Who We Are
We are a non-profit organization that connects Chinese managers with international allocators and market participants in the private fund industry. We support their professional development and facilitate their access to institutional grade opportunities. We represent the voice and interest of the Chinese cross-border private fund industry and advocate for high standards in regulation, innovation, ethics and governance. We collaborate with various stakeholders in the private fund ecosystem and foster long-term growth and reputation of the industry. Our members are private fund managers, professionals, allocators and financiers, who collaborate towards growing our business and reputation in the global market. We work with different asset classes and fund domiciles to meet the needs of our investors.
Our Mission
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 counter global misinformation with facts-based analysis and insights. 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
-
Research
Publishing research and analysis on the trends and developments of the overseas private fund market, and the performance and contribution of Chinese managers
-
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
Our Community
Our members are private fund managers, professionals, allocators and financiers, who collaborate towards growing our business and reputation in the global market. We work with different asset classes and fund domiciles to meet the needs of our investors. As a COPFA member, you can enjoy the following benefits:
-
An environment to develop and learn about institutional best practices
-
A network to communicate and collaborate with our peers and partners
-
A voice to educate regulators and industry bodies in APAC
-
A representation to advocate our contributions to the industry
-
Access to COPFA events, publications, media platforms, partner services and products, and more
COPFA welcomes managers and professionals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to build a better future for the Chinese Private Funds Industry. We foster a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration among our community. If you are interested in joining COPFA, please visit our website copfa.org, contact our team info@copfa.org or speak to any COPFA members. We look forward to hearing from you.