BlackRock

BlackRock Alternative Investors serve investors seeking outperformance in real estate, infrastructure, private equity, credit, hedge funds and alternative solutions. We strive to bring our investors the highest quality investments by drawing upon our global footprint, superior execution capabilities and position as a preferred partner. BlackRock manages USD$283 billion in alternative investments and commitments on behalf of clients worldwide as of June 30, 2021.

GHD Advisory

At GHD Advisory, we’re committed to creating sustainable commercial outcomes for those who design and operate infrastructure and manage the world’s resources. Our ability to draw upon commercial, engineering and digital transformation know-how is what sets us apart. Enabling us to re-define challenges, drive value and provide your business with a competitive edge.

We’ve been ranked #1 Technical Transaction Advisor* in Australasia for six consecutive years.

Since commencing our Singapore operations in October 2020, we have supported several opportunities in the region for infrastructure investors, developers, owners and operators. These have included the provision of technical and environmental due diligence, feasibility studies for new and existing infrastructure developments, as well as planning and implementation support for a range of private and public sector organisations.

Our globally connected network is committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy, and urbanisation. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are focused on building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.

With more than 90 years in operation, across five continents, in 200+ offices, we have a track record of delivering insightful advice and responsive technical services for our clients across the value chain. 

For more information, visit www.ghd.com and www.ghd.com/advisory

* (Inframation League Tables 2015 - 2021)

Alternative Investment Management Association

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 170 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).

Alternative Credit Council

The Alternative Credit Council (ACC) is a global body that represents asset management firms in the private credit and direct lending space. It currently represents 170 members that manage over $400bn of private credit assets.

The ACC is an affiliate of AIMA and is governed by its own board which ultimately reports to the AIMA Council.

ACC members provide an important source of funding to the economy. They provide finance to mid-market corporates, SMEs, commercial and residential real estate developments, infrastructure as well the trade and receivables business.

The ACC’s core objectives are to provide guidance on policy and regulatory matters, support wider advocacy and educational efforts and generate industry research with the view to strengthening the sector's sustainability and wider economic and financial  benefits.

Alternative credit, private debt or direct lending funds have grown substantially in recent years and are becoming a key segment of the asset management industry. The ACC seeks to explain the value of private credit by highlighting the sector's wider economic and financial stability benefits.

The Global Listed Infrastructure Organisation

The Global Listed Infrastructure Organisation (GLIO) is the representative body for the $3 trillion market capitalization listed infrastructure asset class. GLIO raises investor awareness for the asset class through research, education, events and promotion.

GLIO is supported by its membership structure. Its members are regulated utilities, transportation infrastructure, communications infrastructure and energy transportation infrastructure companies. In total, GLIO corporate members represent approximately $850bn in market capitalization, or $1.2trn in Enterprise Value.

Specialist listed infrastructure managers make up a significant part of the membership, along with banks and advisors. The specialist managers manage approximately $115bn in assets under management.

https://www.glio.org/

SVCA

The Singapore Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (SVCA) was formed in 1992 under the patronage of the Economic Development Board to promote the development of the venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) industry. From a humble start of two, our membership now exceeds one hundred and continues to grow in tandem with the industry's development.

To foster greater understanding of the importance of venture capital and private equity to the Singapore economy in support of entrepreneurship and innovation and to look after the interests of our members, promote professional development, raise professional standards as well as facilitate collaboration among members.
As a not-for-profit organisation, the association strives to:

• Promote the professional development of the industry through awards, training, workshops and conference
• Facilitate interaction and collaboration among its members through regular networking events
• Act as a platform for dialogue on regulatory and policy issues pertaining to VC and PE through data research, feedback and consultation with members and regulatory authorities
• Build linkages to centres of VC and PE activities in the region through active participation at regional and global VC & PE Initiatives