Who We Are
Chinese Overseas Private Funds Association (“COPFA”) is a non-profit organization that connects Chinese managers with international allocators and market participants in the overseas private fund industry. We support their professional development and facilitate their access to institutional grade opportunities. We represent their voice and interest and advocate for high standards in regulation, innovation, ethics and governance. We collaborate with various stakeholders and foster long-term growth and reputation of the industry.
Our Mission
COPFA is an industry initiative that aims to elevate the standards and reputation of Chinese private funds through education, engagement and data sharing. We bridge the gap between Chinese managers and international allocators by providing a forum for dialogue, collaboration and mutual understanding. We counter global misinformation with facts-based analysis and insights. We are the voice and advocate of the Chinese overseas private fund industry.
How We Engage
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Knowledge
Providing education and training programs for its members to enhance their professional skills and knowledge
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Events
Organizing events and activities to facilitate networking and collaboration among its members and other industry stakeholders
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Advocacy
Communicating and engaging with regulators and industry bodies in APAC to promote the interests and views of the Chinese overseas private fund industry
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Research
Publishing research and analysis on the trends and developments of the overseas private fund market, and the performance and contribution of Chinese managers
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Standards
Sharing data and insights on the best practices and standards of the overseas private fund industry and the expectations and preferences of international allocators
Membership
Ordinary Member
Corporate
Organizations that operate overseas fund management business with relevant regulatory license in the respective region (e.g. SFC/MAS)
Associate Member
Corporate
Organizations other than fund managers who serve within the fund ecosystem
Ordinary Member
Individual
Individual application is subject to the discretion of COPFA directors
Associate Member
Individual
Individual application is subject to the discretion of COPFA directors
Other Member
Allocators and LP, industry bodies and others
Our Partners
COPFA is a super connector between the Chinese overseas private fund industry and the international market. COPFA collaborates and partners with various external industry associations, to strengthen the industry-wide collaborations and promote the interests of the Chinese fund ecosystem
The Hong Kong LPF Association (HKLPFA) is the first association focusing on promoting and improving the Limited Partnership Fund (LPF) regime in Hong Kong. HKLPFA looks to facilitate discussions among industry participants including financial, legal, accounting institutions and other institutions and individuals, and, more widely, to enhance market awareness and adoption of LPFs.
The Singapore Fund Directors Association (SFDA) mission is to be Singapore's premier body representing fund directors to foster long-term success through advocacy and standards-setting in corporate governance, and professional development for fund directors.
Contact Us
Address: 30/F, One Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Inquiry Email: info@copfa.org
Interested individuals or corporations are welcome to download
the membership admission form attached at the bottom of the
website. Please complete and send back to info@copfa.org
and we will process your request.