Fosun International Ltd
Representative: Mr. Andy Pan Donghui
Fosun was established in 1992. It has become China's largest privately-owned conglomerate and this has been achieved by mastering China's development opportunity and sharing China's growth. Fosun's business covers steel, property, pharmaceutical, retailing, financial service and strategic investments.

ECV Advisory Ltd. Shanghai Rep. Office
Representative: Mr. Francesco Della Valentina & Mr. Alberto Forchielli
Mandarin Capital Partners is the largest Chinese-European private equity fund. Its main investors and sponsors are two important Chinese policy banks – China Exim Bank and China Development Bank – and the second largest Italian bank, Intesa Sanpaolo.

Walkers (Asia)
Representative: Mr. Philip Millward & Ms. Carol Hall
Walkers's office in Hong Kong provides specialist advice on M&A, mutual and hedge funds, unit trusts, private equity and joint ventures, public offerings of shares and securities of offshore companies listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the GEM and general commercial matters.

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

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

HKVCA members can enjoy 10% discount on registration.

For registration, please contact Shahrin Selamat at shahrin@inc-global.com

Event:	State of Entrepreneurship Luncheon
Date:	January 24, 2008 (Thursday)
Time:	12:00 – 2:00 pm (light lunch included)
Place:	Chinese University HK MBA Town Center, 1/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong
Organiser:	The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong

What is the state of entrepreneurship in Hong Kong? To start off the new year, you are invited to obtain answers from some of Hong Kong's most successful entrepreneurs. This event will be preceded by an overview from Chinese University HK, based on its Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report.

HKVCPEA members can enjoy member rate on registration .

For inquires and booking, please contact Carol Au / Mandy Ho at Tel: (852) 2530 6900 or Email at cau@amcham.org.hk For details, please visit http://www.amcham.org.hk/events/notice.080124_stateentr.html