The Chinese Overseas Private Funds Association (COPFA) marked its official inauguration on April 10, 2024, with a ceremony held at the King & Wood Mallesons office in Hong Kong. The event brought together professionals from the fund industry including alternative investment managers, industry experts, and representatives from various industry bodies. COPFA, a non-profit industry association, aims to promote cooperation and communication among Chinese overseas private funds and contribute to the development of the global financial industry.
Linnovate Partners team in the Greater China region plays a key role in co-chairing the Infrastructure, Innovation, and Tech working group at COPFA. This working group focuses on monitoring and analyzing trends in infrastructure, innovation, and technology. Its objective is to promote the adoption of innovative technologies, address industry-related issues, and communicate opportunities to its members and the public.
Nancy Jiao, Director of Alternative Fund Services at our Beijing office commented, “We are honored to join COPFA as one of the committee members and co-chair the Infrastructure, Innovation and Technology Group. This opportunity allows our firm to contribute to the research and development of tech innovation and industry standards. Together with the association, Linnovate Partners team in the Greater China region will actively develop industry best practices and foster information sharing among members. We aim to bring advanced technology insights to the table and promote automated and precise innovations within the private fund industry. I am excited to collaborate with industry professionals and drive positive change for the benefit of our clients and the entire sector.”
COPFA serves as a platform that connects Chinese fund managers with international allocators, service providers, and other relevant entities in the overseas private fund industry. The association represents the interests of the Chinese overseas private fund industry and advocates for high standards in regulation, innovation, ethics, governance, and investor communication.
Learn more about COPFA: www.copfa.org
