusts and investment corporations.
JITA has 188 full members (investment trust management companies) and 36 supporting members at the end of July 2019. Our full members manage total assets of 218 trillion yen as of the end of June 2019.
The Japan Financial Markets Council (JFMC) is an association which includes representatives from five Japan-based institutions and five international firms active in Japanese capital markets. Its aim is to ensure that authorities deciding on regulatory initiatives that have a global impact are aware of and take into account the effect of new regulations on Japanese capital markets.
The Japan Financial Markets Council (JFMC) is an association which includes representatives from five Japan-based institutions and five international firms active in Japanese capital markets.
Its aim is to ensure that authorities deciding on regulatory initiatives that have a global impact are aware of and take into account the effect of new regulations on Japanese capital markets.
The objective of JFMC is to facilitate constructive dialogue between policymakers and market participants both in Japan and abroad. As domestic and international financial policymakers
consider a broad range of industry reforms, the JFMC monitors and comments on these initiatives from the Japan financial market participant perspective.
The JFMC supports productive dialogue with regulators and policy makers in Japan, Asia, and the international arena looking at the development and implementation of reform measures. The
JFMC is able to provide finance industry authorities with essential insights regarding the ways in which regulatory actions will affect Japanese markets.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.6 trillion and operations worldwide. The Firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands.
We have operated in Asia Pacific since 1872, and today are present across 17 markets in the region. Local corporations and institutions, multinationals, governments and private clients rely on us for marketleading financial services — a confidence bred from our strength and ability to deliver integrated services across the Corporate & Investment Bank, Asset Management and the Private Bank.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of US$2.7 trillion and operations worldwide. The Firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands.
We have operated in Asia Pacific since 1872, and today are present across 17 markets in the region. Local corporations and institutions, multinationals, governments and private clients rely on us for market-leading financial services — a confidence bred from our strength and ability to deliver integrated services across the Corporate & Investment Bank, Asset Management and the Private Bank.
The Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS) was formed on 22 September 1997. It is a representative body of investment managers spearheading the development and growth of the industry in Singapore.
By fostering high standards of professionalism and promoting exemplary practice among members, IMAS seeks to set the benchmark for the investment and fund management industry in Singapore.
It also serves as a forum for members in discussions as well as a collective voice where representation is needed on behalf of the investment management industry, facilitating training for its members, and contributing towards investor education.
For more information, visit the IMAS website at www.imas.org.sg.
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) is the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government Department responsible for Foreign Direct Investment. It has set up a dedicated FinTech team in Hong Kong with correspondents located in London and San Francisco. It aims at attracting worldwide top innovative FinTech enterprises, start-up entrepreneurs, investors and other stakeholders to expand and scale their business via Hong Kong to the mainland China, Asia and beyond.
We offer free, confidential & customised services to support your business planning, set-up and referral. Get in touch with us: fintech@investhk.gov.hk
International Financial Law Review (IFLR) is the market-leading financial law publication for lawyers specialising in international finance in financial institutions, corporates and in private practice.
IFLR was first published in 1982. Today, with journalists based in the US, UK and Asia, IFLR offers everything from practical, actionable insight on the latest deal structures and regulatory developments to interviews with regulators and in-house counsel worldwide.
International Financial Law Review (IFLR) is the market-leading financial law publication for lawyers specialising in international finance in financial institutions, corporates and in private practice. IFLR was first published in 1982. Today, with journalists based in the US, UK and Asia, IFLR offers everything from practical, actionable insight on the latest deal structures and regulatory developments to interviews with regulators and in-house counsel worldwide.
The International Compliance Association (ICA) is a professional membership and awarding body open to compliance professionals at all stages of their career. As part of our ongoing commitment to setting the standard, we provide a wealth of knowledge, tools, resources and practical support.
We are the leading provider of professional, certificated qualifications in anti-money laundering; governance, risk and compliance and financial crime prevention. An internationally recognised organisation, our qualifications are awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester.
Our global community has members across 130 countries. Being a member demonstrates a commitment to the highest standards of practice and conduct, enhances your professional reputation and employability and significantly protects and improves the performance of your organisation.
Recognition. Community. Knowledge. The benchmark of excellence.
ICMA is the trade association for the international capital market with 550 member firms from 60 countries, including banks, issuers, asset managers, infrastructure providers and law firms. It performs a crucial central role in the market by providing industry-driven standards and recommendations for issuance, trading and settlement in international fixed income and related instruments. ICMA liaises closely with regulatory and governmental authorities, both at the national and supranational level, helping to ensure that financial regulation promotes the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the capital market.
ICMA is the trade association for the international capital market with 550 member firms from 60 countries, including banks, issuers, asset managers, infrastructure providers and law firms. It performs a crucial central role in the market by providing industry-driven standards and recommendations for issuance, trading and settlement in international fixed income and related instruments. ICMA liaises closely with regulatory and governmental authorities, both at the national and supranational level, helping to ensure that financial regulation promotes the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the capital market.
The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) has made a significant contribution to the development of the international capital market for over 50 years by encouraging interaction between all market participants: issuers, lead managers, dealers and investors.
ICMA is a trade association, representing members globally, who are active in the international capital market on a cross border basis. It is also distinctive amongst trade associations in representing both the buy-side and the sell-side of the industry.
ICMA works to maintain the framework of cross-border issuing, trading and investing through development of internationally accepted standard market practices, while liaising closely with governments, regulators, central banks and stock exchanges, helping to ensure that financial regulation promotes the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the international capital market.
ICMA supports the growth of green, social and sustainable bond markets through its management of the Green Bond Principles (GBP) and Social Bond Principles (SBP), as well as the Sustainability Bond Guidelines (SBG), the leading framework globally for issuance of green, social and sustainability bonds.
570 members in more than 60 countries are already experiencing the direct benefits of ICMA membership. Find out about joining us.
ICMA is the trade association for the international capital market with over 570 member firms from 62 countries, including banks, issuers, asset managers, infrastructure providers and law firms. It performs a crucial central role in the market by providing industry-driven standards and recommendations for issuance, trading and settlement in international fixed income and related instruments. ICMA liaises closely with regulatory and governmental authorities, both at the national and supranational level, helping to ensure that financial regulation promotes the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the capital market.
OMFIF is an independent think tank for central banking, economic policy and public investment - a neutral platform for best practice in worldwide public-private sector exchanges. With offices in London and Singapore, OMFIF focuses on global policy and investment themes relating to central banks, sovereign funds, pension funds, regulators and treasuries. Global Public Investors with investable assets of $33.8tn are at the heart of this network.
ICMA is the trade association for the international capital market with over 530 member firms from 60 countries, including banks, issuers, asset managers, infrastructure providers and law firms. It performs a crucial central role in the market by providing industry-driven standards and recommendations for issuance, trading and settlement in international fixed income and related instruments. ICMA liaises closely with regulatory and governmental authorities, both at the national and supranational level, helping to ensure that financial regulation promotes the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the capital market.
ING is a global financial institution with a strong European base, offering banking services through its operating company ING Bank. The purpose of ING Bank is empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business. ING Bank's more than 52,000 employees offer retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 40 countries.
Sustainability forms an integral part of ING’s strategy, evidenced by ING’s ranking as a leader in the banks industry group by Sustainalytics. ING Group shares are included in the FTSE4Good index and in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (Europe and World), where ING is also among the leaders in the banks industry group.
ING Banking Asia
ING Bank in Asia is part of ING Bank covering Wholesale, Retail and Direct Banking in Asia Pacific. Globally, ING Wholesale Banking has an international network in 40 countries with key positions in Structured Finance and Financial Markets.
ING Wholesale Banking is present and active in 14 major economies in the Asia Pacific, namely Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. ING’s presence in Asia also includes a 13% stake in Bank of Beijing, China; a 3.74% stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank, India; a 30.0% stake in TMB Bank, Thailand; and a 100% stake in ING Direct in Australia.
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited (“ICBC (Asia)”) is a licensed bank incorporated in Hong Kong. It is the flagship of overseas banking business of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (“ICBC”) – currently the largest commercial bank in China. It has 57 retail outlets (including 29 “Elite Club” Wealth Management Centres) in Hong Kong. It is engaged in commercial banking, investment banking and other financial services, including those of securities, insurance and funds, with a focus on commercial and retail banking as well as global market business. As at 30 June 2018, the total assets of ICBC (Asia) amounted to HK$975.2billion. Chinese Mercantile Bank and ICBC Asset Management (Global) Company Limited, two wholly-owned subsidiaries of ICBC (Asia), specialize in Renminbi services in mainland China and ICBC’s global asset management business respectively.
IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO) is a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions for the major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide. The company delivers next-generation information, analytics and solutions to customers in business, finance and government, improving their operational efficiency and providing deep insights that lead to well-informed, confident decisions. IHS Markit has more than 50,000 key business and government customers, including 85 percent of the Fortune Global 500 and the world’s leading financial institutions. Headquartered in London, IHS Markit is committed to sustainable, profitable growth.
IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO) is a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions for the major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide. The company delivers next-generation information, analytics and solutions to customers in business, finance and government, improving their operational efficiency and providing deep insights that lead to well-informed, confident decisions. IHS Markit has more than 50,000 business and government customers, including 80 percent of the Fortune Global 500 and the world's leading financial institutions.
IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO) is a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions for the major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide. The company delivers next-generation information, analytics and solutions to customers in business, finance and government, improving their operational efficiency and providing deep insights that lead to well-informed, confident decisions. IHS Markit has more than 50,000 key business and government customers, including 85 percent of the Fortune Global 500 and the world’s leading financial institutions. Headquartered in London, IHS Markit is committed to sustainable, profitable growth.
IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO) is a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions for the major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide. The company delivers next-generation information, analytics and solutions to customers in business, finance and government, improving their operational efficiency and providing deep insights that lead to well-informed, confident decisions. IHS Markit has more than 50,000 key business and government customers, including 85 percent of the Fortune Global 500 and the world’s leading financial institutions. Headquartered in London, IHS Markit is committed to sustainable, profitable growth.
IFLR’s Practice Insight, a Euromoney product, analyses how financial institutions are reacting to capital markets rules – from those on the inside. Our team uncovers regulatory-driven uncertainty within banks, asset managers and trading venues on issues including – but not limited to – benchmark reform, Mifid II, Brexit, prospectus rules, bank resolution and margin reform. Activate your free access: http://bit.ly/PI-Free-Access
The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) is a trade association, representing 580 members in more than 60 countries globally, who are active in the international capital market on a cross border basis. It is also distinctive amongst trade associations in representing both the buy-side and the sell-side of the industry.
ICMA works to maintain the framework of cross-border issuing, trading and investing through development of internationally accepted standard market practices, while liaising closely with governments, regulators, central banks and stock exchanges, helping to ensure that financial regulation promotes the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the international capital market.
IBA Japan is the trade association for foreign banks and securities firms based in Japan. It also has associate members from companies involved in financial services. We are a well-respected voice within the financial services community and seek to promote a strong and efficient market in Japan. We have a range of committees and working groups to support members’ priorities and also put on an extensive programme of information events.
The International Bankers Association of Japan conducts activities to advance the common interests of its membership of Foreign Banks and Securities companies operating in Japan.
In doing so, it also supports the development of the financial markets and wider economy of Japan.
Our activities include: information exchange, advocacy and arranging learning and other events.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited is the founding member of the HSBC Group, which serves our customers through four global businesses: Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, and Global Private Banking.
The Group serves customers worldwide from around 3,800 offices in 66 countries and territories in Europe, Asia, North and Latin America, and the Middle East and North Africa. With assets of US$2,607bn at 30 June 2018, HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited is the founding member of the HSBC Group, which serves our customers through four global businesses: Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, and Global Private Banking.
The Group serves customers worldwide from around 3,800 offices in 66 countries and territories in
Europe, Asia, North and Latin America, and the Middle East and North Africa. With assets of US$2,607bn at 30 June 2018, HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations.
HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations. With around 3,900 offices in both established and emerging markets, we aim to be where the growth is, connecting customers to opportunities, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.
We serve around 38 million customers worldwide through our four Global Businesses: Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, and Global Private Banking. Our network covers 67 countries and territories in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, North America and Latin America.
Listed on the London, Hong Kong, New York, Paris and Bermuda stock exchanges, shares in HSBC Holdings plc are held by more than 200,000 shareholders in 131 countries and territories.
The Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI Institute) is a professional membership organisation established in 1997 by leaders in the securities and investment industry with the support of the Securities and Futures Commission. The HKSI Institute champions professional standards of excellence in Hong Kong’s financial services industry and contributes to Hong Kong’s role as a leading international financial centre. We offer a comprehensive programme of high quality professional training, events and internationally recognised examinations, and a vibrant membership community to empower individuals to achieve their professional goals.
The Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI Institute) is a professional membership organisation established in 1997 by leaders in the securities and investment industry with the support of the Securities and Futures Commission. The HKSI Institute champions professional standards of excellence in Hong Kong’s financial services industry and contributes to Hong Kong’s role as a leading international financial centre. We offer a comprehensive programme of high quality professional training, events and internationally recognised examinations, and a vibrant membership community to empower individuals to achieve their professional goals.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is one of the world’s major exchange groups, and operates a range of equity, commodity, fixed income and currency markets. HKEX is the world’s leading IPO market and as Hong Kong’s only securities and derivatives exchange and sole operator of its clearing houses, it is uniquely placed to offer regional and international investors access to Asia’s most vibrant markets.
HKEX is also the global leader in metals trading, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, The London Metal Exchange (LME) and LME Clear Limited. This commodity franchise was further enhanced with the launch of Qianhai Mercantile Exchange, in China, in 2018.
HKEX launched the pioneering Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme in 2014, further expanded with the launch of Shenzhen Connect in 2016, and the launch of Bond Connect in 2017.
Cyberport is an innovative digital community with 1000 digital tech companies. It is managed by Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, which is wholly owned by the Hong Kong SAR Government. With the vision to become a main force in developing the digital tech industry as a key economic driver of Hong Kong, Cyberport is committed to nurturing youth, start-ups and entrepreneurs to grow in the digital industry by connecting them to strategic partners and investors, driving collaboration with local and international business partners to create new opportunities, and accelerating digital adoption amongst corporates and SME.
Cyberport focuses on building key clusters of digital technology, namely FinTech, eCommerce, IoT/Wearables and Big Data/AI to foster the development of Hong Kong into a “Smart City”. With a committed team of professionals providing all rounded value added services to support our digital community and an array of state-of-the-art tech facilities, Cyberport is the flagship for Hong Kong’s digital tech industry.
The ACT is the authentic voice of the treasury profession; educating, supporting and leading the treasurers of today and tomorrow.
Treasury in a company is key in determining the firm’s financial strategy and financial policy – advising on what businesses to invest in, organising the appropriate funding and controlling the risk in the organisation.
From qualifications through to CPD, the ACT enables and supports treasury professionals throughout their careers by:
providing clear treasury leadership and a trusted dynamic global network of experts
setting the benchmarks for treasury excellence and offering professional
qualifications relevant to the changing needs of finance professionals
raising the profile of the treasury profession through championing its success and influencing the real economy at the highest levels with policy makers and regulators
The Hong Kong Association of Banks (“HKAB”) was established in 1981 under the Hong Kong Association of Banks Ordinance to replace the Exchange Banks’ Association. The Ordinance provides a framework for the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (“HKSAR”) to exchange views with the banking sector for the further development of the industry.
All fully licensed banks approved by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to operate in Hong Kong are required to be a member of HKAB.
Roles of HKAB:
Promote the interests of member banks and create an environment to support further development of the banking sector.
Act as a focal point for consultation and liaison among member banks, the HKSAR government, regulators and other stakeholder groups.
Offer a channel of communication among its members and with third parties.
Promote the continual competitiveness of Hong Kong as an international financial centre.
More information about HKAB can be found at www.hkab.org.hk.
The Hong Kong Association of Banks (“HKAB”) was established in 1981 under the Hong Kong Association of Banks Ordinance to replace the Exchange Banks’ Association. The Ordinance provides a framework for the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (“HKSAR”) to exchange views with the banking sector for the further development of the industry.
All fully licensed banks approved by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to operate in Hong Kong are required to be a member of HKAB.
Roles of HKAB:
Promote the interests of member banks and create an environment to support further development of the banking sector.
Act as a focal point for consultation and liaison among member banks, the HKSAR government, regulators and other stakeholder groups.
Offer a channel of communication among its members and with third parties.
Promote the continual competitiveness of Hong Kong as an international financial centre.
More information about HKAB can be found at www.hkab.org.hk.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is one of the world’s major exchange groups, and operates a range of equity, commodity, fixed income and currency markets. HKEX is the world’s leading IPO market and as Hong Kong’s only securities and derivatives exchange and sole operator of its clearing houses, it is uniquely placed to offer regional and international investors access to Asia’s most vibrant markets.
HKEX is also the global leader in metals trading, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, The London Metal Exchange (LME) and LME Clear Limited. This commodity franchise was further enhanced with the launch of Qianhai Mercantile Exchange (QME), in China, in 2018.
HKEX launched the pioneering Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme in 2014, further expanded with the launch of Shenzhen Connect in 2016, and the launch of Bond Connect in 2017.
Herbert Smith Freehills is proud to be a sponsor of the ASIFMA Annual Conference 2019 in Tokyo.
Our market-leading Asia Financial Services Regulatory practice provides a global service to clients who require practical, commercial advice about the impact of regulation on their business and in their dealings with regulators.
With specialist regulatory experts based in Asia and across our global network, we have a deep knowledge and understanding of the regulations, the regulators who devise and enforce them, and the financial services industry itself.
We provide strategic regulatory advice on the trajectory and navigation of new legislation, including liaising with government agencies and policy makers on behalf of clients.
Practically, we operate as an integrated team, combining both contentious and advisory expertise across all that we do. With increasingly tough and co-ordinated regulators, and a growing risk of enforcement action, this integrated approach is invaluable to our clients.
Herbert Smith Freehills is proud to be a sponsor of the inaugural ASIFMA Compliance and Legal Conference.
Our market-leading Asia Financial Services Regulatory practice provides a global service to clients who require practical, commercial advice about the impact of regulation on their business and in their dealings with regulators.
With specialist regulatory experts based in Asia and across our global network, we have a deep knowledge and understanding of the regulations, the regulators who devise and enforce them, and the financial services industry itself.
We provide strategic regulatory advice on the trajectory and navigation of new legislation, including liaising with government agencies and policy makers on behalf of clients.
Practically, we operate as an integrated team, combining both contentious and advisory expertise across all that we do. With increasingly tough and co-ordinated regulators, and a growing risk of enforcement action, this integrated approach is invaluable to our clients.
Herbert Smith Freehills is proud to be a sponsor of the ASIFMA Annual Conference 2018 and the ASIFMA EU-Asia Financial Services Dinner 2018.
Our market-leading Asia Financial Services Regulatory practice provides a global service to clients who require practical, commercial advice about the impact of regulation on their business and in their dealings with regulators.
With specialist regulatory experts based in Asia and across our global network, we have a deep knowledge and understanding of the regulations, the regulators who devise and enforce them, and the financial services industry itself.
We provide strategic regulatory advice on the trajectory and navigation of new legislation, including liaising with government agencies and policy makers on behalf of clients.
Practically, we operate as an integrated team, combining both contentious and advisory expertise across all that we do. With increasingly tough and co-ordinated regulators, and a growing risk of enforcement action, this integrated approach is invaluable to our clients.
Han Kun is a leading full-service law firm in China. Over the years, Han Kun has been widely recognized as a leader in complex cross-border and domestic transactions. Our main practice areas include private equity, mergers and acquisitions, international and domestic capital markets, investment funds, assets management, competition law, banking and finance, aviation finance, foreign direct investment, compliance, private client wealth management, intellectual property and dispute resolution. We have nearly 400 professionals located in our four offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. All our lawyers are graduates of top universities and speak at least one foreign language. Many have worked outside of China and have extensive experience in complex cross-border transactions as counsel to both Chinese and foreign clients.
Han Kun is a leading full-service law firm in China. Over the years, Han Kun has been widely recognized as a leader in complex cross-border and domestic transactions. Our main practice areas include private equity, mergers and acquisitions, international and domestic capital markets, investment funds, asset management, competition law, banking and finance, aviation finance, foreign direct investment, compliance, private client wealth management, intellectual property and dispute resolution. We have nearly 400 professionals located in our four offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. All our lawyers are graduates of top universities and have extensive experience in complex cross-border transactions as counsel to both Chinese and foreign clients.
Google Cloud is widely recognized as a global leader in delivering a secure, open, intelligent and transformative enterprise cloud platform. Our technology is built on Google’s private network and is the product of nearly 20 years of innovation in security, network architecture, collaboration, artificial intelligence and open source software. We offer a simply engineered set of tools and unparalleled technology across Google Cloud Platform and G Suite that help bring people, insights and ideas together. Customers across more than 150 countries trust Google Cloud to modernize their computing environment for today’s digital world. Google Cloud’s portfolio of products, services and tools enable customers to modernize their operations for today’s digital world. Google Cloud touches every layer of the business and includes: Google Cloud Platform with offerings that span storage, infrastructure, networking, data, analytics and app development; machine learning tools and APIs; G Suite’s collaboration and productivity tools; enterprise Maps APIs; and Android phones, tablets and Chromebooks for the enterprise.
Google Cloud is widely recognized as a global leader in delivering a secure, open, intelligent and transformative enterprise cloud platform. Our technology is built on Google’s private network and is the product of nearly 20 years of innovation in security, network architecture, collaboration, artificial intelligence and open source software. We offer a simply engineered set of tools and unparalleled technology across Google Cloud Platform and G Suite that help bring people, insights and ideas together. Customers across more than 150 countries trust Google Cloud to modernize their computing environment for today’s digital world. Google Cloud’s portfolio of products, services and tools enable customers to modernize their operations for today’s digital world. Google Cloud touches every layer of the business and includes: Google Cloud Platform with offerings that span storage, infrastructure, networking, data, analytics and app development; machine learning tools and APIs; G Suite’s collaboration and productivity tools; enterprise Maps APIs; and Android phones, tablets and Chromebooks for the enterprise.
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.
Global Legal Group is an independent media company specialising in the legal market. Through print and digital channels we provide legal, regulatory and policy information to senior executives, general counsel, law firms and government agencies.
Global Investor Group was launched in April 2017 following the integration of FOW into the Global Investor business.
Owned by Euromoney Institutional Investor plc, the Global Investor Group offers news, events and information across derivatives, securities finance, custody and asset management.
Leading specialist conferences and events curated by the three market-leading brands under the Global Investor Group umbrella: Global Investor, ISF and FOW (Futures & Options world).
Global Investor Group’s conferences and events are held across the globe, bringing together executives from across the buy- and sell-side to learn about the latest products, technologies and new profit opportunities in established and emerging markets.
Our specialist events are tailored to suit professionals from across the asset management, derivatives, securities finance and custody & fund services markets.
Global Investor Group was launched in April 2017 following the integration of FOW into the Global Investor business.
Owned by Euromoney Institutional Investor plc, the Global Investor Group offers news, events and information across derivatives, securities finance, custody and asset management.
Leading specialist conferences and events curated by the three market-leading brands under the Global Investor Group umbrella: Global Investor, ISF and FOW (Futures & Options world).
Global Investor Group’s conferences and events are held across the globe, bringing together executives from across the buy- and sell-side to learn about the latest products, technologies and new profit opportunities in established and emerging markets.
Our specialist events are tailored to suit professionals from across the asset management, derivatives, securities finance and custody & fund services markets.
GlobalCapital is a leading news, opinion and data service for people and institutions using and working in the international capital markets.
Over the last three decades we have built a reputation of providing clearly-voiced, lively coverage of key markets based on the comments of those who work in them, together with a wealth of transaction data and archive material.
Whether you wish to pick up the pulse of your market, to research in detail an issuer, intermediary or asset class in a particular sector, or to check out how your institution is performing relative to its peers, our service is for you.
Fund Selector Asia is aimed at fund selectors, fund analysts, fund influencers, wealth management heads, investment councillors, heads of sales and client-facing wealth advisers across the banking, insurance, fund of funds and family office communities in Asia covering asset allocation, portfolio construction and fund selection.
Launched in 2014, Fund Selector Asia is run from our offices in Hong Kong and Singapore. In addition to its online presence at www.fundselectorasia.com, the brand also hosts a series of events in several locations, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines.
For more information, please contact David Mills by email at david.mills@lastwordmedia.com or by phone on +852 3695 5161.
Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of India (FIMMDA) is an association of Scheduled Commercial Banks, Public Financial Institutions, Primary Dealers and Insurance Companies in India representing the Market for the Bond, Money and Derivatives Products. It functions as the principal interface and works closely with the regulators, RBI, SEBI, Ministry of Finance, IRDA and other important domestic and International associations. It has 120 members as on date. We completed 20 years of service to the industry in India.
FIMMDA seeks to achieve its objective by establishing specific working groups. It is represented in the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of RBI on Government Securities, Money Market and on Foreign Exchange Markets. CEO, of FIMMDA is also on the Advisory Board of PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority). It conducts Seminars, training programs and Symposia to facilitate the achievement of its objectives.
RBI identified FIMMDA as the benchmark administrator for all Indian rupee interest rates. A new company named as Financial benchmarks India Pvt Ltd is formed in association with two more banking associations, FEDAI and IBA.
FIMMDA is the Calculation agent for all valuation rates for Government securities under the administration of FBIL. We provide daily Corporate Bond matrix for use by the industry. RBI mandated FIMMDA’s Code of conduct as well it’s Dispute resolution mechanism for trading on G-Sec Platform. Our handbook of market practices is followed by the industry.
We issued Operational Guidelines on Commercial paper (CP) in October 2017 which is followed by all stake holders. FIMMDA evolved a Code of Fair practices for Debt markets in March 2018 in line with the Global forex code of conduct and members gave their statement of commitment to adhere to these standards.
Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of India (FIMMDA) is an association of Scheduled Commercial Banks, Public Financial Institutions, Primary Dealers and Insurance Companies in India representing the Market for the Bond, Money and Derivatives Products. It functions as the principal interface and works closely with the regulators, RBI, SEBI, Ministry of Finance, IRDA and other important domestic and International associations. It has 120 members as on date. We completed 20 years of service to the industry in India.
FIMMDA seeks to achieve its objective by establishing specific working groups. It is represented in the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of RBI on Government Securities, Money Market and on Foreign Exchange Markets. CEO, of FIMMDA is also on the Advisory Board of PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority). It conducts Seminars, training programs and Symposia to facilitate the achievement of its objectives.
RBI identified FIMMDA as the benchmark administrator for all Indian rupee interest rates. A new company named as Financial benchmarks India Pvt Ltd is formed in association with two more banking associations, FEDAI and IBA.
FIMMDA is the Calculation agent for all valuation rates for Government securities under the administration of FBIL. We also provide daily Corporate Bond matrix for use by the industry. RBI
mandated FIMMDA’s Code of conduct as well it’s Dispute resolution mechanism for trading on G-Sec Platform. Our handbook of market practices is followed by the industry.
We issued Operational Guidelines on Commercial paper (CP) in October 2017 which is followed by all stake holders.
FIMMDA evolved a Code of Fair practices for Debt markets in March 2018 in line with the Global forex code of conduct and members gave their statement of commitment to adhere to these standards.
The FAJ is a general incorporated association that promotes open innovation in the Japanese fintech industry by organizing events for its members and the fintech community, conducting working groups on key fintech subsectors and areas of interest, researching market trends, and other activities in support of the fintech ecosystem. The FAJ collaborates with domestic, international, and government organizations in support of the fintech ecosystem in Japan and globally.
Finfo Global is an independent financial information and service organization. Since 2011, it has been focusing on providing service for the asset management industry such as bank asset management, insurance asset management, securities asset management and fund.
We are an international organization that has been providing corporate financial services, industry information, conferences and training to local and global clients for many years.
Our financial services include:
Enterprise capital
Asset securitization, fixed increase of listed companies, corporate bonds,
IPOs, traditional financial services, etc.\
Enterprise investment field
China's fund of fund (FOF), private equity investment fund, etc.
Industry information services include:
Website: www.caishiv.com
APP: Linx
Think Tank: Financial Research Institute, Asset-backed Securities Think Tank
As Asia’s largest economies flex their economic and political muscles, FinanceAsia serves the world’s international investors with honest and objective commentary on how the most significant movers and shakers are influencing change and whether the region’s capital markets are able to support their visions.
Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of India (FIMMDA) is an association of Scheduled Commercial Banks, Public Financial Institutions, Primary Dealers and Insurance Companies in India representing the Market for the Bond, Money and Derivatives Products. It functions as the principal interface and works closely with the regulators, RBI, SEBI, Ministry of Finance, IRDA and other important domestic and International associations. It has 120 members as on date. We completed 20 years of service to the industry in India.
FIMMDA seeks to achieve its objective by establishing specific working groups. It is represented in the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of RBI on Government Securities, Money Market and on Foreign Exchange Markets. CEO, of FIMMDA is also on the Advisory Board of PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority). It conducts Seminars, training programs and Symposia to facilitate the achievement of its objectives.
RBI identified FIMMDA as the benchmark administrator for all Indian rupee interest rates. A new company named as Financial benchmarks India Pvt Ltd is formed in association with two more banking associations, FEDAI and IBA.
FIMMDA is the Calculation agent for all valuation rates for Government securities under the administration of FBIL. We provide daily Corporate Bond matrix for use by the industry. RBI mandated FIMMDA’s Code of conduct as well it’s Dispute resolution mechanism for trading on G-Sec Platform. Our handbook of market practices is followed by the industry.
We issued Operational Guidelines on Commercial paper (CP) in October 2017 which is followed by all stake holders. FIMMDA evolved a Code of Fair practices for Debt markets in March 2018 in line with the Global forex code of conduct and members gave their statement of commitment to adhere to these standards.
Fidelity International (Fidelity) offers investment solutions and retirement expertise to institutions, individuals and their advisers around the world. They manage total client assets of USD $412.5 billion from over 2.4 million clients across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and South America.
As a private company, Fidelity thinks generationally and invest for the long term, helping clients to save for retirement and other long-term investing objectives. Fidelity does this by developing specific retirement needs focused investment solutions for clients, their advisers and the pension schemes around the world whose assets they manage.
Fidelity also offer comprehensive services relating to investing: For individual investors, Fidelity provide guidance to help them invest in a simple, cost-effective way. For institutions, Fidelity offer full-service asset management outsourcing as well as custom tailored investment solutions. And for employers, Fidelity provide workplace pension administration services on top or independently of managing their pension assets.
Fangda Partners is one of the most prestigious law firms in China, founded in 1993. We excel at complex cross-border transactions, cross-jurisdictional disputes and government investigations, with China elements. We provide global-standard lawyering and client service combined with comprehensive knowledge of China’s legal, regulatory and cultural environment to provide clients with a one-stop service for their business-critical needs.
We have nearly 650 lawyers in our offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. Most of our lawyers graduated from prestigious law schools in China; around half of them also have a degree in foreign law schools or experience working in international law firms; one-third of our partners are multi-qualified to practice law concurrently in China, the U.S. or the U.K.
Fangda is now top-ranked by legal directories and by major legal publications in all of our major practice areas.
Fangda Partners is one of the most prestigious law firms in China, founded in 1993. We excel at complex cross-border transactions, cross-jurisdictional disputes and government investigations, with China elements. We provide global-standard lawyering and client service combined with comprehensive knowledge of China’s legal, regulatory and cultural environment to provide clients with a one-stop service for their business-critical needs.
We have nearly 650 lawyers in our offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. Most of our lawyers graduated from prestigious law schools in China; around half of them also have a degree in foreign law schools or experience working in international law firms; one-third of our partners are multi-qualified to practice law concurrently in China, the U.S. or the U.K.
Fangda is now top-ranked by legal directories and by major legal publications in all of our major practice areas.
Exiger is a global regulatory and financial crime, risk and compliance company. Exiger arms financial institutions, multinational corporations and governmental agencies with the practical advice and technology solutions they need to prevent compliance breaches, respond to risk, remediate major issues and monitor ongoing business activities. Exiger works with clients worldwide to assist them in effectively managing their critical challenges while developing and implementing the policies, procedures and programs needed to create a sustainable compliance environment. A global authority on regulatory compliance, the company also oversees some of the world's most complex court-appointed and voluntary monitorships in the private and public sectors. Exiger has four principal business units being: Exiger Advisory; Exiger Diligence; Exiger Government Services; and Exiger Tech, including AI-based automated due diligence solutions DDIQ and Insight 3PM. Exiger operates through offices in New York City, Silver Spring (DC Metro), Toronto, Vancouver, London, Bucharest, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
The European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, also known as EuroCham, was established in 2001 with the mission to represent the common interests of the European business community in promoting freer trade and investments between Europe and Singapore, as well as within the region.
EuroCham is a non-profit, fee-based membership association comprising direct corporate members and fourteen European National Business Groups in Singapore. EuroCham provides an excellent platform for advocacy and networking for all members, and serves as an effective communication channel among Singaporean and European political and economic circles. Through its ten sectoral committees, EuroCham conducts its advocacy work by engaging with, and maintaining a regular dialogue with its stakeholders from the government and private sectors. EuroCham is also the sole European representative at the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) Council.
Initiated in 1997, the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (EuroCham) is a nongovernmental business interest group. EuroCham is a ‘Chamber of Chambers’ with its membership
comprising 15 European Chambers based in Hong Kong and 1 in Macau. The appointed representatives of these Chambers make up the EuroCham board of directors.
Provide a European forum to exchange information, discuss common challenges businesses are facing, and publish position papers to put forward our recommendations.
Promote commercial, industrial, financial, scientific, and other economic exchange between Europe, Hong Kong, Macau, and the Greater Bay Area.
Host functions that allow members to network with stakeholders from Europe, Hong Kong, Macau, and the Greater Bay Area, including hosting of officials from the European Union (EU).
Initiated in 1997, the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (EuroCham) is a non-governmental business interest group. EuroCham is a ‘Chamber of Chambers’ with its membership comprising 15 European Chambers based in Hong Kong and 1 in Macau. The appointed representatives of these Chambers make up the EuroCham board of directors.
• Provide a European forum to exchange information, discuss common challenges businesses are facing, and publish position papers to put forward our recommendations.
• Promote commercial, industrial, financial, scientific, and other economic exchange between Europe, Hong Kong, Macau, and the Greater Bay Area.
• Host functions that allow members to network with stakeholders from Europe, Hong Kong, Macau, and the Greater Bay Area, including hosting of officials from the European Union (EU).
Initiated in 1997, the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (EuroCham) is a non-governmental business interest group. EuroCham is a ‘Chamber of Chambers’ with its membership comprising 15 European Chambers based in Hong Kong and 1 in Macau. The appointed representatives of these Chambers make up the EuroCham board of directors.
Provide a European forum to exchange information, discuss common challenges businesses are facing, and publish position papers to put forward our recommendations.
Promote commercial, industrial, financial, scientific, and other economic exchange between Europe, Hong Kong, Macau, and the Greater Bay Area.
Host functions that allow members to network with stakeholders from Europe, Hong Kong, Macau, and the Greater Bay Area, including hosting of officials from the European Union (EU).
Initiated in 1997, the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (EuroCham) is a non-governmental business interest group. EuroCham is a ‘Chamber of Chambers’ with its membership comprising16European Chambers based in Hong Kong and 1 in Macau. The appointed representatives of these Chambers make up the EuroCham board of directors.
EuroCham HK also manages 6 Business Councils representing specific industries:
Intellectual Property Rights BC
Financial Services BC
Information and Communication Technology BC
Environment and Energy BC
European Automotive BC
Wine and Spirits BC
EuroCham’s main goals are:
Provide a European forum to exchange information, discuss common challenges businesses are facing, and publish position papers to put forward our recommendations.
Promote commercial, industrial, financial, scientific, and other economic exchange between Europe, Hong Kong, Macau, and the Greater Bay Area.
Host functions that allow members to network with stakeholders from Europe, Hong Kong, Macau, and the Greater Bay Area, including hosting of officials from the European Union (EU).
Initiated in 1997, the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (EuroCham) is a non-governmental business interest group. EuroCham is a ‘Chamber of Chambers’ with its membership comprising 16 European Chambers based in Hong Kong and 1 in Macau. The appointed representatives of these Chambers make up the EuroCham board of directors.
EuroCham HK also manages 6 Business Councils representing specific industries:
IPRBC - Intellectual Property Rights BC
FSBC - Financial Services BC
ICTBC - Information and Communication Technology BC
EEBC - Environment and Energy BC
EAC - European Automotive BC
WSBC - Wine and Spirits BC
The councils consist of members of the leading companies in their fields in HK.
EuroCham’s main goals are:
Provide a European forum to exchange information, discuss common challenges businesses are facing, and publish position papers to put forward our recommendations.
Promote commercial, industrial, financial, scientific, and other economic exchange between Europe, Hong Kong, Macau, and the Greater Bay Area.
Host functions that allow members to network with stakeholders from Europe, Hong Kong, Macau, and the Greater Bay Area, including hosting of officials from the European Union (EU).
Initiated in 1997, the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (ECC) is a non-governmental business interest group. The ECC is a ‘Chamber of Chambers’ with its membership comprising 15 European Chambers based in Hong Kong and 1 in Macau. The appointed representatives of these chambers make up the ECC board of directors.
The ECC’s key objectives are to:
Provide a channel of communication within European chambers in Hong Kong and economical circles.
Promote commercial, industrial, financial, scientific and other economic exchanges of all types between Hong Kong and the European Union.
Identify the problems that European companies may encounter in their development within Hong Kong and their extended Mainland Chinese market.
Host functions that allow members to discuss and network with Hong Kong and European officials.
The European Business Council (EBC) is the trade policy arm of 17 European National Chamber of Commerce and Business Associations in Japan and has been working to improve the trade and investment environment for European companies in Japan since 1972.
The EBC currently works for around 2,500 local European corporate and individual members. Some 350 companies participate directly in one or more of the EBC's 24 industry committees, whose work covers a wide variety of economic sectors. EBC committees identify the issues keeping the companies from achieving their full potential in Japan and use the vast array of EBC’s lobbying tools, including the annual EBC Report on the Business Environment, to bring change by eliminating the problems.
The EBC works closely with the Delegation of the European Commission in Japan, the national European Embassies, and other business organisations to co-ordinate policy proposals and make suggestions to the Japanese Government on how to create an open environment for trade and investment in Japan.
Eurex Exchange is the marketplace of choice for the global derivatives community. It offers a broad range of international benchmark products and operate the most liquid fixed income markets in theworld with about 2,000 products across nine asset classes, featuring open and low-cost electronic access. With market participants connected from 700 locations worldwide, trading volume at Eurex exceeds 1.7 billion contracts a year. We offer a wide choice of equity-based contracts on indexes, single equities, ETFs, dividends and some of the world’s most liquid fixed income derivatives on one single platform.
Eurex Clearing is one of the leading central counterparties globally, clearing the broadest scope of products under a single framework in Europe. It serves 176 Clearing Members in 17 countries, managing a collateral pool of EUR 50 billion and processing a gross risk valued at almost EUR 16 trillion every month.
The EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) is the primary voice for European Business within the ASEAN region. Constituted in 2014, the EU-ABC is formally recognised by the European Commission and is accredited as an entity associated with ASEAN under Annex 2 of the ASEAN Charter.
The objective of the EU-ABC is to promote changes in policies and regulations for a better business environment, so that European businesses can more easily invest and grow in ASEAN. The Council’s membership consists of large European MNCs and the nine European Chambers of Commerce around Southeast Asia, representing a diverse range of European industries, with a vested interest in enhancing trade, commerce and investment between Europe and ASEAN.
The EU-ABC has established a series of Advocacy Groups covering individual commercial sectors, crossindustry issues, organised several successful ASEAN-EU Business Summits and runs an annual EU-ASEAN Business Sentiment Survey. Find out more about the EU-ABC here: http://eu-asean.eu.
The EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) is the sole voice for European Business within the ASEAN region, formally recognised as such by the European Commission and the ASEAN Secretariat. Established to help promote the interests of European businesses operating within ASEAN and to advocate for changes in trade and investment policies and regulations, the EU-ABC raises the profile of European businesses in the region through formal events and high-profile dialogues.
The EU-ABC has established, and continues to develop, a series of Advocacy Groups covering both individual commercial sectors (e.g. Automotive; Insurance; Healthcare; Financial Services) and cross-industry issues (e.g. IPR/Illicit Trade; Human Capital; Customs Procedures & Trade Facilitation). These Advocacy Groups are made up from leading MNCs in each area plus Committee representatives from our European Chamber of Commerce members. Find out more about the EU-ABC at www.eu-asean.eu.
Edelweiss Group is one of India’s leading diversified financial services conglomerates with a robust platform spanning three business segments – Credit, Investment & Advisory and Insurance. This de-risked diversified business model reflects Edelweiss’s experience in the growth of India across its multiple consumer segments, from industrial behemoths and large companies through to small businesses and the average Indian household.
Edelweiss’s continuous and single-minded focus is on understanding customers’ needs and offering the right financial solutions. Being present in every financial life stage of a customer, helping them create wealth, grow wealth and protect everything, are our key lines of business.
Credit (Retail and Corporate)
Investment & Advisory (Wealth Management and Asset Management)
Insurance (Life and General)
Edelweiss serves a diversified base of over 1.2 million clients through 11,000+ employees in 467 offices across the globe.
To learn more about the Edelweiss Group, please visit www.edelweissfin.com.
As a global professional community and information services provider, Duxes Information & Technology PLC. has provided essential commercial information and professional interactive communication platforms for leading international corporations since 2007. Duxes’ business scope encompasses principal markets around the world in the Asia-Pacific region, Middle East, North America, and Europe, with coverage of a diverse range of industries. We equip leading international companies with the latest market knowledge, facilitate innovation across borders, cultivate strong relationships within industries, and promote pioneering collaboration between prominent institutions.
With over 45 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From operating facilities, data centers and offices in 16 countries, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm simplifies the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, data management, data reporting and information services across asset classes, bringing increased security and soundness to financial markets. In 2018, DTCC’s subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at more than U.S. $1.85 quadrillion. Its depository provides custody and asset servicing for securities issues from 170 countries and territories valued at U.S. $52.2 trillion. DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes over 14 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at www.dtcc.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
About DTCC
With over 45 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From operating facilities, data centers and offices in 16 countries, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm simplifies the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, data management and information services across asset classes, bringing increased security and soundness to financial markets. In 2017, DTCC’s subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at more than U.S. $1.61 quadrillion. Its depository provides custody and asset servicing for securities issues from 131 countries and territories valued at U.S. $57.4 trillion. DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service maintains approximately 40 million open OTC positions per week and processes over one billion messages per month through its group of licensed trade repositories. To learn more, please visit us at www.dtcc.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
With over 45 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From operating facilities, data centers and offices in 16 countries, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm simplifies the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, data management, data reporting and information services across asset classes, bringing increased security and soundness to financial markets. In 2018, DTCC’s subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at more than U.S. $1.85 quadrillion. Its depository provides custody and asset servicing for securities issues from 170 countries and territories valued at U.S. $52.2 trillion. DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes over 14 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at www.dtcc.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
With 45 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From operating facilities, data centers and offices in 16 countries, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm simplifies the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, data management and information services across asset classes, bringing increased security and soundness to financial markets. In 2017, DTCC’s subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at more than U.S. $1.61 quadrillion. Its depository provides custody and asset servicing for securities issues from 131 countries and territories valued at U.S. $57.4 trillion. DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service maintains approximately 40 million open OTC positions per week and processes over one billion messages per month through its group of licensed trade repositories. To learn more, please visit us at www.dtcc.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
DigFin (www.digfingroup.com) is the leading media covering digital finance in Asia. We are the only publication in the region offering original, in-depth news and analysis for finance executives about how technology is changing their industry. We are based in Hong Kong and publish online.
Our coverage focuses on business models as financial institutions and technology companies drive or respond to digital transformation. We provide unique intel on your customers, your counterparties, and your competitors. DigFin Group also provides consulting and other services.
DigFin launched in March 2017. Our content is 100% original and independent. We have a growing audience of professionals in financial services, in technology, and among investors and service providers. Our readers are global, with many based in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United States.
DigFin(www.digfingroup.com) is a media brand and a content agency for digital finance. Founded in Hong Kong in 2017, DigFinprovides people in the financial services and technology industry unique, original insight into the impact of the Information Revolution on their businesses. We also help clients develop bespoke storytelling content, to better engage with their customers, counterparts, and stakeholders. DigFinis a founding member of the Fintech Association of Hong Kong. Sign up to our newsletter for free access to our stories!
Dealreporter is a specialist news and analysis service providing forward-looking, actionable content on current and expected corporate events. Its journalists deliver market-moving scoops and analysis on M&A and IPOs. For further information, please see: www.dealreporter.com
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia, with over 280 branches across 18 markets. Our aim is to become “The Asian Bank of Choice for the new Asia”. We are an Asia-centric commercial bank focused on harnessing the region’s long-term potential as the centre of economic gravity shifts eastwards to Asia. To differentiate ourselves, we have developed a unique brand of banking, Banking the Asian Way. We seek to provide a kind of banking that's joyful and trustworthy as we help to transform this region that we live in.
We are distinct from local lenders or global players. As an Asian specialist, we have the reach and sophistication to outcompete local lenders, and deep Asian insights that distinguish us from global competitors.
We seek to intermediate trade and investment flows between Asia’s three key axes of growth – Greater China, South Asia, and Southeast Asia – as well as participate in Asia’s growing affluence. Our key franchises are in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, India and Indonesia.
Dedicated to serving Asia’s corporate treasurers with the most relevant and impactful news affecting their operations. With emphasis on exclusive case studies, breaking regulatory developments, and best practice advice, CorporateTreasurer is the region’s only committed service of its type.
ComplianceAsia is the longest established compliance consulting firm in Asia Pacific, established in 2003 with key offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore. We have an unmatched track record of completing complex compliance consulting projects for financial firms in the APAC region.
With over 70 staff, including compliance experts with experience in dealing with the SFC, HKMA, MAS, CSRC, AMAC, JFSA and Asian exchanges, we provide independent, unbiased advice on Asian financial industry legislation and regulations.
Our international client base consists of asset managers, hedge funds, private equity funds, family officers, broker-dealers, insurers, wealth managers and investment banks.
Clearstream is a global leader in post-trade securities services with 40 years of expertise. We provide access to more than 50 domestic markets plus the international securities market. Clearstream operates a Luxembourg-based international central securities depository (ICSD) delivering services to some 2,500 customers in more than 110 countries. We also service the German and Luxembourgish securities industry from our central securities depositories (CSDs). Clearstream also delivers innovative investment funds services via its fund processing platform Vestima plus award-winning collateral management and securities lending through the Global Liquidity Hub.
With over 25 years of regional experience in the greater China region, we are dedicated to delivering lasting partnerships that help progress the internationalisation of Chinese capital markets. We are currently the only ICSD to offer settlement and custody services of China A-shares, offered for both the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect schemes. Moreover, via our China Bond Link, we are the only ICSD able to provide eligible international investors with individual quota-free access to the onshore Chinese interbank bond market. In parallel to these services, our award-winning collateral management platform, the Global Liquidity Hub, help to greatly enhance efficiency of the offshore RMB cash market.”
The City of London Corporation supports and promotes the City as the world leader in international finance and business services, by helping to develop business opportunities, influence policy, and establishing relationships with decision makers and influential contacts worldwide. To assist us in supporting and promoting UK-based financial services overseas, the City has representative offices in China and India, both of which are celebrating a decade of presence in market. Led by City of London Special Adviser for Asia, Sherry Madera, the Asia team’s overarching goal is to secure London’s future as the most global financial centre by building opportunities for trade and investment. We contribute to Asia policy and regulatory thinking to facilitate market access and feed in to the annual UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue. Our programme in China focusses on Belt and Road financing, cooperation in green finance, and support for RMB Internationalisation.
Citigate Dewe Rogerson is a leading international financial communications consultancy, and has been in Asia Pacific for 30 years. With offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Singapore, Shanghai, Taipei and Tokyo, we are trusted advisors to major and emerging companies and to industry bodies - whenever clear and persuasive communication will make a difference.
We offer intelligent, tailored solutions delivered by a team of high-calibre people. Our sophisticated advisors bring their experience from journalism, investment banking, accountancy, financial analysis and other professional disciplines.
Our practice areas are:
Transaction communications - helping our clients to tell their story clearly and effectively during initial public offerings and mergers and acquisitions
Investor relations - advising listed companies on communication with analysts, shareholders and potential shareholders
Corporate communications - offering strategic counsel to financial institutions and professional services companies to improve corporate reputations and handle crisis situations
Citigate Dewe Rogerson is a leading international financial communications consultancy, and has been in Asia Pacific for 30 years. With offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Singapore, Shanghai, Taipei and Tokyo, we are trusted advisors to major and emerging companies and to industry bodies - whenever clear and persuasive communication will make a difference.
We offer intelligent, tailored solutions delivered by a team of high-calibre people. Our sophisticated advisors bring their experience from journalism, investment banking, accountancy, financial analysis and other professional disciplines.
Our practice areas are:
Transaction communications - helping our clients to tell their story clearly and effectively during initial public offerings and mergers and acquisitions
Investor relations - advising listed companies on communication with analysts, shareholders and potential shareholders
Corporate communications - offering strategic counsel to financial institutions and professional services companies to improve corporate reputations and handle crisis situations
Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.
Citi's Institutional Clients Group (ICG) is comprised of professionals located in over 100 countries and territories, collectively representing an international network of financial skills and capabilities. Our clients are top corporations, financial institutions and governments in countries around the world and our mission is to help them achieve their goals. We do so by providing strategic, financing and operational insights and executing tailored product/service solutions, both across borders and domestically. The ICG responds to clients' changing needs through a relationship coverage approach that provides client solutions utilizing all of Citi's relevant capabilities, including the broadest possible access to financial markets globally. No other institution can match our combination of global insights, client relationship management services, geographic reach and local and cross-border product expertise. The ICG is organized into five groups: Capital Markets Origination, Corporate and Investment Banking, Markets and Securities Services, Treasury and Trade Solutions and the Citi Private Bank.
Citadel Securities is a leading global market maker across a broad array of fixed income and equity products. Our unique set of capabilities and tools are designed to drive down the cost of transactions, helping to meet the liquidity needs of asset managers, banks, broker-dealers, hedge funds, government agencies, and public pension programs. We strive to provide the most efficient execution and the highest caliber of services, making markets more fair and accessible for all.
Citadel Securities is an award-winning global market maker across a broad array of fixed income and equity products. Our unique set of capabilities and tools are designed to drive down the cost of transactions, helping to meet the liquidity needs of asset managers, banks, broker-dealers, hedge funds, government agencies, and public pension programs. We strive to provide the most efficient execution and the highest caliber of services, making markets more fair and accessible for all.
Citadel Securities is an award-winning global market maker across a broad array of fixed income and equity products. Our unique set of capabilities and tools are designed to drive down the cost of transactions, helping to meet the liquidity needs of asset managers, banks, broker-dealers, hedge funds, government agencies, and public pension programs. We strive to provide the most efficient execution and the highest caliber of services, making markets more fair and accessible for all.
The CISI is the leading professional body for those working in or looking to establish a career in the securities and investment profession. Based in the City of London, with origins in the London Stock Exchange, the CISI is a global organisation with representative offices in financial centres such as Barcelona, Colombo, Dubai, Dublin, Edinburgh, London, Manila, Mumbai and Nairobi. We work in close cooperation with regulators, firms and other professional bodies worldwide and over 40,000 examinations were sat in 81 countries in the last twelve months. With 45,000 members in 111 countries the CISI is the professional body which sets examinations and offers qualifications for those working in or looking to establish a career in the financial planning, wealth management and capital markets profession.
The CISI’s mission is to help members attain, maintain and develop their knowledge and skills and to promote the highest standards of ethics and integrity in the securities and investment profession.
The CISI is the leading professional body for those working in or looking to establish a career in the securities and investment profession. Based in the City of London, with origins in the London Stock Exchange, the CISI is a global organisation with representative offices in financial centres such as Barcelona, Colombo, Dubai, Dublin, Edinburgh, London, Manila, Mumbai and Nairobi. We work in close cooperation with regulators, firms and other professional bodies worldwide and over 40,000 examinations were sat in 81 countries in the last twelve months. With 45,000 members in 111 countries the CISI is the professional body which sets examinations and offers qualifications for those working in or looking to establish a career in the financial planning, wealth management and capital markets profession.
The CISI’s mission is to help members attain, maintain and develop their knowledge and skills and to promote the highest standards of ethics and integrity in the securities and investment profession.
As China’s first joint venture investment bank, China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC or “the Company”, 3908.HK) was established with a strategic partnership among prestigious Chinese and international financial institutions. Since its inception in 1995, CICC has always been committed to providing high quality value-added financial services for clients. CICC has established a full-service business framework based on its research foundation for the development of investment banking, equities, FICC, wealth management and investment management. CICC has won honors and awards in events organized by domestic and foreign media, such as Best Investment Bank in China, Best Sales Service Team and Most Influential Research Institution, leveraging its profound and professional knowledge and quality customer services in economies, industries, laws and regulations.
CICC is headquartered in Beijing and the Company has established subsidiaries in the PRC and branch companies in Shanghai, Shenzhen, with 21 securities branches located in 19 cities including, among others, Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. CICC has also actively ventured into overseas markets and has established subsidiaries in New York, Singapore and London in addition to Hong Kong. Leveraging the strength of our extensive network and outstanding cross-border capability, we have become a full service investment bank.
CICC was successfully listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2015. Adhering to our goal of “Chinese Roots, International Reach” and through our persistent efforts, CICC has developed into a significant China-based international investment bank and will aim to deliver our high-valued comprehensive financial services diligently to clients.
China Securitization Forum ("CSF") is a securitization, structured finance industry platform, which will be facilitative to promoting the healthy development of China's asset securitization market and to fostering and encouraging innovation in China's financial markets. All the domestic and overseas related institutions and individuals can apply as CSF members for free. CSF's mission is "Education, Consensus Building and Advocacy". CSF is designed to be a venue for discussing issues relating to asset securitization finance with a global vision. CSF has also established a long-term collaborative and strategic cooperative partnership with the US Structured Finance Industry Group, Inc. ("SFIG" website: http://www.sfindustry.org).
China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC, 03908.HK,601995.SH) is a top tier investment bank, founded in China in 1995, providing first-class financial services to corporates, institutions and individuals worldwide. As the first international joint-venture investment bank in China, CICC plays a unique role to support China’s economic reforms and liberalization through providing comprehensive one-stop domestic, overseas, and cross-border financial services including Investment Banking, Equities, FICC, Research, Private Equity, Asset management and Wealth Management. Headquartered in Beijing, CICC has over 200 branches in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, London, San Francisco, Frankfurt and Tokyo.
For more information about CICC, please visit www.cicc.com
CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. Our aim is to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. There are more than 161,000 CFA charterholders worldwide in 163 countries and regions. CFA Institute has nine offices worldwide and there are 154 local member societies. www.cfainstitute.org
The CFA Institute Asia-Pacific Research Exchange (ARX) is a research hub bringing together like-minded finance and investment management professionals to share, learn and engage on industry topics and trends specific to the Asia-Pacific region. Learn more at www.arx.cfa.
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, founded in 2002, is the world leader in alternative investment education. The CAIA Association is best known for the CAIA Charter®, an internationally recognized credential granted upon successful completion of a rigorous two-level exam series, combined with relevant work experience. Earning the CAIA Charter is the gateway to becoming a member of the CAIA Association, a global network of over 9,000 alternative investment leaders located in nearly 90 countries, who have demonstrated a deep and thorough understanding of alternative investing. CAIA also offers the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments Certificate Program®, an online course that provides an introduction to the core concepts of alternative investing. Having grown rapidly, the CAIA Association now supports vibrant chapters for its Charter Holder members located in financial centers around the world, produces world class research publications, and sponsors educational and networking events to help the CAIA community keep pace with the industry. CAIA is considered a leading authority and trusted voice for providing perspective on industry trends and developments worldwide.
For more information, please visit CAIA.org. Further information may be found via our website : www.caia.org or you may contact:
Joanne Murphy,Managing Director, Asia Pacific – jmurphy@caia.org / Tel: +852 3752 0494;
Wendy Leung, Assistant Director, Asia Pacific – wleung@caia.org / Tel: +852 3752 0495 or
Peter Douglas, Principal, CAIA Singapore – pdouglas@caia.org / Tel: +65 6536 4241
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, founded in 2002, is the world leader in alternative investment education. The CAIA Association is best known for the CAIA Charter®, an internationally recognized credential granted upon successful completion of a rigorous two-level exam series, combined with relevant work experience. Earning the CAIA Charter is the gateway to becoming a member of the CAIA Association, a global network of more than 9,000 alternative investment leaders located in over 90 countries, who have demonstrated a deep and thorough understanding of alternative investing. CAIA also offers the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments Certificate Program®, an online course that provides an introduction to the core concepts of alternative investing. Having grown rapidly, the CAIA Association now supports vibrant chapters for its Charter Holder members located in financial centers around the world, produces world class research publications, and sponsors educational and networking events to help the CAIA community keep pace with the industry. CAIA is considered a leading authority and trusted voice for providing perspective on industry trends and developments worldwide. For more information, please visit CAIA.org.
Further information may be found via our website : www.caia.org or you may contact: Joanne Murphy, Managing Director, Asia Pacific – jmurphy@caia.org / Tel: +852 3752 0494; Wendy Leung, Assistant Director, Asia Pacific – wleung@caia.org / Tel: +852 3752 0495 or Peter Douglas, Director, CAIA Foundation – pdouglas@caia.org / Tel: +65 6536 4241
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, founded in 2002, is the world leader in alternative investment education. The CAIA Association is best known for the CAIA Charter®, an internationally recognized credential granted upon successful completion of a rigorous two-level exam series, combined with relevant work experience. Earning the CAIA Charter is the gateway to becoming a member of the CAIA Association, a global network of over 9,000 alternative investment leaders located in nearly 90 countries, who have demonstrated a deep and thorough understanding of alternative investing. CAIA also offers the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments Certificate Program®, an online course that provides an introduction to the core concepts of alternative investing. Having grown rapidly, the CAIA Association now supports vibrant chapters for its Charter Holder members located in financial centers around the world, produces world class research publications, and sponsors educational and networking events to help the CAIA community keep pace with the industry. CAIA is considered a leading authority and trusted voice for providing perspective on industry trends and developments worldwide.
For more information, please visit CAIA.org. Further information may be found via our website : www.caia.org or you may contact:
Joanne Murphy, Managing Director, Asia Pacific – jmurphy@caia.org / Tel: +852 3752 0494;
Wendy Leung, Assistant Director, Asia Pacific – wleung@caia.org / Tel: +852 3752 0495 or
Peter Douglas, Principal, CAIA Singapore – pdouglas@caia.org / Tel: +65 6536 4241
The Chamber of Digital Commerce is the world’s leading trade association representing the digital asset and blockchain industry. We believe in advancing a comprehensive, coordinated, pro-growth approach to developing blockchain technologies globally. The Chamber’s mission is to promote the acceptance and use of blockchain technologies and digital assets, across all industries.
CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. Our aim is to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. There are more than 161,000 CFA charterholders worldwide in 163 countries and regions. CFA Institute has nine offices worldwide and there are 154 local member societies. www.cfainstitute.org
The CFA Institute Asia-Pacific Research Exchange (ARX) is a research hub bringing together like-minded finance and investment management professionals to share, learn and engage on industry topics and trends specific to the Asia-Pacific region. Learn more at www.arx.cfa.
CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. Our aim is to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. There are more than 167,000 CFA charterholders worldwide in 164 markets. CFA Institute has nine offices worldwide and there are 156 local member societies. cfainstitute.org
The CFA Institute Asia-Pacific Research Exchange (ARX) is a research hub bringing together like-minded finance and investment management professionals to share, learn and engage on industry topics and trends specific to the Asia-Pacific region. Learn more at arx.cfa.
CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. There are more than 154,000 CFA charterholders worldwide in 165+ countries and regions, as well as 151 local member societies.
The CFA Institute Asia-Pacific Research Exchange (ARX) is a research hub bringing together like-minded finance and investment management professionals to share, learn and engage on industry topics and trends specific to the Asia-Pacific region. Learn more at www.arx.cfa.
Cambodia Fintech Association is all about the Cambodia Fintech Community – Fintech Startups, Hubs, Accelerators and VCs. We are a not-for-profit organisation, run for the benefit of our members across all corners of Cambodia.
We aspire to build Cambodia into the leading Indochine country for Fintech Innovation and Investment in the region. We target to achieve this by collaborating with regulators and stakeholders to create a vibrant and safe environment to build an ecosystem of supportive partners and Fintech companies to thrive and grow in the kingdom of Cambodia.
The CAIA Association is a global professional body dedicated to creating greater alignment, transparency, and education for all investors, with a specific emphasis on alternative investments. A Member-driven organization representing professionals in more than 95 countries, CAIA advocates for the highest ethical standards and provides authoritative, unbiased insight on a broad range of investment strategies and industry issues, key among them being efforts to bring greater diversification to portfolio construction decisions to achieve better long-term investor outcomes. Our Members represent senior leadership in the allocator, manager, regulator, and academic verticals. To learn more about the CAIA Association and how to become part of the organization’s mission, please visit https://caia.org/
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, founded in 2002, is the world leader in alternative investment education. The CAIA Association is best known for the CAIA Charter®, an internationally recognized credential granted upon successful completion of a rigorous two-level exam series, combined with relevant work experience. Earning the CAIA Charter is the gateway to becoming a member of the CAIA Association, a global network of over 9,000 alternative investment leaders located in nearly 90 countries, who have demonstrated a deep and thorough understanding of alternative investing. CAIA also offers the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments Certificate Program®, an online course that provides an introduction to the core concepts of alternative investing. Having grown rapidly, the CAIA Association now supports vibrant chapters for its Charter Holder members located in financial centers around the world, produces world class research publications, and sponsors educational and networking events to help the CAIA community keep pace with the industry. CAIA is considered a leading authority and trusted voice for providing perspective on industry trends and developments worldwide. For more information, please visit CAIA.org.
Further information may be found via our website : www.caia.org or you may contact: Joanne Murphy, Managing Director, Asia Pacific – jmurphy@caia.org / Tel: +852 3752 0494; Wendy Leung, Assistant Director, Asia Pacific – wleung@caia.org / Tel: +852 3752 0495 or Peter Douglas, Director, CAIA Foundation– pdouglas@caia.org / Tel: +65 6536 4241
The CAIA Association is a global professional body dedicated to creating greater alignment, transparency, and education for all investors, with a specific emphasis on alternative investments. A Member-driven organization representing professionals in more than 95 countries, CAIA advocates for the highest ethical standards and provides authoritative, unbiased insight on a broad range of investment strategies and industry issues, key among them being efforts to bring greater diversification to portfolio construction decisions to achieve better long-term investor outcomes. Our Members represent senior leadership in the allocator, manager, regulator, and academic verticals. To learn more about the CAIA Association and how to become part of the organization’s mission, please visit https://caia.org/
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, founded in 2002, is the world leader in alternative investment education. The CAIA Association is best known for the CAIA Charter®, an internationally recognized credential granted upon successful completion of a rigorous two-level exam series, combined with relevant work experience. Earning the CAIA Charter is the gateway to becoming a member of the CAIA Association, a global network of more than 9,000 alternative investment leaders located in over 90 countries, who have demonstrated a deep and thorough understanding of alternative investing. CAIA also offers the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments Certificate Program®, an online course that provides an introduction to the core concepts of alternative investing. Having grown rapidly, the CAIA Association now supports vibrant chapters for its Charter Holder members located in financial centers around the world, produces world class research publications, and sponsors educational and networking events to help the CAIA community keep pace with the industry. CAIA is considered a leading authority and trusted voice for providing perspective on industry trends and developments worldwide. For more information, please visit CAIA.org.
Further information may be found via our website : www.caia.org or you may contact: Joanne Murphy, Managing Director, Asia Pacific – jmurphy@caia.org / Tel: +852 3752 0494; Wendy Leung, Assistant Director, Asia Pacific – wleung@caia.org / Tel: +852 3752 0495 or Peter Douglas, Director, CAIA Foundation – pdouglas@caia.org / Tel: +65 6536 4241
Breakingviews delivers agenda-setting financial insight. Every day, we comment on the big financial stories as they break globally. Breakingviews is the first with a smart view on matters of interest to global financial professionals, and we give our clients unique analytical insights. Our journalists crunch the numbers and think through the ramifications of events to deliver innovative and hard-hitting perspectives. This ensures our readers are better informed and have a view on the key events of the day, which will either directly or indirectly impact their specific business area.
Breakingviews provides 12-14 articles per day that are concise, easy-to-read, and cut through the information clutter. In order to keep readers abreast of latest developments, Breakingviews also provides intraday email alerts that summarize articles in less than 50 words.
Breakingviews delivers agenda-setting financial insight. Every day, we comment on the big financial stories as they break globally. Breakingviews is the first with a smart view on matters of interest to global financial professionals, and we give our clients unique analytical insights. Our journalists crunch the numbers and think through the ramifications of events to deliver innovative and hard-hitting perspectives. This ensures our readers are better informed and have a view on the key events of the day, which will either directly or indirectly impact their specific business area. Breakingviews provides 12-14 articles per day that are concise, easy-to-read, and cut through the information clutter. In order to keep readers abreast of latest developments, Breakingviews also provides intraday email alerts that summarize articles in less than 50 words.
Breakingviews delivers agenda-setting financial insight. Every day, we comment on the big financial stories as they break globally. Breakingviews is the first with a smart view on matters of interest to global financial professionals, and we give our clients unique analytical insights. Our journalists crunch the numbers and think through the ramifications of events to deliver innovative and hard-hitting perspectives. This ensures our readers are better informed and have a view on the key events of the day, which will either directly or indirectly impact their specific business area.
Breakingviews provides 12-14 articles per day that are concise, easy-to-read, and cut through the information clutter. In order to keep readers abreast of latest developments, Breakingviews also provides intraday email alerts that summarize articles in less than 50 words.
Bond Connect Company Limited (BCCL) is a joint venture established by China Foreign Exchange Trade System (National Interbank Funding Center) (CFETS) and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) to support Bond Connect related trading services. CFETS and its subsidiary company own 60 per cent of BCCL, while 40 per cent is owned by HKEX.
Bond Connect is a breakthrough in China mutual market access, allowing investors from Mainland China and overseas to trade in each other's bond markets through a market infrastructure linkage in Hong Kong. Northbound trading commenced on 3 July 2017, offering China Interbank Bond Market (CIBM) access to a broader group of international investors, while Southbound trading will be explored at a later stage.
Established in Hong Kong in 2017, BCCL supports the admission and registration of Northbound investors, liaises closely with the Recognised Access Platforms through which international investors are able to trade CIBM instruments, and conducts investor education activities in relation to Bond Connect.
Market participants can find information and resources related to Bond Connect on this website.
Bombay Stock Exchange Brokers' Forum (BBF) has been one of the foremost association of intermediaries of the Indian Capital Markets.
- has a pan India membership of around 800 members consisting of broker-dealers of Indian Stock and Commodity Exchanges as well as Depository Participants.
- is a member of international bodies like Asia Securities Forum (ASF), International Council of Securities Associations (ICSA) and International Forum for Investor Education (IFIE).
- member of the Secondary Market Advisory Committee (SMAC) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Our activities: BBF
- conducts regular seminars / events on contemporary topics along with experts and with speakers from Government bodies, regulators, exchanges and depositories.
- is active in investor education with special focus on “young adults” having conducted around 1200 sessions pan India (including semi-urban areas) touching around 60,000 persons attempting to spread financial literacy and knowledge and awareness about capital markets and economy (Since Jan. 2013).
- issues a monthly Capital Markets & Lifestyle magazine “Forum Views” (an award winning publication covering Financial Markets in general and the activities of the BBF, in particular).
- has MOU's with like-minded entities like Association of Stock Broking Companies Malaysia (ASCM), Federal Association of Securities Trading Firms-Frankfurt (BWF), Hong Kong Securities Association (HKSA), Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA), Maldives Stock Exchange (MSE), Philippine Association of Securities Brokers and Dealers, Inc. (PASBDI), Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) and Thai Securities Companies (ASCO).
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Bombay Stock Exchange Brokers' Forum (BBF) has been one of the foremost association of intermediaries of Indian Capital Markets.
has a pan India membership of around 830 members consisting of broker-dealers of Indian Stock and Commodity Exchanges as well as Depository Participants.
is a member of international bodies like Asia Securities Forum (ASF), International Council of Securities Associations (ICSA) and International Forum for Investor Education (IFIE).
member of the Secondary Market Advisory Committee (SMAC) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Our activities: BBF
conducts regular seminars / events on contemporary topics along with experts and with speakers from Government bodies, regulators, exchanges and depositories.
is active in investor education with special focus on “young adults” having conducted around 1200 sessions pan India (including semi-urban areas) touching around 55,000 persons attempting to spread financial literacy and knowledge and awareness about capital markets and economy (Since Jan. 2013).
issues a monthly Capital Markets & Lifestyle magazine “Forum Views” (an award winning publication covering Financial Markets in general and the activities of the BBF, in particular).
has MOU's with like-minded entities like Association of Stock Broking Companies Malaysia (ASCM), Federal Association of Securities Trading Firms-Frankfurt (BWF), Hong Kong Securities Association (HKSA), Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA), Maldives Stock Exchange (MSE), Philippine Association of Securities Brokers and Dealers, Inc. (PASBDI), Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) and Thai Securities Companies (ASCO).
BNP Paribas was the second foreign bank to establish a presence in India beginning with operations in Kolkata. Today, BNP Paribas is among the leading corporate banks in India. This uninterrupted, 160-year old association has given BNP Paribas an unparalleled experience of the Indian economy as it has witnessed the country’s growth at close quarters. Currently, the bank has branches in eight major cities – Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Pune.
BNP Paribas India has a full-fledged presence in Corporate and Institutional Banking offering products across businesses – Fixed Income and Debt Capital Markets, Transaction Banking, Corporate Finance and Institutional Equities as well as Securities Services – and is a core banker to several multinational companies and large Indian corporates. BNP Paribas India has been amongst the top three cash management banks for ten consecutive years in the Euromoney Survey.
BNP Paribas India has an award-winning Wealth Management offering that provides world class capabilities and customized solutions to its clients. It has grown extensively on the back of the Group’s renowned expertise which provides the local team with a strategic orientation. In addition, the Group has a presence in personal investment services through Sharekhan by BNP Paribas, which it acquired in 2016, and an asset management company, BNP Paribas Mutual Fund.
BNP Paribas Asset Management is the investment management arm of BNP Paribas, one of the world’s major financial institutions. In Asia-Pacific, we are a leading provider of investment management services to both institutional and retail clients.
In this region, we provide Asian investment solutions in equity, fixed income and alternative asset classes to local and global investors. Having experienced teams on the ground is our major advantage, as it enables us to understand both the investment opportunities that are out there and what our clients expect of us. As part of BNP Paribas Asset Management’s global network, we also provide global investment opportunities to regional investors. Since 2002, BNP Paribas Asset Management has been a major participant in sustainable and responsible investing.
BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) is the investment management arm of BNP Paribas, one of the world’s major financial institutions. We have assets under management and advisory of EUR 565 billion (as at 31 March 2019), over 500 investment professions and a presence in more than 30 countries. In Asia-Pacific, BNPP AM has close to 900 staff in the region located across 10 markets; and is a leading provider of investment management services to both institutional and retail clients.
Sustainability is at the heart of BNPP AM’s investment process and we have been a major participant in sustainable and responsible investing (SRI) since the launch of our first SRI product in Europe in 2002. Our commitment to sustainable investment and partnering with issuers through constructive engagement has been recognised through the receipt of 20 ESG awards in Asia Pacific in 2019.
In Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 18,000 employees* and a presence in 13 markets, BNP Paribas provides corporates, institutional and private investors with product and service solutions tailored to their specific needs. It offers a wide range of financial services covering corporate & institutional banking, wealth management, asset management, insurance, as well as retail banking and consumer financing through strategic partnerships.
Worldwide, BNP Paribas has a presence in 72 markets with more than 202,000 employees. It has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and institutional investors. Asia Pacific is a key strategic region for BNP Paribas and it continues to develop its franchise in the region.
In Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 16,000 employees* and a presence in 14 markets, BNP Paribas provides corporates, institutional and private investors with product and service solutions tailored to their specific needs. It offers a wide range of financial services covering corporate & institutional banking, wealth management, asset management, insurance, as well as retail banking and consumer financing through strategic partnerships.
Worldwide, BNP Paribas has a presence in 73 markets with more than 196,000 employees. It has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and institutional investors. Asia Pacific is a key strategic region for BNP Paribas and it continues to develop its franchise in the region.
The Bombay Stock Exchange Brokers Forum is a not-for-profit, association of intermediaries of Indian Capital Market. With more than 850 members pan India, BBF is recognized by the Government/ Regulator/ Exchanges as an apex body of the Indian Securities firms.
BBF is also a member of various international forums like Asia Securities Forum (ASF), International Council of Securities Associations (ICSA) and International Forum for Investor Education (IFIE). At these forums, we are in touch with local financial market bodies of various jurisdictions around the world.
BBF advocates stable, competitive and efficient Indian capital markets that are necessary to support the region’s economic growth. Our initiatives include consultations with regulators and exchanges, advocacy for enhanced markets through policy papers, Seminars/Workshops for members, international investment conference summits, sessions on Investor Education and Awareness for graduate students and monthly Capital Market & Lifestyle Magazine.
Barclays is a transatlantic consumer, corporate and investment bank offering products and services across personal, corporate and investment banking, credit cards and wealth management, with a strong presence in our two home markets of the UK and the US.
With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 85,000 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide.
Barclays is a transatlantic consumer, corporate and investment bank offering products and services across personal, corporate and investment banking, credit cards and wealth management, with a strong presence in our two home markets of the UK and the US.
With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 85,000 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide.
Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 66 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 4,300 retail financial centers, including approximately 2,200 lending centers, 2,400 financial centers with a Consumer Investment Financial Solutions Advisor, and 1,700 business centers; approximately 16,600 ATMs, and award-winning digital banking with more than 37 million active users, including over 28 million mobile users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 3 million small business owners through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Our Asia Pacific team is spread across 19 cities in 12 markets. We are focused on connecting Asia to the world and the world to Asia, using our global expertise to ensure success is shared between us, our clients and our communities. Our regional footprint covers 12 currencies, more than a dozen languages and five time zones, placing us firmly among the region’s leading financial services companies.
Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services.
The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 47 million consumer and small business relationships with approximately 4,400 retail financial centers, approximately 16,000 ATMs, and award-winning digital banking with approximately 36 million active users, including approximately 25 million mobile users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 3 million small business owners through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
The Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA) is a member-driven and policy-focused industry body that represents participants in Australia’s financial markets and providers of wholesale banking services. AFMA’s membership reflects the spectrum of industry participants including banks, stockbrokers, dealers, market makers, market infrastructure providers and fund managers.
AFMA promotes the conditions that enable financial markets to enhance Australia’s economic performance by:
• advocating policies and regulation that support development of the financial markets and user confidence in them;
• encouraging responsible conduct and efficient markets through industry codes, conventions, guides and preparing and maintaining standard documentation;
• promoting high professional standards through education and accreditation programs.
The Association of Corporate Treasurers (Singapore), or ACTS is a non-profit organisation of individual memberships drawn from corporate treasuries and finance professionals involved in corporate treasury work. Members are typically in corporate organisations on the buy-side of the marketplace.
Established in 1991 as The Treasurers’ Club, the association has grown in numbers and spread. As Singapore has increasingly become a treasury hub, memberships now include treasury centre managers, regional corporate treasurers and other professionals whose treasury activities cover a wide geographical spread.
In recent years, ACTS began its branding to better engage other players in the industry and to collaborate with similar international organisations. ACTS has been actively establishing relationships with various institutions including educational, government and regulatory bodies.
The success of ACTS is attributed to the members’ support in promoting the profession. ACTS has an elected Executive Committee to manage its operations and to embark on initiatives in furthering its aims.
To join or simply to get to know us, please visit our website at www.act.org.sg.
The ACT is the only professional treasury body with a Royal Charter.
We set the global benchmark for treasury excellence and lead the profession through our internationally recognised qualifications, by defining standards and by championing continuing professional development. We are the authentic voice of the treasury profession representing the interests of the real economy and educating, supporting and leading the treasurers of today and tomorrow.
The ACT enables and supports treasury professionals throughout their careers by:
• Providing clear treasury leadership and a trusted dynamic global network of experts
• Raising the profile of the profession, growing its influence and championing its success
• Having high-level real economy influence with policy makers and regulators
We educate through our competency framework, qualifications, training and in-company learning programmes
We grow networks through events, conferences and regional groups
We guide, inform and support through our policy and technical work, our webinars and publications, and our membership services
The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) is a non-profit organisation that represents the interests of the commercial and investment banking community.
The ABS voices the interests of its members in Singapore through strategic engagement with its stakeholders – banks, regulators and customers. It also works with members to develop and implement industry code of conduct and guidelines that are in line with international best practices. It strengthens the relationships within the banking industry and builds consensus as well as gathers support for projects that benefit the industry as a whole. In the course of its work, it also partners with regional and international organisations to strengthen members’ interests.
As at 31 January 2018, the ABS has 156 members, comprising local and foreign banks/institutions and representative offices operating in Singapore.
Further information on ABS is available on the website: www.abs.org.sg.
The APLMA is a professional (not-for-profit) trade association which represents the interests of institutions active in the syndicated loan markets around the Asia-Pacific region. Its primary objective is to promote growth and liquidity in the syndicated loan markets (both primary and secondary) – which it endeavours to do by advocating best market standards and practices; maintaining a suite of highly professional standard documents; engaging with regulators on key matters affecting the markets; organising conferences and knowledge sharing events in member countries and providing a professional networking platform for members across the region.
The APLMA is a professional (not-for-profit) trade association which represents the interests of institutions active in the syndicated loan markets around the Asia-Pacific region. Its primary objective is to promote growth and liquidity in the syndicated loan markets (both primary and secondary) – which it endeavours to do by advocating best market standards and practices; maintaining a suite of highly professional standard documents; engaging with regulators on key matters affecting the markets; organising conferences and knowledge sharing events in member countries and providing a professional networking platform for members across the region.
Asia First provides website featuring extensive free daily and weekly finance news and other resources for professionals, We also organize specialized events and provide branding and exposure via our extensive readership and database. Asia First is a one-stop platform for
Major publishers listed with over 350 publications
3,000+ research papers and reports from over 80 organisations
2,000+ events listed in our events calendar
500+ news feeds, 5 million news stories (including from Asia First) and our weekly newsletter
Asia First provides website featuring extensive free daily and weekly finance news and other resources for professionals, We also organize specialized events and provide branding and exposure via our extensive readership and database. Asia First is a one-stop platform for
Major publishers listed with over 350 publications
3,000+ research papers and reports from over 80 organisations
2,000+ events listed in our events calendar
500+ news feeds, 5 million news stories (including from Asia First) and our weekly newsletter
Asia First provides website featuring extensive free daily and weekly finance news and other resources for professionals, We also organize specialized events and provide branding and exposure via our extensive readership and database. Asia First is a one-stop platform for
Major publishers listed with over 350 publications
3,000+ research papers and reports from over 80 organisations
2,000+ events listed in our events calendar
500+ news feeds, 5 million news stories (including from Asia First) and our weekly newsletter
Asia First provides website featuring extensive free daily and weekly finance news and other resources for professionals, We also organize specialized events and provide branding and exposure via our extensive readership and database. Asia First is a one-stop platform for
Major publishers listed with over 350 publications
3,000+ research papers and reports from over 80 organisations
2,000+ events listed in our events calendar
500+ news feeds, 5 million news stories (including from Asia First) and our weekly newsletter
Asia Fintech Angels (“AFTA”) is the first Asian Angel Investor Network dedicated to and specialized in Fintech and Financial Innovation. Consisting of senior financial services professionals, entrepreneurs, technologists and venture capitalists. AFTA facilitates the connection of its network participants to early stage Fintech businesses in Asia or those outside Asia looking to bring their business to the region.
Our participants invest not only their money, but their time to help turn great ideas into great companies. We believe that the true value add of an Angel Investor comes after the check is written. By leveraging their vast personal networks, broad knowledge and specific expertise our participants will partner with companies to help them accelerate their growth and build a sustainable and successful business.
Asia Fintech Angels ("AFTA") is the first Asian Angel Investor Network dedicated to and specialized in Fintech and Financial Innovation. Consisting of senior financial services professionals, entrepreneurs, technologists and venture capitalists. AFTA facilitates the connection of its network participants to early stage Fintech businesses in Asia or those outside Asia looking to bring their business to the region.
Our participants invest not only their money, but their time to help turn great ideas into great companies. We believe that the true value add of an Angel Investor comes after the check is written. By leveraging their vast personal networks, broad knowledge and specific expertise our participants will partner with companies to help them accelerate their growth and build a sustainable and successful business.
The Asia Cloud Computing Association (ACCA) is a leading industry association comprising the stakeholders of the cloud computing ecosystem in Asia. The ACCA works to ensure that the interests of the cloud computing community are effectively represented in the public policy debate. Our primary mission is to accelerate the growth of the cloud market in Asia, where we promote the growth and development of cloud computing in Asia Pacific through dialogue, training, and public education. Through regular meetings, we also provide a platform for members to discuss implementation and growth strategies, share ideas, and establish policies and best practices relating to the cloud computing ecosystem.
The Asia Cloud Computing Association (ACCA) is a leading industry association comprising the stakeholders of the cloud computing ecosystem in Asia. The ACCA works to ensure that the interests of the cloud computing community are effectively represented in the public policy debate. Our primary mission is to accelerate the growth of the cloud market in Asia, where we promote the growth and development of cloud computing in Asia Pacific through dialogue, training, and public education. Through regular meetings, we also provide a platform for members to discuss implementation and growth strategies, share ideas, and establish policies and best practices relating to the cloud computing ecosystem.
The Asia-Pacific Structured Finance Association (“APSA”) was formed in 2006 to promote the efficient growth and development of structured finance and securitisation throughout the Asia-Pacific region, and to advocate the interests and serve the needs of the structured finance industry.
APSA seeks to be a provide a platform for the views of the industry to be communicated to policy makers, regulators, standards-setters, market participants and investors. Our membership consists of various participants of the regional structured finance industry, including regulators, investors, originators, banks, trustees, rating agencies, accountants, lawyers, academics and students. Our nominal membership fee ensures APSA retains a wide and independent membership representation within the structured finance industry. APSA collaborates closely with other organisations with similar interests, including ASIFMA, ASF, Boyuan Foundation, CUAAFA, HKSI, IFLR and TMA (with corresponding benefits to our members).
For more information (including how to join APSA), please visit our website: www.apsa-asia.com
ANZ is an international bank with a unique footprint. Headquartered in Melbourne, ANZ is a top 4 bank in Australia and the largest banking group in New Zealand and the Pacific, with an established on-theground presence in 15 Asian markets. We provide a range of banking and financial products and services to over 9 million institutional clients and retail customers, connecting clients to opportunities centred around trade and capital flows into and within Asia Pacific.
ANZ’s Institutional Banking provides sector expertise in geographies that represent 70% of global trade flows, with a banking heritage spanning more than 180 years in Australia and New Zealand. As clients look to capitalise on the movement of money and goods across Asia Pacific, they find in us a strong banking partner who can help them manoeuvre the rapidly changing business and regulatory landscape, while effectively managing liquidity, risk and investments.
The Association of National Exchanges Members of India (ANMI) was established in 1996. It is a pan India body comprising of around 900 active Stock Brokers who are Trading Members of the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Ltd (MSE) are a_liated to ANMI. The basic objective of ANMI is to work towards inculcating best practices in the industry and represent the matters pertaining to the members as well as business of Capital Market intermediation to Government of India, SEBI, and Exchanges. In doing so ANMI works hand in hand with the above agencies for structured and planned growth of the Capital Markets and its participants in India. The association provides professional Assistance, guidance and special services for enhancement of the skill levels for the Employees of its members to function ethically according to the standard principle and Practices lay down by the Government, the Regulator and the Stock Exchanges. It Regularly conducts Compliance & Awareness Seminar / Workshops and Programs for the stors / financial fraternity / intermediaries all over the country.
For 50 years the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has been at the forefront of the economic and social transformation of not just Hong Kong, but also the entire Asia-Pacific region. Our nearly 1,500 members play a constructive role in helping this dynamic city build on its unique status and global importance.
In 2019, our anniversary year, we will be celebrating those historic achievements. Join us as we focus on the next 50 years with a series of high-level symposiums, events, and publications that will explore the challenges and opportunities for businesses operating in the world's most dynamic region, in an age of unprecedented transformation.
For over 50 years, the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (AmCham) has been at the forefront of the economic and social transformation of not just Hong Kong, but also the entire Asia-Pacific region. With close to 1,400 members, AmCham is one of the largest American Chambers outside the United States, the largest international chamber in Hong Kong, and one of the most dynamic and influential international business organizations in the Asia-Pacific region. AmCham’s mission is to foster commerce among the United States, Hong Kong, and Mainland China; and to enhance Hong Kong's stature as an international business center.
The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) is the global representative of the alternative investment industry, with around 2,000 corporate members in over 60 countries. AIMA’s fund manager members collectively manage more than $2 trillion in hedge fund and private credit assets.
AIMA draws upon the expertise and diversity of its membership to provide leadership in industry initiatives such as advocacy, policy and regulatory engagement, educational programmes and sound practice guides. AIMA works to raise media and public awareness of the value of the industry.
AIMA set up the Alternative Credit Council (ACC) to help firms focused in the private credit and direct lending space. The ACC currently represents over 100 members that manage $400 billion of private credit assets globally.
AIMA is committed to developing skills and education standards and is a co-founder of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation (CAIA) – the first and only specialised educational standard for alternative investment specialists. AIMA is governed by its Council (Board of Directors).
The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) is the global representative of the alternative investment industry, with more than 1,900 corporate members in over 60 countries. AIMA's fund manager members collectively manage more than $2 trillion in assets. AIMA draws upon the expertise and diversity of its membership to provide leadership in industry initiatives such as advocacy, policy and regulatory engagement, educational programmes and sound practice guides. AIMA works to raise media and public awareness of the value of the industry. AIMA set up the Alternative Credit Council (ACC) to help firms focused in the private credit and direct lending space. The ACC currently represents over 100 members that manage $350 billion of private credit assets globally. AIMA is committed to developing skills and education standards and is a co-founder of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation (CAIA) – the first and only specialised educational standard for alternative investment specialists. AIMA is governed by its Council (Board of Directors). For further information, please visit AIMA's website, www.aima.org.
The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) is the global representative of the alternative investment industry, with more than 1,900 corporate members in over 60 countries. AIMA's fund manager members collectively manage more than $2 trillion in assets. AIMA draws upon the expertise and diversity of its membership to provide leadership in industry initiatives such as advocacy, policy and regulatory engagement, educational programmes and sound practice guides. AIMA works to raise media and public awareness of the value of the industry. AIMA set up the Alternative Credit Council (ACC) to help firms focused in the private credit and direct lending space. The ACC currently represents over 100 members that manage $350 billion of private credit assets globally. AIMA is committed to developing skills and education standards and is a co-founder of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation (CAIA) – the first and only specialised educational standard for alternative investment specialists. AIMA is governed by its Council (Board of Directors). For further information, please visit AIMA's website, www.aima.org.
The Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA) is a member-driven and policy-focused industry body that represents participants in Australia’s financial markets and providers of wholesale banking services. AFMA’s membership reflects the spectrum of industry participants including banks, stockbrokers, dealers, market makers, market infrastructure providers and fund managers.
AFMA promotes the conditions that enable financial markets to enhance Australia’s economic performance by:
advocating policies and regulation that support development of the financial markets and user confidence in them;
encouraging responsible conduct and efficient markets through industry codes, conventions, guides and preparing and maintaining standard documentation;
promoting high professional standards through education and accreditation programs.
Acuris powers business growth for financial and professional services firms worldwide. Through events and subscription-based digital services, we provide unique, high-value content that helps our customers to make the best decisions based on the strongest evidence.
Our sector specialists and expert analysts interpret data and intelligence to extract new insights that create business opportunities for our customers. We’re trusted by many of the world’s principal advisory firms, investment banks, law firms, hedge funds, private equity firms and corporates, who rely our brands to help them understand specialist markets and find ideas for business development.
Founded in 2000, we’re a growing family of information brands united by common characteristics: sector expertise, analytical skill, proprietary data and solutions that are packaged for maximum value. You’ll find our 1,300 staff, including 600 specialist journalists and analysts, in 67 locations around the world.
Acuris powers business growth for financial and professional services firms worldwide. Through events and subscription-based digital services, we provide unique, high-value content that helps our customers to make the best decisions based on the strongest evidence.
Our sector specialists and expert analysts interpret data and intelligence to extract new insights that create business opportunities for our customers. We’re trusted by many of the world’s principal advisory firms, investment banks, law firms, hedge funds, private equity firms and corporates, who rely our brands to help them understand specialist markets and find ideas for business development.
Founded in 2000, we’re a growing family of information brands united by common characteristics: sector expertise, analytical skill, proprietary data and solutions that are packaged for maximum value. You’ll find our 1,300 staff, including 600 specialist journalists and analysts, in 67 locations around the world.
Acara Strategy is an Asia-based strategic communications consultancy, which brings together 20 years of top-level journalist experience with expertise in reputation management, CEO positioning and executive media training. Founded by former Bloomberg TV Anchor John Dawson, Acara's goal is to ensure that your brand, personal or professional, makes a tangible, credible and lasting impression on the media landscape. With Bloomberg, John established a reputation for landing world exclusives interviewing Fortune 500 CEOs, world leaders & Nobel Laureates. He launched Acara to leverage this front-line experience and to ensure that you can safely and expertly navigate the media. Acara’s mission is to give you the edge in a world battling 24/7 media scrutiny, and allow you to better position and protect yourself and your company.