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| No.1 February, 2012 |
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Hong Kong fires up for Asian Financial Forum |
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 Against a backdrop of uncertainties rooted in the Eurozone's sovereign debt crisis, the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) 2012 brought together influential members of the global financial and business community to discuss Asia's role in driving sustainable growth for the world. Over 2,000 international delegates were on hand this year.
Under the theme "Asia: Driving Sustainable Growth," the forum's fifth edition focused on developments and opportunities in the dynamic markets. Bankers, institutional investors, fund managers, business leaders, senior executives and regional policymakers gathered in Hong Kong for the latest intelligence and insight, along with unparalleled networking opportunities.
How did Australia shape up at the AFF?
This year the Australian delegation was led by Mr David Thomas from Think Global Consulting. This is David's 3rd trip leading an Australian delegation to the AFF. The group consisted of some 25 business leaders and key figure heads from various areas.
Australian delegates were looking to attract investment from China through the Forum's Deal Flow in such areas as infrastructure and real estate, agriculture, resources and biotechnology. Others had a focus on joint ventures and working with Hong Kong distributors to sell Australian financial products and services.
Key Partners help make Australians feel at home in Hong Kong
The Australian Chamber of Commerce (Austcham) and the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) based in Hong Kong, once again were key supporters to the Australian delegation for the AFF. The Mix at Six networking and cocktail event organized during the AFF was a highlight for many of the Aussies travelling to Hong Kong. It was a chance to meet with local Australian and Hong Kong professionals and discuss updates on the HK market and industries and form possible partnership and make new friends.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques once again hosted a networking dinner for the Aussie delegation in Hong Kong that proved to be a great success.
Side Trip to Guangzhou
A short trip to Guangzhou was organized by the HKTDC, although this took the delegation almost 5hours to arrive by coach (GZ traffic is a nightmare). Highlights included a networking luncheon with representatives from the Finance Affairs of Peoples Government of Guangdong Province and Guangzhou Municipality. A special tour around the new Guangzhou Pearl River New Town district and Guangzhou IFC (New Financial Commercial District) was conducted. The day ended with briefings and networking opportunities with several larger GZ companies including Yue Xie Group, Guangzhou Automobile Group Company and China Guangfa Bank (CGB).
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