The Asia Private Equity Forum (APEF) 2024, organized by the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (HKVCA), was a notable success. Close to 800 delegates, of which more than 65% were investors, attended the conference. The 14th annual edition of the Forum featured some 70 LPs, GPs and other industry professionals, including program leaders, speakers and sponsors. Leading industry practitioners addressed the latest trends driving private markets in Asia, particularly in China, Japan, Korea, India and Southeast Asia, and covered topics relevant to private equity, venture capital, real estate, private credit, investor sentiment and regulation.

Held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the event featured an array of distinguished guests, including: the Honourable Paul Mo-po Chan, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR); Samson Wong, Chief Investment Officer (Private Markets), Hong Kong Monetary Authority; Ming Lu, Executive Chairman, Asia Pacific, KKR; Eric Mason, Managing Director, The Church Pension Fund; and Kent Chen, Managing Director, Neuberger Berman Asia.

Rebecca Xu, Chairwoman of the HKVCA, said: “As the HKVCA’s flagship conference and a key event during Hong Kong’s annual International Financial Week, we are delighted that APEF drew an impressive gathering of esteemed speakers and industry leaders to address the key issues, developments, and trends in private market investing in the region. APEF's robust attendance demonstrated Asia’s enduring appeal as a prime destination for global investors, and underscored Hong Kong's strategic preeminence as the gateway to the region's abundant opportunities."

The HKVCA was thrilled to host the 2024 Gala Dinner on January 25th at the Hong Kong Club. This highly anticipated event marked the return of this popular event after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

The evening was generously sponsored by Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. Over 150 senior executives and industry leaders gathered to reconnect with fellow colleagues and peers in the private equity and venture capital community. The event provided an invaluable opportunity for networking and socializing following the challenges of the past few years.

As the private equity markets continue to grow and mature in Asia, the need to access liquidity for their owners/individual general partners are burgeoning such that the familiar techniques employed in the US and EMEA (such as management fee lines of credit, co-investment facilities extended to a single partner or a pooling vehicle) are becoming increasingly common in Asia.

In this webinar, HSBC Global Private Banking and Mayer Brown will examine the key reasons why Asian GPs (whether as a firm, for a group of employees akin to a program or selected individuals acting on a standalone basis) may look to monetise their assets (be it future management fees, carried interest and of course the NAV of their co-investment interests) and examine the different structures commonly utilised and typical challenges encountered by the borrowers and lenders alike in structuring such facilities.

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• An additional charge may apply to accommodate special dietary requests.
• Registration must be followed by payment to secure your place. Registration will be confirmed upon receipt of payment.
• Should you require an invoice, please contact us.
• Cancellation must be made in writing at least 7 working days prior to the event. No refund will be made thereafter.
• Information is subject to change.
• The HKVCA retains the right to make changes as it deems necessary.
• Priority will be given to HKVCA Members. Seats are limited at first-come-first-served basis.
• No media registrations will be accepted for this event.
• Free pass no shows will be charged full price.

• Registration must be followed by payment to secure your place. Registrations will be confirmed upon receipt of payment. Should you require an invoice, please contact us.
• Cancellations must be made in writing at least 7 working days prior to the event.
• No refunds will be made thereafter. Information is subject to change. The HKVCA retains the right to make changes as it deems necessary.
• Seats are limited on a first-come-first-served basis and priority will be given to HKVCA members.
• Free pass no shows will be charged full price.

As developments ranging from generative AI to net zero transition gather pace, all businesses are racing to stay relevant. Faced with high inflation, interest rates and valuation multiples uplift targets, private equity players have to deploy transformational value creation and operational change, from seeking sustainable solutions to optimising cost efficiencies, to maximise returns in a competitive deal-making market.

Join us for an enlightening session with Christian Lynaes (PwC Director, Deals Strategy & Operations) and Clinton Pang (PwC Associate Director, Climate and Sustainability) as they share their expertise on these relevant topics:

• A comprehensive approach to value creation
• Valuable insights and effective strategies for integrating value creation and ESG throughout the investment lifecycle
• Real-life experiences and case studies

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• When cancellation occurs more than 10 working days prior to the event, an administration fee of HK$500 will be charged. When cancellation occurs later than 10 working days prior to the event, the registration fee will be charged in full.
• Information is subject to change. The HKVCA retains the right to make changes as it deems necessary.
• Seats are limited on a first-come-first-served basis and priority will be given to HKVCA Members.
• Free pass no shows will be charged full price.
• Please inform us of any dietary requirements in advance. We cannot guarantee the ability to accommodate requirements requested on the day of the event. An additional charge may apply to accommodate special dietary requests.
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• Participants are hereby reminded that they are required to join the event at the beginning and remain until completion of the full event if they intend to claim all CPT (SFC licence) hours the event provided.
• The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) approved the Hong Kong Venture Capital And Private Equity Association (HKVCA) as a Recognized Institution for Providing CPT (Continuous Professional Training). Registrants may claim CPT points for the captioned event if their employers consider this event relevant to the functions performed by them. Registrants should note that their employers, as the corporate license holder of your SFC registration, are responsible for determining whether our courses/events satisfy CPT requirements.

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