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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

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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.

FAQs
  • What is COPFA and why was it established?
    COPFA is an industry-driven initiative that supports Chinese managers on their internationalization journey. It consists of representatives from different sectors of the overseas private fund industry. It was established to foster the long-term development and reputation of the industry by advocating high standards in regulation, innovation, ethics and governance.
  • How does COPFA achieve its mission and objectives?
    COPFA achieves its mission and objectives by: • Providing education and training programs for its members to enhance their professional skills and knowledge • Organizing events and activities to facilitate networking and collaboration among its members and other industry stakeholders • Communicating and engaging with regulators and industry bodies in APAC to promote the interests and views of the Chinese overseas private fund industry • Publishing research and analysis on the trends and developments of the overseas private fund market and the performance and contribution of Chinese managers • Sharing data and insights on the best practices and standards of the overseas private fund industry and the expectations and preferences of international allocators
  • Who are the stakeholders in the overseas private fund industry that COPFA connects?
    COPFA connects managers, professionals, allocators, industry associations and other organisations in the overseas private fund industry. It aims to facilitate industry-wide communications and become the prominent voice of the industry.
  • Does COPFA focus on any specific asset class or subsector?
    No, COPFA covers various asset classes including primary and secondary markets and is not biased towards any specific asset class. COPFA aims to assist the internationalization journey of Chinese managers and enhance their reputation and influence globally.
  • Can I join COPFA if I run an onshore RMB fund business?
    No, COPFA only focuses on the overseas (USD) private fund industry and does not cover the onshore (RMB) funds industry. However, you can join COPFA if you are interested in establishing an overseas private fund business.
  • How is COPFA different from other fund industry associations?
    COPFA is the first industry-driven initiative for the Chinese Overseas Private Funds industry, which covers a wide range of asset classes across different jurisdictions. COPFA is a super connector between Chinese managers and the international market, and collaborates with various external industry associations to strengthen the industry-wide collaborations. COPFA also works closely with the Hong Kong LPF Association and the Singapore Fund Directors Association, which are the key regional industry associations for Hong Kong and Singapore respectively.​​
  • What are the benefits for COPFA members?
    COPFA members can enjoy the following benefits: • Resources and information: Access to relevant and updated information about the overseas private fund industry, such as industry surveys, publications, and media platforms. • Networking and collaboration: Opportunities to connect and cooperate with other managers, professionals, allocators, and industry bodies in the region through events and activities. • Constituent working groups: Participation in various initiatives and contributions to the fund industry through different working groups that focus on policy, LP and allocators, competency, ethics and governance, promotion and advocacy, and infrastructure, innovation and tech. • Super connector: Support and guidance from COPFA as a super connector between Chinese managers and the international market, as well as collaboration with other external industry associations.
  • How to join COPFA?
    To join COPFA, you need to visit their website copfa.org, contact their team info@copfa.org or speak to any COPFA members. You can also find out more about their mission, objectives, and benefits on their website.
  • What are the constituent working groups of COPFA?
    COPFA has five constituent working groups that focus on different aspects of the Chinese overseas private fund industry. They are: Policy, LP and Allocators, Competency, Ethics and Governance, Promotion and Advocacy, and Infrastructure, Innovation and Tech. Members of COPFA can participate in these working groups and contribute to their initiatives.
  • How does COPFA collaborate with other industry associations?
    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, such as the Hong Kong LPF Association and the Singapore Fund Directors Association, to strengthen the industry-wide collaborations and promote the interests of the Chinese fund ecosystem.
  • What are the challenges and opportunities for the Chinese overseas private fund industry?
    The Chinese overseas private fund industry faces various challenges and opportunities in the global market. Some of the challenges include regulatory uncertainty, commercial budgeting, limited international network, and misinformation. Some of the opportunities include growing demand, innovation, diversification for both investors and funds, and growing cooperation. COPFA aims to help the Chinese managers overcome the challenges and seize the opportunities through education, engagement, and data sharing.
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