10 Regional Venture Capital Associations met in Hong Kong on June 8, 2010 with objectives of networking and information exchange. This is the first time that VC/PE Associations across countries and continents gathered for a very fruitful and useful exchange. The participating Associations were:

Beijing Private Equity Association
British Venture Capital Association
Japan Venture Capital Association
Korea Venture Capital Association
Shanghai Private Equity Association
Shenzhen Venture Capital Association Singapore Venture Capital Association
Taiwan Venture Capital Association
Taiwan M&A & PE Council

Discussions revolved around practical areas of collaboration, coordination and mutual support on events, and ongoing communication. BVCA CEO Simon Walker and EVCA Secretary General Javier Echarri also provided a detailed update of proposed EU AIFM (Alternative Investment Asset Management) Directives and its possible impact on Asian Funds.