FT Asset Management Summit 2014

Supporting PR Partner
	Citigate Dewe Rogerson is the leading international financial communications consultancy in China. With offices in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai, we are trusted advisors to major and emerging companies and to government 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 services companies and other firms to improve corporate reputations and handle crisis situations

Supporting Partners
	Founded in 1990, the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) is the global hedge fund association. We represent all practitioners in the alternative investment management industry – including hedge fund managers, fund of hedge funds managers, prime brokers, investors, legal and accounting firms, fund administrators and independent fund directors. Our membership is corporate and comprises over 1,400 firms (with more than 7,000 individual contacts) in more than 50 countries. They all benefit from our active influence in policy development, our leadership in industry initiatives and our outstanding reputation with regulators. For further information please visit AIMA’s website, www.aima.org or contact the Hong Kong Branch Managing Director, Heide Blunt at hblunt@aima.org .

	ASIFMA is an independent, regional trade association with over 60 member firms comprising a diverse range of leading financial institutions from both the buy and sell side, including banks, asset managers, law firms and market infrastructure service providers. Together, we harness the shared interests of the financial industry to promote the development of liquid, deep and broad capital markets in Asia. ASIFMA advocates stable, innovative and competitive Asian capital markets that are necessary to support the region’s economic growth. We drive consensus, advocate solutions and effect change around key issues through the collective strength and clarity of one industry voice. Our many initiatives include consultations with regulators and exchanges, development of uniform industry standards, advocacy for enhanced markets through policy papers, and lowering the cost of doing business in the region. Through the GFMA alliance with SIFMA in the United States and AFME in Europe, ASIFMA also provides insights on global best practices and standards to benefit the region.

	The European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) is the pre-eminent association of European companies conducting business in or related to Korea. Representing the common voice of the European business community in Korea, the ECCK aims to function as the platform for information exchange, effective communication channel to the Korean authorities and organizer of networking opportunities for European businesses. The ECCK is a non-profit and non-political organization. The ECCK was officially founded on December 3, 2012, upon the approval ofMinistry of Knowledge Economy (the current Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy). The ECCK is a strong believer in mutual prosperity. The ECCK hopes to contribute to fostering an optimal business climate for both European and local Korean companies.

	The Hong Kong Foreign Financial Institutions Association was formed in 1986. The objective of the Association is to represent and further the interests in Hong Kong of banks and financial institutions incorporated outside Hong Kong; and to collect and disseminate information relating to the business and activities of foreign banks and financial institutions in Hong Kong. The Association meets quarterly over luncheons with guest speakers covering topics of current interest. These meetings offer opportunities for members to get to know other fellow bankers and counterparts in financial institutions. Our speakers have included many prominent figures from government departments of the Hong Kong SAR such as the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Treasury Department and the Stock Exchange. Our guest speakers also came from the central banks of member countries. The membership of the Association represent banks and financial institutions in Europe, Asia, USA, South America, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, the Middle East and South Africa.

	The Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (“HKIFA”) is a non-profit-making organization that represents the asset management industry in Hong Kong. We have two major roles, namely consultation and education. On consultation, we work closely with the authorities to relay the views of our members on issues that have implications for the asset management industry. On education, we spearhead initiatives to enable Hong Kong people to understand more about the risk/return characteristics of mutual funds; and to use them effectively for retirement investment and other financial planning purposes. We have 58 fund management companies as full/overseas members. They manage about 1,220SFC-authorized funds as at the end of 2013, involving total assets of about US$950 billion. In addition, we have 71 affiliate and associate members. (www.hkifa.org.hk)."

	The Hong Kong Retirement Schemes Association (HKRSA) was established in 1996 to promote the interests and best practices of retirement schemes in Hong Kong.We are a not-for-profit, non-political association representing retirement schemes and their members.Our mission is to be the authoritative body in the retirement protection industry, increase awareness of retirement issues and build services and contacts within Greater China. HKRSA acts as a thought leader to research and Government policy in the area of retirement protection, promotes communication and corporate governance issues and provides professional education and training in retirement schemes industry.We also organize regular luncheons, seminars and sharing sessions to provide a forum for discussion on issues of current and topical interest. For further information, please visit our website (www.hkrsa.org.hk) or contact us on (852) 2147 0090.

	The Hong Kong Society of Financial Analysts Ltd. (HKSFA)is a non-profit organisation founded in 1992 by a group of CFA charterholders in Hong Kong. Currently, the Society has over 5,400 members (as at April 2014), and is one of the largest member societies of CFA Institute, which has more than 122,000 members in more than 142 countries. The Society is mostly run by member volunteers with the support of a team of professional staff. HKSFA shares the mission of CFA Institute in raising the professional and ethical standard of financial analysts and investment practitioners through our continuing education events and advocacy effort. In addition to promoting the CFA designation in Hong Kong, the Society aims to provide a forum for our members, CFA Institute, other investment practitioners and regulators.


	The Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association(HKVCA) was established on November 12, 1987 with the objectives of promoting and protecting the interests of the venture capital and private equity industry in Hong Kong. The HKVCA represents over 280 corporate members engaged in venture capital / private equity investments in the Asia-Pacific region at all levels – from venture, growth, buyouts, restructuring, to pensions, fund of funds,family offices, etc. HKVCA’s mission is to support and stimulate a vibrant venture capital and private equity industry in Asia while promoting the role of its member firms in value creation, innovation and economic development. The Association provides a forum for networking and experience sharing for its members; it further promotes industry professional ethics, international best practices and standards; and it also represents the views of its members before governmental and other relevant bodies. The Association organizes an active program of luncheons talks, seminars and conferences, delegations, joint activities with the government and trade bodies, and networking with other local, regional and international business groups.

Supporting Education Partner
	Founded in 2002, the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association® is the international leader in alternative investment education and provider of the CAIA designation, the global industry benchmark. The Association grants the CAIA charter to industry practitioners upon the successful completion of a rigorous two-level qualifying exam. The CAIA Association advocates for the highest standards of professional conduct. Additionally, it furthers its educational mandate through the dissemination of research, webinars, videos, as well as its three publications—AllAboutAlpha.com, a leading online voice; The Journal of Alternative Investments; and the Alternative Investment Analyst Review. Finally, it connects alternative investment experts around the world through chapter events, networking and social media platforms. Further information may be found via our website : www.caia.org/FT or you may contact: Joanne Murphy, Managing Director, Asia Pacific & EMEA – jmurphy@caia.org / Tel : +852 3655 0598 or Wendy Leung, Events and Marketing Executive, Asia Pacific – wleung@caia.org / Tel: +852 3655 0568 for further information.

Supporting Media Partners

	Asia Asset Management commenced publication in December 1995 and was the first trade journal in the Asia-Pacific region to cater to the needs of asset managers, pension funds and institutional investors. For the past 19 years it has been dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage and in-depth analysis of the Asian asset management industry. In doing so, Asia Asset Management delivers the latest trends and strategies in the region’s fund management industry, in-depth interviews with industry giants, information on new pension mandates that are up for grabs and comprehensive reports on the most important issues affecting the industry.

	FTChinese is the Financial Times' Chinese language website, providing unrivalled news and information to China's top business executives and decision makers. The FT’s international team of journalists has access to senior corporate executives and politicians both in China and around the world, making it a must read for China's business leaders. FTChinese has over 2.1 million registered users and is also available via Android, Apple or Windows apps. The FTChinese MBA iPad app, a creative education tool with tailored training courses using FT content, was chosen by Apple for the App Store China’s “Best of 2012”.

	Mergermarket is an independent Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) intelligence service with an unrivalled network of dedicated M&A journalists based in 65 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. Visit www.mergermarket.com