Morrow Sodali

Morrow Sodali is the leading and most experienced shareholder engagement firm globally, having been mandated in over 600 transactions valued at more than $700 billion since 2006. They have the deepest experience in mergers, acquisitions and demergers, and activism defence and are the only firm to provide an in-house corporate governance team consisting of ex-proxy advisors and ESG specialists. With the support of corporate M&A advisors and companies alike, Morrow Sodali have been mandated on most M&A events in Australia over the past 25 years and are trusted because they carry unrivalled expertise in engaging and achieving results from both the institutional and retail constituencies of a share register. Recently they’ve advised on the Coca Cola Amatil merger with Coca Cola European Partners, the WPP AUNZ merger with WPP plc and the Asaleo merger with Essity plc among many other campaigns.

From headquarters in New York and London, and offices in major capital markets, including Sydney, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong, Morrow Sodali serves more than 700 corporate clients in 40 countries, including many of the world’s largest multinational corporations.

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.

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 Central and Eastern European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (CEECVN)

The 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

The 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.

www.sicc.com.sg

www.siccawards.com.sg

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

Asia Business Law Journal

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