Connecting People. Capital. Possibilities.

We are a non-profit organization that connects Chinese managers with international allocators and market participants in the overseas private fund industry. We support their professional development and facilitate their access to institutional grade opportunities.

Our mission

Chinese Overseas Private Funds Association (COPFA)

is an industry initiative that aims to elevate the standards and reputation of Chinese private funds through education, engagement and data sharing.

We bridge the gap between Chinese managers and international allocators by providing a forum for dialogue, collaboration and mutual understanding.

We are the voice and advocate of the Chinese overseas private fund industry.

How we engage

Knowledge

Providing education and training programs for its members to enhance their professional skills and knowledge

Events

Organizing events and activities to facilitate networking and collaboration among its members and other industry stakeholders

Advocacy

Communicating and engaging with regulators and industry bodies in APAC to promote the interests and views of the Chinese overseas private fund industry

Standards

Sharing data and insights on the best practices and standards of the overseas private fund industry and the expectations and preferences of international allocators

Research

Publishing research and analysis on the trends and developments of the overseas private fund market, and the performance and contribution of Chinese managers

Membership

We bring together fund managers, industry participants, and allocators under one network.

Ordinary

Organizations that operate overseas fund management business with relevant regulatory license in the respective region (e.g. SFC/MAS)

Individual application is subject to the discretion of COPFA directors

Associate

Organizations other than fund managers who serve within the fund ecosystem

Individual application is subject to the discretion of COPFA directors

Other

 

Allocators and LP, industry bodies and others

Our Partners

COPFA is a super connector between the Chinese overseas private fund industry and the international market.

COPFA collaborates and partners with various external industry associations, to strengthen the industry-wide collaborations and promote the interests of the Chinese fund ecosystem

The Hong Kong LPF Association (HKLPFA) is the first association focusing on promoting and improving the Limited Partnership Fund (LPF) regime in Hong Kong. HKLPFA looks to facilitate discussions among industry participants including financial, legal, accounting institutions and other institutions and individuals, and, more widely, to enhance market awareness and adoption of LPFs

SFDA

The Singapore Fund Directors Association (SFDA) mission is to be Singapore’s premier body representing fund directors to foster long-term success through advocacy and standards-setting in corporate governance, and professional development for fund directors.

 

Latest News

DFSA

Overview of DIFC & DFSA, Dubai, UAE

The Middle East market has become increasingly popular in the fund industry. We are pleased to invite experts from the respective authorities in the DFSA