Coming Events

:: 2 Jun 08 -
China PE Summit 08
:: 11-12 Apr 08 -
China VC & PE Forum

New Members

Other Events

Sponsorship Opportunities

Matching Corner

 

 
Coming Event
The theme of this year's forum is "China Investments Moving Onshore".  The business environment in China is changing dramatically carrying considerable risks as well as opportunities.  The challenge facing Private Equity firms is to understand the rapid changes taking place and how to structure funds to operate under the new environment and rules.  These are critical issues that will be addressed in the Summit.

CHINA INVESTMENTS MOVING ONSHORE?

8:30 am Registration
9:00 am Opening Remarks
Session 1: Topic
9:15 - 9:45 am Overview of Private Equity in China . Comparisons and Pros/Cons of Offshore and Onshore Structures
9:45 - 10:30 am The Environment for Domestic and Foreign Private Equity Investors in China
10:30 am Coffee Break
Session 2:  
10:45 - 11:15 am Listing Opportunities in China vs. Hong Kong
11:15 - 11:45 am Practical Aspects of A Shares Market - the Unwritten Rules on Legal Form, Restrictions, Tax Treatment
11:45 - 12:15 pm Onshore Funds - Is This a Temporary Phenomenon or The Future?
12:45 pm Lunch
Session 3:  
2:30 - 3:00 pm Tax Implications of Onshore/Hybrid Structures
3:00 - 3:30 pm Dealflow, Development of SME in China Strengths/Weaknesses and Success Rate, How the System Operates, Improvement of Corporate Governance
3:30 - 4:00 pm Panel Discussion Localization of Industry - Growing Local VC- Migration of Private Equity Onshore. Will it Go Beyond Natural Change to Turn Anti-Foreign? Role Foreign VC Can Play in Local RMB Funds
4:00 - 4 :30 pm Q&A
4:30 pm Close

List of Speakers/Panelists:
Marcia Ellis, Partner, Morrison & Foerster
Scott Jalowayski, Partner, Morrison & Foerster
Shao Chingxiao, CEO and Founding Member , SMC China Fund
Stephen Harner, Chief Risk Officer, Shenzhen Ping An Bank
Wei Benhua, Former Vice Chairman, The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE)
Johannes Schoeter, Managing Partner, Victoria Capital Ltd

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Patricia Chiu at patchiu@hkvca.com.hk or Tel: (852) 2845 6100.

 

Coming Event


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.

HKVCPEA Delegation to CVCF 2008
- Special rate
- HKVCPEA spotlight
- Meetings with senior officials in China

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

If you wish to join the HKVCPEA delegation, please contact Sam Wong at swong@hkvca.com.hk or Tel: (852) 2845 6100.

 

New Members Welcome



 

University of Dreams Summer Internship Program
  • Internship period: June 17th to August 8th, 2008
  • Student housing: Hong Kong City University
  • Student source: from universities in the US, a small percent from universities in UK
  • Non-paid internship
  • No obligation to accept any of their recommended students if employers do not find them qualified
  • Training visas for students will be taken care by the University

University of Dreams (www.SummerInternships.com) Summer Internship Program is out of Hong Kong City University for American students. They provide talented summer interns from top U.S. universities to employers. If you are interested in this program, please sign up through their website at http://www.summer internships.com/employer Form/. For queries, please contact Oriole Huang, Placement Agent & HR Manager, University of Dreams at Email: oriole@uofdreams.com or Tel: at 1.408.771.9887.

 

Other Events (Supported by HKVCPEA)

Canadian Innovation and Technology Partnering Forum

Date: 16 April 2008 (Wednesday)
Time: 9:45 am – 12:00 pm
Venue: Hall 5, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Organiser: Consulate General of Canada

The Government of Canada, in partnership with the HKTDC, is organizing a Canadian ICT delegation to Hong Kong. Canadian Innovation and Technology Partnering Forum will be held to showcase Canadian capabilities in ICT, where the Companies from a will be giving presentation on their product and technology.

- List of participating Canadian companies

- Registration form

For enquiries, please contact Ms. Winnie Chung at Tel: (852) 2867 7366 or Email: Winnie.chung@international.gc.ca


Hong Kong Investment and Financing Roadshow in Wuhan

Date: April 27 – 28, 2008
Place: Wuhan
Organiser: Hong Kong Productivity Council

The roadshow will include half day forum, half day meeting and one day companies visit for audiences who are interested in investment and financing.

For more details or registration, please click here. HKVCPEA members can enjoy 10% discount on registration

For queries, please contact Angela Yu at Tel: (852) 2788 5904 or Email: angelayu@hkpc.org


Pearl River Delta International Financial Capital Summit 2008 and International Financing Symposium of Chinese Enterprises


Date: 24-25 May 2008
Time: 9:45 am – 12:00 pm
Venue: Foshan, Guangdong
Organiser: Foshan Venture Capital Association and
China International Economic Cooperation Society
(Supported by Foshan Municipal Government)

The participant enterprises are mainly the representative and prominent enterprises in Pearl River Delta, which belong to various industries. The different enterprises will take part in this Summit, who will hold all-around talks with the investors, so as to achieve investment and financing connection.

Ordinary participation: Admission fee-free for 3 participants for each company.
Exhibition participation: Booth fee RMB10, 000/booth (1 standard booth, 3 exhibitor permits)

For enquiry, please contact Wang Zhu & Chen Qirong at Tel: 0757-88343181-815 or Email at
prd-finance@163.com.
For More details and download application form, please visit www.prd-capital.com



2nd Annual China IPO and Capital Market Summit

Date: 12 - 13 June 2008
Venue: Renaissance Hotel Shanghai, China
Organiser: IGVision

Over the past two years, with the continually improvement of foundation system in capital market, the market scale expands with steady steps. The new success financing cases are deducting unceasingly in the Chinese capital market. There are 120 completed IPO companies in 2007, obviously, IPO has become the most effective way for Chinese companies going public to raise capital and optimizing management structure. With the reformation of stockholders right and issuing system, establishment of shareholders' rights mechanism, expansion of small-mid enterprises (SME) board, the capital market will become 'the central stage' of Chinese economy in 2008.

For details, please visit http://www.ipochinasummit.com/ipo2008/English/calendar.htm

HKVCPEA members can enjoy 25% discount on registration. Register now at http://www.ipochinasummit.com/ipo2008/English/register.htm to secure your place.

For enquires, please contact Shirley Wang at Tel: 86 21 5181 5369 or Email: shirley@igvision.com


 

HKVCPEA Sponsorship Opportunities

 

Investment Matching Corner

Kitcos Limited


Nature of Business:

Consultant – Personal Care Products Agent & Exporter

Funds Required: Around USD 3 Millions

Project Details:
Since we took over 2 skincare products for men Korean brands, we have been exploring our business mainly in Mainland China. With our great efforts, there are totally over 350 sales channels being explored in China now. With such valuable channels, we are now going to produce our OEM body care products as well. Meanwhile, Taiwan Market and other regional countries are also approaching us to have certain interests on our products. There will have extra over 400 sales channels for us to explore. We are therefore looking for funding to do the above mentioned business exploration by building up the brands and even export business to European countries.

Contact Details:
Ms. Candy Cheung
Email: candy@fortune4man.com
Tel: 852 2189 7600
Fax: 852 2189 7603