Mergermarket M&A Forum Southeast Asia 2023
The premier M&A forum in Southeast Asia
The Westin Singapore and Online
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Co-Sponsors
Aon
https://www.aon.comAon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Our colleagues provide our clients in over 120 countries and sovereignties with advice and solutions that give them the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect and grow their business.
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Sodali & Co
https://sodali.comSodali & Co advises corporate clients worldwide as they navigate the complex dynamic of shareholder and stakeholder interests. The firm supports business leaders in anticipating issues, making better, more informed decisions, and communicating more effectively to drive alignment and accelerate performance.
From headquarters in New York, London, and Sydney to offices in major capital markets, Sodali & Co serves over 2,000 corporate clients in 70 countries, across three practice areas of Shareholder Services, Governance & Sustainability, and Strategic Communications. In addition to listed and private companies, its clients include financial institutions, mutual funds, ETFs, stock exchanges, and membership associations.
For more information, visit Sodali & Co | Building Stakeholder Capital
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking
https://cib.natixis.comNatixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.
Our teams of experts in around 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. Natixis CIB is committed to aligning its financing portfolio with a carbon neutrality path by 2050 while helping its clients reduce the environmental impact of their business.
As part of the Global Financial Services division of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group’s financial strength and solid financial ratings (Standard & Poor's: A, Moody's: A1, Fitch Ratings: AA-, R&I: A+).
SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS
ACG
Join ACG: A local community with global reach
Founded in 1954, ACG is a global organization with 56 chapters and over 14,500 members. Doing business is at the heart of the ACG membership experience. Chapters in North and South America, Europe and Asia bring dealmakers together to help them achieve their business and professional goals. 75% of ACG members report that they have done business with fellow members. This return on investment has made ACG the most trusted and respected resource for middle-market dealmakers and business leaders who invest in growth and build companies. Face-to-face events, online tools, structured networking opportunities, exclusive member benefits and leading-edge market intelligence provide ACG members with powerful business-building resources.
Introduction of ACG China
ACG China is the first Chapter of ACG to be established in Asia as of June 2010. We are the organization for professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development, private equity and mergers and acquisitions. We are affiliated with the Associate for Corporate Growth, a global organization of investment professionals.
The Central and Eastern European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (CEECVN)
http://www.ceecvn.orgThe Central and Eastern European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (CEEC), an independent non-profit organisation, was established with the purpose of promoting the cooperation between companies and business professionals from 15 Central and Eastern European countries and Vietnam. The CEEC goals are: provide services to existing members, support their business activities with consulting, networking, referrals; support the CEE related business community in Vietnam; support CEE-backed companies to invest, start operation in Vietnam and represent the interest of the CEE-related business community in Vietnam in the forums of EuroCham, EU Delegation, diplomatic bodies, Government of Vietnam and European Union.
ChinaGoAbroad (CGA)
ChinaGoAbroad (CGA) is a matchmaking and advisory service focused on cross-border investments involving China. We specialize in matchmaking investment projects and trading transactions, offering legal, strategic, crisis management and relevant services. Key areas include energy and infrastructure, medical and health, environment and security.
CGA is a TransAsia Lawyers’ initiative, co-founded by the China Overseas Development Association.
CGA boasts of a global network with over 1 mil members (consisting of companies, governments, non-profits, medias), as well as experts and consultants from different countries and industries.
For more information, please visit www.ChinaGoAbroad.com.
“中国走出去”(ChinaGoAbroad)是第一家中英双语、为跨境商务提供专业服务的会员制平台(简称CGA);由权亚律师事务所创办、中国产业海外发展协会共同发起。
CGA构建国际联盟体系,包括企业、政府、服务提供商、金融、学术、媒体机构、非营利组织等,携手全球会员和专家智囊团为跨境项目和贸易提供全方位服务。
如需了解更多,请访问:www.ChinaGoAbroad.com。
ILPA
https://ilpa.orgThe Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) is the leading global, member-driven organization dedicated to advancing the interests of private equity limited partners through industry-leading education programs, independent research, best practices, networking opportunities and global collaborations. Initially founded as an informal networking group, the ILPA is a voluntary association funded by its members. ILPA membership has grown to include almost 400 organizations from around the world representing almost 50% of global institutional assets under management in private equity.
SICC
Founded in Singapore in 1837, SICC’s purpose was and still is to help businesses and Singapore succeed. Its diverse members form an inclusive, silo-free, ecosystem with an edge where members connect, collaborate, engage, learn, share and succeed. 50% of Chamber members are Singaporean owned businesses and 50% foreign owned. Half are large organizations including multinationals and half are medium, small and start-up companies from all sectors of the economy.
The SICC ecosystem champions anti-ageism in the workforce and in society for commercial and societal success. SICC also champions positive workplace culture where employers and employees co-create and sustain workplaces where foreign and local talent are integrated, developed and enabled to excel to achieve personal and commercial success.
SICC’s annual business awards celebrate collaborative innovation because that is often the fastest way to innovate and succeed. Last, but not least, SICC advocates the transitioning of businesses and society to circular models of production and consumption to achieve true sustainability for our planet and species in a circular economy.
SVCA
http://www.svca.org.sgThe 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
MEDIA PARTNER
Asia Business Law Journal
https://law.asia/Vantage Asia produces Law.asia, a leading online resource for in-house counsel and lawyers in private practice. It also publishes three market-leading magazines, Asia Business Law Journal, China Business Law Journal and India Business Law Journal, which provide in-depth analyses of legal and regulatory challenges facing domestic and international businesses around the region. enquiries@law.asia