Date:	11-12 April 2008
Place:	Wuzhou Guest House, Shenzhen, China
Organiser:	China Venture Capital Research Institute

Co-organizer: HKVCPEA
2008CVCF (China Venture Capital and Private Equity Forum 2008) specializes in abridging the distance between policy-makers and investors, entrepreneurs and investors. With the theme of “Fostering the Most Favourable Development Environment, building up a Complete PE/VC Industrial Chain”, the 10th China Venture Capital and Private Equity Forum will discuss about many hot topics.

For more information, please visit http://www.cvcri.com/forum/2008/sz/forum/english/about.asp

HKVCPEA members can enjoy 30% discount on registration and 20% discount on magazine subscription.

For online registration, please visit http://www.cvcri.com/forum/2008/sz/forum/english/registration.asp For queries, please contact Yama Xia at Email: CVCF2008@cvcri.com or Tel: (86) 755 8272 0437.

The 2008 New Year Mixer at the American Club drew a crowd of 100 from a good 'mix' of companies. Everyone had a good time and found it usefully spent in making new acquaintances and re-establishing old contacts.

The team from the Sponsoring organization, Tianjin Metro was led by Mr. Liu Yu Jun, Deputy General Manager and Chief Accountant.

HKVCPEA works on behalf of all venture capital and private equity firms to promote private equity as high value-add partners to businesses and for its recognition as a strong driver for growth in enterprises and economies.

HKVCPEA begins a new phase in its 20th year.  It will work towards enhancing the stature of the industry. It aims to develop research and data to influence policies that affect the industry, help elevate best practices, corporate governance, transparency, reputation excellence, and ensure regular communication amongst all stakeholders and government bodies in the effort to advance the interest of all in the community. 

Your participation and support is of utmost importance to help the Association fulfill its role. We urge your active involvement and contribution to the community.

If you wish to help us in any way, please contact Patricia Chiu at patchiu@hkvca.com.hk

Invoices will be sent shortly. Kindly update your firm's records by completing the attached form.

Membership Record Updates Form

The Card is issued to business travelers within the APEC economies for promotion of business within the region. It is normally valid for 3 years and good for multiple visits of two to three months without visas to participating economies that have granted pre-clearance to the cardholders. Card holders will enjoy streamlined immigration clearance at special lane at these economies upon presentation of the Card and their valid travel documents.

For details and application, please visit http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hktraveldoc_4.htm. For enquiries, please call HKSAR Immigration Department at (852) 2824 6111.

Event:	Leveraged Finance Asia 2008
Date:	21st & 22nd February 2008
Venue:	Conrad Hong Kong
Organiser:	Euromoney Seminars

With the recent launch of the largest LBO in China and India's growing volume of M&A activities in the midst of the new market sentiment, what is the right approach to cope with this rapidly changing market? Will Asian markets be strong enough to weather the storm? Will issuers look to the private instead of the public debt market? What is ahead for the Asian LBO market? Euromoney Seminars' LeveragedFinanceAsia 2008 will provide you answers to these questions and many more, with private equity firms and mezzanine/hedge funds joining the leading arrangers from major investment banks on stage to discuss the most pressing issues faced by the industry.

HKVCA members can enjoy 15% discount on registration. Register now at www.euromoneyseminars.com/levfinasia08 to secure your place.

For enquires, please contact Olivia Wong at Tel: (852) 2912 8099 or Email: olivia.wong@euromoneyasia.com

Event:	China Biodiesel 2008: Feedstock & Markets
Date:	27-28 February 2008
Organiser:	INC Global Conferences

Knowing that fossil fuel resources could eventually be exhausted, China has created a blueprint for the development of renewable energy. Biodiesel has found its way into the government agenda, especially since China has abundant plant species that can be used for the fuel's production.  What are the government’s plans for biodiesel feedstock supply. What impact will it has on China’s land usage?  What does this mean for the biodiesel industry?

Join us for this conference where members of HKVCPEA are entitled to additional discounts on top of the early bird rates. For more information, visit us at www.inc-global.com

For registration, please visit http://inc-global.com/index.php?option=com_forme&fid=11 or contact Shahrin Selamat at shahrin@inc-global.com