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Outbound Investment Group

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Corporate Structuring Immigration by Investment Wealth Protection and Succession Offshore Investment 

36 Speakers From Around the World

May 11th-13th, 2025

Hong Kong

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About

Outbound Investment

Outbound Investment is a leading provider of conferences, business development services and online news channels, specializing in corporate structuring, asset protection and immigration solutions. We empower service providers in these sectors to effectively connect with financial intermediaries and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) worldwide.
 
Recognized as a trusted resource for business and investment leaders, Outbound Investment delivers insightful commentary, concise analysis, and unparalleled access to the global offshore world and its professionals.
 
Outbound Investment is among the most trusted resources for Asia’s business and investment leaders, providing them with uncompromising commentary, concise analysis, and direct access to the offshore world and its professionals.

Testimonials

I have attended Asia Outbound Summit in Beijing in 2012 for the first time, representing Rietumu Bank. Being new to the Chinese financial market, promoting our services and expanding the customer base is very tough task. Asia Outbound Summit is a great event for newcomers to get deep understanding of Chinese market. For the companies that have been to Chinese market for a while it is almost mandatory to attend it to be able to stay on top of their game. Events take place in luxurious hotels that provide excellent environment to delegates and speakers, while lunches, dinners and cocktail evenings, allow for a more personal interaction with people you are interested in. The connections that I made while attending the summit are invaluable, and some of them played a key role in our success in China today.
Ostap Sinko
Ostap SinkoChief Representative, China at Rietumu Bank
The British Virgin Islands, as a leading offshore jurisdiction, has been working with Asia Outbound to do all our marketing in China since 2011. We have been their top level sponsors of all the well known Asia Outbound Summits and they have consistently delivered the top delegates at these well- organized events. We have had a great experience and always look forward to working with their great team on future projects/events.
C. Maritza Mercer
C. Maritza MercerChief Operating Officer at BVI Finance
Asia Outbound Summit is a very well organised conference and one of the biggest wealth management conferences in Asia. We participated as sponsors and had the opportunity to promote the services we provide. We made a number of useful connections with reputable law firms, service providers and immigration agencies. There was a follow up after the conference and certain companies have agreed to cooperate with us. This has not yet materialised to actual clients but we hope and expect it will do in the near future. The conference only took place around 2 months ago and it will take some time to see any potential benefits. Nonetheless, we do believe Asia Outbound is a very good summit and one of the best to participate in China
Alex Danos
Alex DanosPartner at Danos & Associates
Asia Outbound’s energetic team ensured us an excellent marketing opportunity in an area of emerging significance to Chinese high net worth individuals that was well managed, well attended and with an array of informed and influential commentators that had the overall effect of providing attendees with a rewarding conference experience.
Mike Grover
Mike GroverSenior Tax Specialist at Labuan International Business and Finance Centre
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Why you should attend the 2025 Outbound Investment Hong Kong Summit

Since the inception of the Asia Outbound Summit series in 2010, China’s HNWI, investment groups, and corporations have developed an ever-increasing need for sophisticated international wealth, immigration tax and asset planning services. This demand, coupled with increasing pressure from local and international authorities for transparency has created a massive gap in traditional offshore planning for local practitioners.

Why China?

China’s Wealth Landscape and Opportunities for Investment Migration Providers

Since its inception, the Outbound Investment Summit series in 2010 has addressed the evolving needs of China’s HNWIs, corporations, and investment groups. As China’s global influence continues to grow, the demand for sophisticated international wealth, immigration tax, and asset planning solutions remains robust. This demand is amplified by increasing regulatory scrutiny and evolving global standards for financial transparency.

  • China’s HNWI Growth: By 2024, the number of HNWIs in China is projected to exceed 5.9 million, making it the world’s second-largest HNWI population, after the USA. The growth is driven by rapid wealth accumulation and urbanization. (Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report, 2023)
  • Investment Migration Demand: Approximately 2 million Chinese HNWIs are expected to explore investment migration options to secure global opportunities, education access, and tax efficiency. (Hurun Report 2023, Wealth-X)
  • Offshore Wealth Growth: Chinese nationals currently hold approximately $1.8 trillion in offshore assets, projected to reach $3.4 trillion by 2025. This trend presents significant opportunities for wealth managers and service providers focusing on global asset planning. (CMB-Bain China Wealth Report)
  • Direct Investment Leadership: China remains the second-largest global source of foreign direct investment, with $1.9 trillion deployed across key markets. This underscores the strategic importance of engaging Chinese investors. (World Bank, UNCTAD 2023)

Summit Schedule

About Outbound Investment Hong Kong Summit 2025

In 2025, for the 15th year, Outbound Investment will host the largest offshore finance and wealth management events in Asia. The Outbound Investment Summit Series will bring together hundreds of China’s top financial intermediaries together with corporate and financial service providers, governments and investment promotion agencies from all over the world.

Each conference in the series will be attended by over 400+ of China’s leading intermediaries and agents whose businesses focus on: 

Immigration by Investment

  • Citizenship & residence planning as a tax planning tool
  • Real estate market trends for UHNWI
  • Second residency/citizenship for asset protection and preservation
  • Tax transparency and regulatory considerations in HNW migration
  • Citizenship vs. permanent residence by investment, programs and comparison
  • Inheritance strategies and estate planning for family wealth
  • Cross-border asset allocation and preservation
  • Family trust challenges for UHNWI
  • International tax planning and tax transparency updates

Wealth Protection & Succession

Corporate Structuring

  • BEPS, CRS and transfer pricing implications for corporations
  • Investment structuring within the Belt and Road Initiative
  • Selection and set up of outbound investment structures
  • Path and compliance measures for outbound investments
  • Company formation, maintenance, regulation and compliance

Schedule of Events

5/11

Welcome Cocktail at the Renaissance Harbour View

Join us for a leisurely open-air cocktail session from 6 pm to 8 pm. Reconnect with old friends and make new connections in a relaxed atmosphere overlooking the geographic center of the megacity. Enjoy drinks as we set the stage for the exciting days ahead.

5/12

B2B Summit

From 8 am to 6 pm, the main conference is held at the Grand Ballroom, providing international solution providers an unparalleled platform to meet with hundreds of local potential partners. Leveraging 15 years of experience in B2B conferences, this event promises to bring together influential decision-makers shaping the industry.

5/13

B2B Summit

From 8 am to 6 pm, join us again at the Grand Ballroom for the second day. This session will continue to foster connections between international solution providers and key decision-makers, ensuring you have ample opportunities to build valuable relationships and explore new partnerships.

5/13

Farewell Party

Enjoy the vibrant Wan Chai restaurant and nightlife scene. Take part in the farewell dinner and celebrate your business achievements with friends and colleagues. It will be a memorable conclusion to an incredible week.

Day 4

B2C Forum

Join us with the Entrepreneurs’ Organization from 2 pm to 6 pm, a premier gathering designed for financial professionals and savvy investors who are keen to learn more on cross-border investment and planning for their businesses and families. 

Conference Ticket Price

Standard ticket

$1500

  • Conference & Exhibition
  • 4 Socials Events
  • Access to networking platform & mobile app
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Patron Sponsor Ticket

$2500

  • Conference & Exhibition
  • 4 Socials Events
  • your logo listed as a sponsor
  • Access to networking platform & mobile app
  • Access to match-making area and meeting tables
  • Full delegate list with all contact details provided after the event
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Ordinary ticket

$200

4 Events
3 Socials
Corporate Branding
1 Cultural Tour

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Current Speakers

Pedro Lino

CEO and CIO
Optimize Investment Partners SGOIC SA

Duarte Calheiros Menezes

Fund Manager & Partner
BlueCrow Capital

Blake Harris

Founding Principal
Blake Harris Law

Ambassador Jeffery Hadeed

Chairman of the Board
Citizenship by Investment Unit Antigua & Barbuda

Michael Liu

Executive Director
CIL Group Ltd.

Dr. Antoine Saliba Haig

Partner
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Tiziana Polidano

Senior Manager for Client Relations and Compliance
Residency Malta Agency

Patricia Woo

Partner and Co-Head of Global Family Office Team
Squire Patton Boggs

Philippe May

Founder & CEO
EC Holdings

Chang Cai

Director and Founding Partner
Shanghai Inhetrust Law Firm

Kelvin Ma

Managing Partner
PKF Demei Law Firm

Roy Zhang

Chairman
FOA Institute Family Office Alliance

Luc Lu

Partner
IMI Asia

Jinze Tang

Attorney-at-law
Shanghai Inhetrust Law Firm

Terrance Toa

Chairman
Odon Family Office Consultation Services

Tuifaasisina Sieni Tualega-Voorwinden

Chief Executive Officer
Samoa International Finance Authority

Mae Chen

Director
Wizard Family Office

Raffaelle Ashworth

Managing Director
Asiaciti Trust Samoa Limited

Jeffrey Chen

Partner
Shanghai Bierens Law Offices

Demetris Demetriades

Managing Partner
Andreas Demetriades & Co. LLC

Tiger Zhang

Director
ICS Group

Keith Wong

Secretary General
Singapore International Investment Promotion Centre (SIIPC)

Andrew

Andrew Horbury

Founder and Managing DirectorCavenwell Group

Monica

Mónica Cameira de Mendonça

Chairwoman
Insight Venture

George Zou

George Zou

Executive Director
Qiancaishijie Family Office

Kevin Hosam

Founder & Chairman
EC Holdings

keith

Keith Poston

Business Development Manager
Harland & Poston Group

Ee Fann Goh

Ee Fann Goh

CEO
IMI Asia

Lisa Xiao

Lisa Xiao

Marketing Director
U&I Group

Christos Vardikos

Christos Vardikos

Attorney at law
Vardikos & Vardikos Law Firm

Current Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

VIP Dinner Sponsors

Ruby Sponsors

Sapphire Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Official Portugal Language Partner

Networking Cocktail Sponsors

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Bronze Networking Sponsors

Titanium Networking Sponsors

Exhibition Sponsors

Patron Sponsors

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Venue

The venue in HK: Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel

Address: 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hR6nXtRkGs9XKXSm7

Step into Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel where every moment transforms into an extraordinary experience. With a great location in vibrant Wan Chai, the hotel places all of Hong Kong Island at your fingertips for a business trip. The hotel also attaches to the Convention and Exhibition Centre. Settle into your modern hotel room or suite with a view of either lush gardens, the shimmering outdoor pool or famous Victoria Harbour.

Pedro Lino
CEO and CIO
Optimize Investment Partners SGOIC SA

Pedro Lino is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Optimize Investment Partners, SGOIC SA, a leading asset management company in Portugal, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping investment strategies.

His passion for financial markets started early—by the age of 9, he was already tracking stock quotes on TV, and at 16, he made his first investments. At 26, he acquired a stake in a Portuguese brokerage, which he successfully sold in 2021.

Pedro is a Chartered Accountant, an Economist, and a founding member of the Portuguese Observatory of Compliance and Regulation (OPCR). He is also a member of the prestigious Portuguese Diaspora Council, under the High Patronage of the President of the Republic.

A graduate of Economics from Nova School of Business and Economics (1998), Pedro is a recognized voice in the financial industry. He writes a biweekly opinion column for Jornal Económico is a frequent commentator on television, radio, and digital platforms, where he shares insights on economic and financial matters.

Duarte Calheiros Menezes
Fund Manager & Partner
BlueCrow Capital

Duarte Calheiros Menezes is a Partner and Fund Manager at BlueCrow Capital, which he joined in 2014. With over 15 years of experience in the financial sector, he specialises in asset structuring and management, with deep expertise in venture capital and private equity fund management.

He holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Finance from Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics, one of Europe’s leading business schools. Duarte began his career in futures and options trading, gaining invaluable experience over five years at major financial institutions such as OSTC Group.

As an investment professional, he has consistently delivered strong results, leveraging his expertise in asset allocation and risk management to navigate complex market conditions. Since becoming a Fund Manager in 2018, Duarte has played a pivotal role in surpassing performance targets, optimising portfolio strategies, and generating impressive returns for investors.

In 2020, he led a large-scale fundraising campaign for BlueCrow Growth Fund I and the Innovation Fund Series, securing over €100 million in capital. He was also instrumental in establishing critical operational functions at BlueCrow Capital, designing streamlined onboarding procedures to enhance investor acquisition and ensuring seamless coordination between investor relations and the legal and compliance teams. His leadership has been fundamental in strengthening BlueCrow Capital’s operational efficiency and adherence to regulatory standards.

Blake Harris
Founding Principal
Blake Harris Law

Attorney Blake Harris is the founding principal of Blake Harris Law, specializing in offshore asset protection and serving clients worldwide. With extensive travel across over 45 countries, Blake has cultivated a robust global network, collaborating with trust companies, protectors, and bankers. An accomplished author and international speaker, he has educated numerous attorneys and other professionals through his continuing legal education lectures on asset protection and offshore planning.

Blake’s insights have been featured in prominent national publications, including Forbes and ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, and MarketWatch, establishing him as a trusted voice in the industry. He has also amassed hundreds of thousands of social media followers, further amplifying his influence.

He is an AV® PreeminentTM-rated attorney and has been featured in publications like Forbes, ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, and MarketWatch.

Recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine for five consecutive years and holding the AV® PreeminentTM Attorney designation, Blake exemplifies excellence in his field. Blake is a member of the American Bar Association, the International Bar Association, the Florida Bar, and the Colorado Bar.

A proud alumnus of the University of Florida, Blake obtained a degree in finance in 2007 and went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2010, a top-tier law school.

Ambassador Jeffery Hadeed
Chairman of the Board
Citizenship by Investment Unit Antigua & Barbuda

Ambassador Jeffery Hadeed, a dynamic entrepreneur hailing from Antigua & Barbuda, serves as a driving force in various fields. Appointed as Chairman of the Board for the Citizenship by Investment Programme of Antigua & Barbuda and non-resident Ambassador to Italy, Hadeed embodies an unwavering commitment to progress.

With a career spanning 38 years, Hadeed’s versatile ventures underscore his enterprising spirit. His achievements include the establishment of seven thriving restaurants and engagement in diverse sectors encompassing marine sales and service, fashion, manufacturing, imports, and distribution. As a registered Agent for the CIP, he has evolved into a property development and management maven, curating an impressive villa estate portfolio that includes properties owned by esteemed fashion icon Giorgio Armani. A standout accomplishment is the creation of the South Point Antigua, an avant-garde 23-unit boutique condo hotel nestled in the historic enclave of English Harbour.

Educated at the University of Florida, Hadeed graduated with a degree in Business (Marketing). He further enriched his expertise by delving into fashion design at Milan’s prestigious Istituto Marangoni. Fluent in English and Italian, he commands a versatile linguistic arsenal, extending to French and Arabic and has travelled to more than 40 countries.

Hadeed’s journey exemplifies an individual who continually bridges cultures, sectors, and languages. His tenacity and acumen make him a pivotal figure in the landscape of entrepreneurship, investment, and diplomatic relations.

Michael Liu
Executive Director
CIL Group Ltd.

Michael Liu founded CIL Group Ltd. in 2001, and he is a Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP), a Certified Estate Planner in the US, the Board Director of AOA (Asia Offshore Association), and the Founder of Threshing Floor, a KaaS platform for wealth management.

CIL has its core business in the field of offshore incorporation and trust, dedicated to offering wealth management solutions in global tax and investment optimization, privacy, succession, and protection for HNWI clients. Many years of dedication made CIL become the leader in its field of practice.

Michael has been engaging in the offshore financial industry for more than 18 years. As the first professional from Mainland China who was certified with TEP, he is good at using vehicles such as incorporation, trust, foundation, insurance, loan, and anonymity to achieve goals in international trading, outbound investment, and family wealth management with privacy, succession, protection and tax-efficiency for the clients. One of Michael’s strengths is designing and employing plans for tackling CRS and FATCA issues, and global succession planning for US-related clients.

Michael is a frequent speaker and powerful trainer in various forums and has published articles in many professional publications such as China Economic Review, CBN Weekly, China Business, Global Business & Finance, Wealth Management, and China Offshore.

In 2016, Michael founded “Threshing Floor”, the no.1 KaaS (Knowledge as a Service) platform for the wealth management industry, the vision of this platform is “Connect and Empower”, i.e. connect the leaders who can impart real knowhow to help others to be successful in their real-world practice.

Dr. Antoine Saliba Haig
Partner
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Dr. Antoine Saliba Haig is a Partner at Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates and co-Head of the Immigration & Global Mobility practice. With extensive expertise in residency and citizenship law, he guides high-net-worth individuals and families through various pathways to Maltese citizenship and residency, including investment, naturalisation, birth, marriage, and descent. His practice also covers private client tax planning, wealth structuring, and real estate matters related to relocation.

Since joining the firm in 2014, Antoine has played a pivotal role in assisting clients with Maltese citizenship applications, including under the Individual Investor Programme (IIP) and its successor, the Maltese Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment. He also provides legal counsel on Malta’s residency programmes, such as the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), the Global Residence Programme, and the Nomad Residence Permit.

Antoine has contributed significantly to shaping the firm’s immigration practice. A sought-after speaker at international conferences, he frequently shares insights on investment migration trends, legal frameworks, and global mobility solutions. He is also a regular contributor to industry publications, including the Investment Migration Insider.

Antoine holds a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) from the University of Malta, where his research focused on the acquisition and loss of Maltese citizenship under various routes, including descent, marriage and investment. Recognized as one of Malta’s leading immigration lawyers, clients praise him for his professionalism, strategic approach, and deep expertise in investment migration.

Jonathan Cardona
CEO
Residency Malta Agency

Jonathan Cardona is the CEO of Residency Malta Agency and a key player in Malta’s Residency and Citizenship by Investment (RCBI) sector. With a wealth of experience in programme development, process engineering, and due diligence, Jonathan has played a pivotal role in shaping the RCBI landscape. He holds an MBA from the University of Malta, which has given him a strong foundation in business management and leadership. Before his current role, Jonathan served as the head of the Community Malta Agency, the governmental body responsible for overseeing citizenship programmes in Malta. In this capacity, he was instrumental in managing and refining Malta’s citizenship processes, ensuring transparency and efficiency while meeting the country’s high standards for security and integrity. His strategic vision and in-depth knowledge have been crucial in steering these agencies to success, as Malta continues to be a leading destination for residency and citizenship investment. Jonathan’s hands-on approach and deep understanding of international investment migration have made him a respected figure within the global RCBI community. His ability to balance innovation with regulatory compliance has allowed him to spearhead initiatives that attract high-net-worth individuals from around the world, contributing to Malta’s growing economy and international profile. Jonathan remains dedicated to driving Residency Malta Agency forward while adapting to the ever-evolving landscape of global migration and investment opportunities.

Patricia Woo
Partner and Co-Head of Global Family Office Team
Squire Patton Boggs

Patricia Woo is a Partner of Squire Patton Boggs. She is also co-head of the firm’s global family office cross-practice team. She is a fund, trust and tax lawyer noted for her practice in helping global ultra-high-net-worth families set up, restructure, and operate investment-centric, service-centric, and comprehensive value-centric family offices.

Her expertise spans structuring of single family offices and multi-family offices, regulatory licensing and exemption, family investment guidelines, internal control and compliance manual, family constitutions, family council, hiring and compensation, internal fund formation and management and administration, negotiations with private bankers and asset service providers, and establishing and restructuring of charities. She also handles matters arising at different stages of a trust’s lifecycle, and drafts complicated wills, enduring powers of attorney and handles other cross-border succession and tax issues. She has also taken up projects involving family stress and conflicts, has received training in transformative mediation and is combining techniques drawn from marriage and family therapy theories, Bowen family systems therapy, emotion-focused therapy, Psychosynthesis, intuitive inquiry, heuristic inquiry and conflict prevention and resolutions to find fundamental and transformative solutions.

Philippe May
Founder & CEO
EC Holdings

The Honourable Philippe A. May is the Swiss-Singaporean founder of EC Holdings. He is a qualified Associate Financial Planner (AFPTM) and a member of the Global Investor Immigration Council and the Financial Planner Association of Singapore. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA) and an Executive Diploma in International Diplomatic Law for Honorary Consuls from UNITAR, Geneva, Switzerland, Philippe has extensive experience in Diplomacy, Private Banking, Insurance, and Residence and Citizenship Planning.

After completing his high school education and national service in the Swiss army as an infantryman, Philippe began his career at the Swiss Stock Exchange SIX in Zurich. He then worked for Credit Suisse and BNP Paribas in Zurich, Switzerland, and later as Vice President for EFG Bank in Singapore. From 2016-2021, he was the Head of Asia-Pacific of the investor migration advisory firm Arton Capital. Philippe has been featured in various financial industry media including Bloomberg, BBC, CNN, and the Daily Telegraph. He is also a Robb Report Singapore Thought Leader and a member of the Global Investor Immigration Council, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, and the Singapore Institute of International Affairs. He has been a speaker and panelist for various investor migration and financial industry conferences.

Philippe has been a citizen of Singapore since 2008 and he has been accredited as the Honorary Consul of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to Singapore since 2011 (www.mfa.gov.sg). Philippe speaks Chinese, English, French, German and Spanish. He is the founder of a cigar club, an avid ornithologist, a hiker, and a reader of classical literature.

Chang Cai
Director and Founding Partner
Shanghai Inhetrust Law Firm

Mr. Chang Cai, a legal expert in private banking and wealth management, is currently the Director and Founding Partner of Shanghai Inhetrust Law Firm. He is one the earliest professional lawyers in China qualified with Certified Private Banker (CPB). He used to be a partner of Finance Team at Dentons Law Offices and a Research Fellow in Foreign Law at Miyake & Partners of Japan. Mr. Cai graduated from the Osaka University Law School in Japan with a master’s degree in civil law and the Northwest University of Political Science and Law in China with a bachelor’s degree in economic law.

Mr. Cai’s business area is to provide cross-border legal and tax solutions related to multiple complex private wealth management and cross-border asset allocation, including the Common Reporting Standard, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, family member immigration, dual tax status, cross-border asset allocation, offshore company operations, overseas investment and M&As, and overseas listing financing, targeting high-net-worth individuals represented by Chinese private entrepreneurs.

Mr. Cai has long been invited to serve as a lecturer in wealth courses for many financial institutions, serving many financial institutions and their high-net-worth clients, such as private banks, life insurance, and trust companies at home and abroad. He has given more than 150 lectures and has a cumulative audience of nearly 10,000 people.

Kelvin Ma
Managing Partner
PKF Demei Law Firm

Kelvin Ma, Esq., J.D., is a licensed attorney in U.S. federal courts, New York State, and Wisconsin, and a registered lawyer in China. He serves as the managing partner of Demei Law Firm, a board member, and North Asia chairman of PKF Asia Pacific. He is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). He is also a participant in the Foreign Policy Colloquium (FPC) of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and a member of the Young Leaders Forum (YLF) jointly organised by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs. Additionally, he is a council member of the 10th Shanghai Overseas Returned Scholars Association. He holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Master’s in Sociology from the University of Texas at Austin, a Global EMBA from the University of Southern California and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and a Bachelor of Laws from Nanjing University.

Roy Zhang
Chairman
FOA Institute Family Office Alliance

Roy Zhang, Chairman of the FOA Institute Family Office Alliance, is Chief Family Advisor of Hefu Family Think Tank, and Architect of the Intelligent Family Office Management System at Fuduan Technology. In 2017, he published Frontiers of Family Office Management in China, initiated the Xinmei Ruliang Charitable Trust in 2021, and established the Hejun Group Research Centre for Family Businesses and Family Offices in 2022.

Luc Lu
Partner
IMI Asia

Mr. Luc Lu has been deeply involved in the investment immigration industry for more than 20 years, providing residency and citizenship planning for hundreds of high-net-worth families in his early years, and he has then devoted himself to the investment immigration industry vertical media, observing the industry trends and future development from an independent perspective.

Currently, IMIDAILY PTE.LTD has been established in Singapore, aiming to improve the connection efficiency and resource integration of the global industry in a technology-driven way, and has successfully settled in STAR X, an incubator of Stanford University in the United States. To further promote the integration of the Chinese investment immigration industry with the international community, it is actively promoting the establishment of industry courses in leading global educational institutions, which will be launched in the Chinese market in the first quarter of 2025.

Jinze Tang
Attorney-at-law
Shanghai Inhetrust Law Firm

Jinze Tang Esq., attorney-at-law of Shanghai Inhetrust Law Firm, previously worked in leading domestic law firms such as Allbright and Llinks, and holds an LL.M. Degree from Georgetown University in the U.S. and an LL.B Degree from East China University of Political Science and Law in China.

Mr. Tang focuses on cross-border wealth management with an international perspective and local experience. He is committed to providing clients with personalized legal and tax advice. He has extensive experience in domestic and international family trust structures, cryptocurrency compliance, offshore company operation, marital wealth protection, and family member immigration.

Mr. Tang has provided personalized legal services to dozens of HNWIs and their families with multiple tax status, including numerous well-known entrepreneurs both domestically and internationally, and is committed to providing clients with personalised legal and tax consulting, as well as comprehensive solutions for cross-border tax compliance, asset risk segregation, and intergenerational wealth inheritance. Additionally, Tang has delivered cross-border legal and tax training for various financial institutions and has been deeply involved in various wealth management and legal-tax projects.

Terrance Toa
Chairman
Odon Family Office Consultation Services

Terrance Toa, Chairman of Odon Family Office Consultation Services, is a Trust & Estate Practitioner, a member of The Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners, with an MBA – Finance, and creates the Wechat Official Account: TerranceSir法商财税教室.

For almost 20 years of experience, Terrance has been coaching trust law for law firms in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou. He serves as Chief Advisor for over a hundred families or family offices in Hong Kong and Mainland China, providing consultation and structural design services in areas including:

1. [Asset Protection for Future Generations] ensuring wealth preservation for generations
2. [Business Continuity], separating corporate shareholdings and beneficial interest, preventing corporate liquidation due to shareholders’ dispute, maintaining [Family Harmony]
3. [Wealth Protection on Marriage], avoid wealth split due to divorce of founders or descendants
4. Next-Gen education and [Entrepreneurship & Investment Guideline or Restriction], encouraging entrepreneurship while preventing wealth dissipation or fraud
5. [Debt Firewall], shielding assets from court-enforced claims
6. [Estate Tax Mitigation Planning]
7. Asset preservation upon [Tax Avoidance Risk]
8. [Incapacity Protection & Support] preventing family members from misappropriating assets, while ensuring proper care.

Tuifaasisina Sieni Tualega-Voorwinden
Chief Executive Officer
Samoa International Finance Authority

Mrs. Sieni Voorwinden is the Registrar of International & Foreign Companies and Chief Executive Officer of the Samoa International Finance Authority (SIFA). Established in 2005 SIFA was created as the Government’s response to the evolving global financial landscape. The Authority is mandated to provide up-to-date management solutions to investors seeking to establish and maintain beneficial structures. It is governed by a Board of Directors comprising private sector representatives.

With over 15 years of experience in international financial services, Mrs Voorwinden has played a pivotal role in developing Samoa’s international finance sector. She was instrumental in the establishment of the Samoa International Business Finance Centre Ltd. and has led reforms to modernize the international companies’ business registry, including the introduction of a paperless system that enhances service delivery and ensures data accuracy. Additionally, she actively participates in the National Working Groups to address key challenges in the Sector.

Mrs Voorwinden co-leads Samoa’s initiatives to meet OECD Global Forum standards on transparency in information exchange for tax purposes and with compliance with the FATF’s 40+ recommendations on anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). She also serves as co-lead negotiator in efforts to secure Samoa’s removal from the EU Blacklist.

A qualified lawyer, Mrs. Voorwinden holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws from Auckland University, New Zealand. Her extensive expertise in compliance and business development makes her a sought-after advisor for international organizations on critical financial and regulatory issues.

Mae Chen
Director
Wizard Family Office

Mae Chen has been engaged in the wealth management industry for over 15 years, mainly providing professional wealth management and family inheritance consulting and services to high-net-worth families and entrepreneurs in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

Mae is a Branch Manager of Wizard Financial Group under Prudential HK, a Director of Wizard Family Offifice HK, as well as a Certifified Family Offifice Planner (AP Family Offifice under AleeanPeace Group), CPB (Certifified Private Banker), FChFP (Fellow Chartered Financial Practitioner), AFP (Associate Financial Planner), WSP (Wealth Succession Practitioner) and a Succession Ambassador (Legacy Academy HK).

Mae obtained an EMBA from CUHK and a Master’s in Social Science from HKUST.

Raffaelle Ashworth
Managing Director
Asiaciti Trust Samoa Limited

Mr. Raffaelle Ashworth is Managing Director of Asiaciti Trust Samoa Limited and was before Offshore Legal Consultant with Stevensons Lawyers (Samoan agent for Vistra Samoa Ltd).

Raffaelle has experience in both the private & public legal sectors in Australia and New Zealand.

He also presented “Samoan Solutions” in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, the PRC, Singapore, New Zealand & Samoa.

Raffaelle has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in law with Hons with certifications in IEP.

Asiaciti Trust Samoa Limited and the Asiaciti Trust Group Offices offer clients an extensive range of services and bring 35 years of experience and expertise to the market.

Jeffrey Chen
Partner
Shanghai Bierens Law Offices

Jeffrey Chen became a licensed lawyer in China in 1994 and has studied and worked in Australia and Singapore. In 2003, he was awarded the “Shanghai Outstanding Young Lawyer Nomination Award” and was a participant in the first Shanghai-Hong Kong Training and Exchange Program organised by the Shanghai Bar Association. In 2015 and 2016, he served as a lecturer for the “Transnational Talent Training Program” jointly organised by the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. In June 2016, he joined Shanghai Bierens Law Offices as the China liaison for the Bierens Lawyers Alliance, responsible for liaising with European and American credit rating agencies, the development and application of the ” 3ACredit ” enterprise credit rating system, and the establishment and cooperation of legal service networks in Europe, America, ASEAN, Australia, and New Zealand.

Currently, Mr. Chen is an active member of several associations, including the International Tax Planning Association, the Asia-Pacific Legal Association, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the Singapore Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, and the Australian Chamber of Commerce in China. He has research experience and practical expertise in areas such as foreign investment in China, Chinese outbound investment, country-specific investment in the ASEAN Free Trade Area, China’s private banking sector, and China’s tax and commercial legal environment. His main practice areas include cross-border investment, international goods and services trade, international finance and insurance, investment structuring and tax planning, cross-border e-commerce, international commercial arbitration, transnational mergers and acquisitions, corporate equity and labor relations, financial and quasi-financial investment and financing, private equity funds and equity investment, and enterprise credit ratings etc..

Demetris Demetriades
Managing Partner
Andreas Demetriades & Co. LLC

Demetris Demetriades leads the team driving the success of Andreas Demetriades & Co. LLC, where he serves as Managing Partner and Head of the Immigration and Real Estate Departments. Since joining the firm in 1994, Demetris has become a trusted advisor for high- net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, corporations, and international law firms seeking strategic insights into Cyprus property investment and immigration law.

Specialising in corporate immigration and fast-track residency permits, Demetris’s in-depth expertise has made him a sought-after consultant both locally and internationally. His reputation is built on over three decades of specialisation in property law and immigration, coupled with a deep understanding of Cyprus’s investment landscape.

Recognised as one of the leading lawyers in the investment migration space, Demetris is also recommended by The Legal 500 EMEA for his outstanding work. He is a regular contributor to The International Comparative Legal Guide, offering authoritative analysis on Cypriot real estate law, and frequently speaks at international conferences promoting Cyprus as a prime investment hub within a secure legal framework.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of East Anglia and qualified as a Barrister at Law at Gray’s Inn, London. He is a member of the Cyprus Bar Association (First Rank exams achievement) and is fluent in Greek and English.

Tiger Zhang
Director
ICS Group

Tiger is the Director of Fund Services at ICS. He provides customised services to domestic GPs and assists them in managing their funds as an external consultant.

Tiger’s GP career began at CMC, where he was a Financial Manager for both USD and RMB funds. He then joined AGIC, a cross-border M&A fund with $2 billion in assets, gaining experience in global bank KYC, transnational SPV setup, and tax planning. Later, he became the CFO at Lunar, an M&A fund in the consumer sector. He started his career as a fund audit manager at KPMG Hong Kong and Deloitte US and has over seven years of experience.

He holds a double bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from San Francisco State University. Tiger is a CPA in the US and Hong Kong and has CAMS qualifications.

Keith Wong
Secretary General
Singapore International Investment Promotion Centre (SIIPC)

Keith Wong is the Secretary General of the Singapore International Investment Promotion Centre (SIIPC), a neutral non-profit platform dedicated to facilitating cross-border investment and cooperation. With over 20 years of leadership experience across financial services, asset management, and corporate advisory, Keith has held senior roles at DBS Bank, HSBC, and MAS-regulated fund management firms.

At SIIPC, he focuses on building strategic bridges between enterprises, governments, and capital flows, supporting businesses in accessing international markets through Singapore’s trusted investment platform.

Keith specialises in cross-border investment structuring, international partnership development, and enterprise globalisation strategy.

Andrew Horbury
Founder and Managing Director
Cavenwell Group

Andrew Horbury is the Founder and Managing Director of Cavenwell Group, a boutique, digitally enabled provider of global wealth structuring solutions, headquartered in the Middle East. He supports a select group of clients — including multiple billionaire families across Asia and the Gulf — on complex cross-border structuring, governance, succession planning and long-term wealth administration.

Andrew holds board appointments across a range of client structures, including family offices, holding companies, SPVs, and foundations. Prior to founding Cavenwell, he launched Blackfort Digital Currency Management in Jersey and held earlier roles with UBS and BlackRock.

He is a Fellow of the International Compliance Association, a Member of the Institute of Directors, and an Associate Member of STEP. He also serves as a Director at the School of International Financial Services, where he teaches on private wealth and corporate governance.

Mónica Cameira de Mendonça
Chairwoman
Insight Venture

Mónica Cameira de Mendonça is Chairwoman of Insight Venture, an independent venture capital management company regulated by the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM). She leads a team with extensive experience in responsible investment, guided by a long-term vision and strong alignment with environmental and demographic priorities.

She currently oversees the capital raising efforts for a new generation of funds that target strategic sectors in Portugal, including tourism, healthcare, senior living, and sustainability. These funds are exclusively structured and operated under the Portuguese regulatory framework, and are designed for qualified investors, offering long-term exposure to projects led by established management teams.

Under her leadership, Insight Venture has developed a reputation for performance and regulatory compliance. One of its funds, Green Insight I, achieved a return of 44.04% by June 2024, reflecting its disciplined investment strategy and alignment with ESG principles.

Beyond fund management, Mónica is actively involved in strengthening the national venture capital ecosystem. She has led initiatives such as The Art of Venture Capital and Insight Venture New Evolution, fostering collaboration between investors, founders, and institutions.

While Insight Venture does not promote or market its funds in jurisdictions outside the EU, the firm is often invited to share its investment philosophy and sectoral outlook with global audiences interested in regulated, impact-oriented capital strategies.

George Zou
Executive Director
Qiancaishijie Family Office

George Zou, the founding director of the Wealth Vision Family Office, has won the Best Offshore Family Office of the Year Award in China, ICAA Top 10 Asia Pacific outstanding asset architects. He has successively served as the general manager of many head immigration institutions, the head of the group operation centre, the chief project analyst, family office planner and other professional positions. Good at immigration and education planning, business and family solutions, project risk control, resource integration, cross-border wealth management, family trust and inheritance and other family office-related business.

Kevin Hosam
Founder & Chairman
EC Holdings

A local citizen of Antigua and Barbuda, Kevin Hosam has been a CBI practitioner for 8 years. In 2015 he founded Exclusive Concierge (Antigua Barbuda), the predecessor of EC Holdings. He became a licensed agent and an authorized representative of the citizenship by investment unit in Antigua & Barbuda. He is also a licensed marketing agent in neighboring St. Kitts and Nevis and in St. Lucia. He brings a vast amount of experience in the Caribbean real estate market. Having successfully partnered with several developers to develop numerous CBI real estate projects fully. Kevin’s vast experience in the investment migration industry has made him a frequent contributor, presenter, panelist, and workshop facilitator at global Immigration and Real Estate conferences. Kevin graduated from George Brown College in Toronto, Canada, and now resides in Antigua & Barbuda where he is a citizen.

Keith Poston
Business Development Manager
Harland & Poston Group

Keith Poston serves as the Business Development Manager at the Harland & Poston Group, where he plays a pivotal role in both strategic deal origination for HP Invest and the active management of real estate developments under the Portugal Homes brand. With over 16 years of cross-sector experience in retail, project management, sales, and operational leadership, Keith brings a multi-skilled perspective to international real estate and investment. His career within the company also includes a leadership position at Investment Visa, where he was instrumental in translating residency and citizenship-by-investment programmes into actionable, investor-ready solutions. This expertise now directly supports the Group’s high-net-worth clientele, helping them navigate opportunities with clarity and confidence. Within the organisation, Keith collaborates closely with Project Development and Construction teams to guide developments from inception to completion, whether that involves launching a luxury hotel in the Algarve or restoring a heritage hospitality asset in England. His rigorous approach to planning and execution ensures that the group delivers well-structured, high-integrity investment products, and from an Investment Visa perspective, clients experience a seamless journey from initial consultation to final approval. Driven by a commitment to both excellence and client success, Keith continues to shape investment solutions that offer global mobility, long-term value, and sustainable growth.

Ee Fann Goh
CEO
IMI Asia

Ee Fann Goh is a seasoned market entry professional with over two decades of experience in investment and real estate sales. He previously served as General Manager of a network of agencies representing Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (PACS) before founding his own practice, advising and setting up family offices in Singapore with over $100 million in Assets Under Management. As CEO of IMI-Asia, he has supported multiple funds and property developers in establishing their presence and building local teams in China. Ee Fann holds a Bachelor’s degree from the National University of Singapore and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. He recently served as President of the Stanford Alumni Association in Singapore and was honoured in 2024 for his outstanding contribution to the Stanford alumni community in Asia.

Lisa Xiao
Marketing Director
U&I Group

Lisa Xiao has long-term experience providing cross-border comprehensive services to enterprises and high-net-worth client families. She can combine the overseas needs of enterprises and entrepreneurial families to comprehensively apply offshore companies, overseas trusts/family foundations, and other legal structure tools to solve customer needs. She has rich practical experience and many successful cases in cross-border trade, investment, mergers and acquisitions, family business inheritance, and other fields.

U&I GROUP (Huizhi Group) is headquartered in Hong Kong. It is a professional service group focusing on cross-border structures and supporting business, law, finance, and taxation. It has CPA, lawyers, secretaries, and registered agents, and other licenses and professional teams in relevant jurisdictions in foreign-related structures. As the earliest professional offshore comprehensive service team in China, it has been deeply engaged in the overseas development needs of enterprises and entrepreneurs for more than 20 years.

Christos Vardikos
Attorney at law
Vardikos & Vardikos Law Firm

Christos Vardikos is an Athens-based Attorney at Law and the Consul a.h. for the Commonwealth of Dominica in the Hellenic Republic, acting also as Special Advisor to the Honourable Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica for Maritime Affairs. He is the President of the Greek Consular Corps. He is a Member of the Athens Bar Association, accredited to the Supreme Court. He manages the boutique law firm Vardikos & Vardikos with offices in Cyprus, Dominica and Saint Lucia. He is a Government Authorised Agent / Service Provider for the Citizenship By Investment Program of Dominica, and Service Provider / Promoter for Antigua & Barbuda, Saint Lucia and the recently launched Nauru Citizenship Programs. For Dominica, he provides a variety of post-citizenship services ranging from tax ID to domiciliation services. The Athens office is active in the Golden Visa, FIP and Non-Dom Programs, assisting Agents and direct clients to choose from any developer the most suitable property, providing A-Z Legal Services at a flat rate fee.