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Outbound Investment Group

Corporate Structuring Immigration by Investment Wealth Protection and Succession

36 Speakers From Around the World

November 18th-21st 2024

Shanghai

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About

Asia Outbound

Asia Outbound is the leading Asia-based provider of conferences, business development services, and online news channels designed to assist corporate structuring, asset protection, and immigration service providers. We assist these groups of professionals to reach and effectively serve financial intermediaries and HNWI in Asia.

Asia Outbound 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

What a great opportunity for us to present our 'UAE Advantage' initiative in Shanghai during the Asia Outbound Summit, combined with a full-week roadshow in China. We are blessed to carry the UAE flag to such meetings and witness the tremendous response and interest from the international community wherever we go. We engaged with hundreds of new partners, prospective clients, and investors looking to enter the UAE market. The Chinese market has been a significant contributor to the overall GDP and a major foreign investor in the UAE.
- Lorenzo Jooris
- Lorenzo JoorisChief Executive Officer at Creative Zone
I'm so thankful for Matthew and his team with Asia Outbound. They exceeded our expectations with hundreds of people, and hundreds of different enterprise networks. But more importantly, we got together with our friends, our colleagues from all over. We've got 20/30 people from all over, from Dubai, from real estate, from Canada, etc. What a great thing is, is all coming together, working together to provide a great opportunity for everyone. So thank you, Matthew, and we look forward to many other things together.
Ry Guy
Ry GuyRegional Director at Starter Visa Services
By the time I arrived here, my expectations had gone up higher to five; now I'm at six, seven; we're at about eight now. And here's the reason why. People who are walking the floors are qualified. People who are leading the events, and people who are putting on AV are qualified. Now we're approaching level eight out of ten of exceeding my expectations for this event.
Slava Apel
Slava ApelCEO at Starter Visa Services
Hi, I'm Ryan from Canada, also known as Rye Guy with Startup Visa Services. I'm so thankful for Matthew and his team with Asia Outbound. They exceeded our expectations with hundreds of people, and hundreds of different enterprise networks. But more importantly, we got together with our friends, our colleagues from all over. We've got 20/30 people from all over, from Dubai, from real estate, from Canada, etc. What a great thing is, is all coming together, working together to provide a great opportunity for everyone. So thank you, Matthew, and we look forward to many other things together.
Ry Guy
Ry GuyRegional Director at Starter Visa Services
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Why China?

Why you should attend the 2024 Asia Outbound Summit Series

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?

  • The total number of HNWIs in China is expected to reach 5.6 million by 2023. This makes China the world’s second largest HNWI population, only behind the USA. (CreditSuisse World Wealth Report)
  • An estimated 2 million HNWIs will seek investment migration solutions. China is a market that no investment migration provider can overlook (Hurun Report, CreditSuisse World Wealth Report extrapolation)
  • Currently, Chinese nationals hold USD 1.4 trillion in offshore assets, with an estimated increase to 3 trillion by 2023. Overseas banks and wealth managers stand to make a windfall if they position themselves correctly (CMB-Bain China Wealth Survey, CreditSuisse World Wealth Report)
  • China is the second largest source of foreign direct investment globally with USD 1.8 trillion already invested in foreign companies. (World Bank)
  • -65% of Chinese HNWIs are in progress or will be in progress of planning wealth inheritance within the next 1 to 3 years. (CMB-Bain China HNWI Survey)
Summit Schedule

About Asia Outbound Summit 2024

In 2024, for the 14th year, Asia Outbound will host the largest offshore finance and wealth management events in Asia. The Asia Outbound 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

Day 1

Welcome Cocktail at Lobby Lounge

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.

Day 2

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. 

Day 3

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. 

Day 3

Farewell Party

Enjoy the iconic skyline and vibrant ambiance of Shanghai, and further understand the city’s historic and contemporary cultures, by taking part in the farewell dinner full of local dishes. Celebrate your business achievements with friends and colleagues, and 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

$1600

  • 2 Conferences
  • 4 Socials Events
  • Access to networking platform & mobile app
  • Access to match-making area and meeting tables
BUY TICKET

Patron Sponsor Ticket

$2400

  • 2 Conferences
  • 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
BUY TICKET

Ordinary ticket

$200

4 Events
3 Socials
Corporate Branding
1 Cultural Tour

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Current Speakers

Dr. Csaba Magyar

Managing Partner
Crystal Worldwide Law Firm 

Gonçalo Mendes Leal

Founding  Partner
NSMLawyers

Kenneth Camilleri

Managing Director and Co-Founder
Vertex Alliance

Lakshan Mahenthiran

Head of Compliance
NorthLark

João Baptista

Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Spark Group 

Ambassador Jeffery Hadeed

Chairman of the Board
Citizenship by Investment Unit Antigua & Barbuda

Cláudia Vasconcelos

Head of Business Development
NEWCO Corporate Services SA

Christopher Downing

Founder
DVSICAF

Serene Liaw

Deputy Director, Strategic Planning and Investor Relations
Labuan IBFC

Colin Bishop

Managing Director
Reef View Enterprises Ltd.

Chang Cai

Director and Founding Partner
Shanghai Inhetrust Law Firm

Vinoth Kandasamy

Head of Operations
NorthLark

Tiger Zhang

Director
ICS Fund Services

Luc Lu

Partner
IMI Daily

Current Sponsors

Gold
VIP Lunch
Silver
Bronze
Titanium Sponsors
Titanium Networking
Cocktail

Exhibition

Patron

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION

Venue

Venue: Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre 

Address: No. 555 Middle Xizang Road (nearby People’s Square), Shanghai
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3hEuy9ywATHxnqHX9

The discounted group rate for Deluxe Room in the Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre where the upcoming Outbound Investment Summit Shanghai will be held is as follows.

USD155 (CNY1,100 Net)/room/night for single stay and USD175 (CNY1,250 Net) /room/night for double stay

– The above group rates include 16.6% service charge and tax.

-The above group rates are inclusive of breakfast(s) and internet.

-It is very important to make your reservation before November 11th, the cut-off day for group booking with the basis of first arrived first served..

Book your group rate for outbound investment group in november

-Please contact Kid HE [email protected] shall you have any inquiries.

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Dr. Csaba Magyar
Managing Partner
Crystal Worldwide Law Firm

Csaba is a graduate of the Law Faculty, afterwards, he obtained the Accredited Tax Consultant Certification. He passed the BAR examination before attaining accreditation as an Insolvency Practitioner and Asset Controller. Then he became a Chartered International Tax Expert. Later on, he took the Trust and Estate Practitioner Faculty. He is a postgraduate specialist in investment funds, corporate finance, and stock exchange. He is the co-founder of the Society of Hungarian Trust and Estate Practitioners and he is the vice-chair of the Association of Hungarian Tax Experts. In 2023, he became the Immigration Lawyer of the Year in Hungary.

Csaba holds seminars and courses about international taxation and immigration law in different training institutes and universities for tax advisors and lawyers. In the course of his activity at Crystal Worldwide Law Firm, most of his time has been dedicated to immigration by investment, tax advisory, and business consulting. He uniquely combines relocation strategies with international asset and tax planning: including handling complex transactions and managing cross-border investment issues successfully for High Net Worth Individuals.

 

Gonçalo Mendes Leal
Founding Partner
NSMLawyers

Gonçalo is the founding partner of NSMLAWYERS, a law firm dedicated to providing integrated legal services regarding the relocation of individuals to Portugal.

With over 20 years of experience, Gonçalo is responsible for managing thousands of golden visa applications in Portugal, together with a specialized team of 20 lawyers.

NSMLAWYERS is recognized worldwide as one of the top immigration law firms in Portugal, assisting clients from 187 nationalities. The firm is dedicated to golden visas, D7, digital nomad, tech visas, and all types of residency in Portugal. 

Kenneth Camilleri
Managing Director and Co-Founder
Vertex Alliance

Kenneth is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Vertex Alliance. By profession, Kenneth is a qualified and warranted accountant and tax advisor, and his expertise lies in residency and citizenship, international taxation, and wealth structuring. Previously, Kenneth held the position of Senior Director at an international law firm for a span of fifteen years, whereby he led both the Tax Advisory and Tax Compliance Departments as well as the Residency and Citizenship team responsible for the Asian market. 

Over the years, Kenneth has spoken at numerous conferences and roadshows in America, Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Many diverse high-net-worth individuals have entrusted Kenneth with both their personal as well as corporate tax planning. Furthermore, together with his team of professionals, Kenneth has supported clients in acquiring European residences and citizenship by investment.

Lakshan Mahenthiran
Head of Compliance
NorthLark

With over a decade of experience in Financial Crime Risk and Regulatory Compliance, Lakshan currently serves as the Head of Compliance at NorthLark, leading the company’s global compliance function. His career spans Banking, Brokerage, BPO, and specialized AML/KYC service providers, giving him the expertise to navigate the complexities of highly regulated environments with confidence and precision.

Throughout his journey, Lakshan has held key roles such as Deputy Compliance Officer, Assistant Manager, and AML Analyst, where he played a critical role in shaping compliance strategies and ensuring strong risk management practices. His extensive work across the UK, APAC, and MENA regions has been instrumental in ensuring that each entity under his leadership adheres to the highest standards of regulatory Compliance.

Lakshan is passionate about fostering high-performing teams and building strong, collaborative partnerships with stakeholders and regulators alike. His guiding principle, “Compliance builds credibility” reflects his unwavering commitment to transparency and proactive communication in all aspects of financial crime and regulatory matters.

A staunch advocate for knowledge sharing and collaboration, Lakshan believes that exchanging insights helps elevate team performance and fosters best practices. Grounded in authenticity and driven by excellence, he embraces change, facilitates consensus, and approaches compliance challenges with integrity and dedication.

João Baptista
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Spark Group

João Baptista has always been passionate about entrepreneurship and business. He pursued his Bachelor’s degree at NOVA SBE, one of Portugal’s top business schools, and later completed his Master’s degree at HEC School of Management in Paris, a prestigious European institution. These experiences equipped João with the skills and global perspective to pursue his dream of launching his own company.

João’s professional career began in Germany, where he worked in the Strategy Department of Astrium is a leading European space conglomerate. His fascination with China’s economic growth led him to relocate to Beijing, where he met his future business partner, Inês, and the foundation for Spark Capital was laid.

João immersed himself in Chinese culture and became fluent in Mandarin within two years. During this time, he refined his business plan for Spark Capital, aiming to impact the real estate and investment sectors significantly.

Since its founding in 2014, Spark Group has achieved remarkable success. The company has
generated over 200 million EUR in sales, developed more than 50 projects, and served over 400 clients across various markets. As Spark Group celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, it reflects a decade of steady growth, innovation, and impactful projects.

In addition to Spark Capital, João is a partner at Celtis Venture Partners, founded in 2015 and registered under CMVM. Celtis focuses on nurturing local SMEs, having invested over €150M with its latest fund. João and his team remain dedicated to creating long-term value and ensuring sustainable success.

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.

Cláudia Vasconcelos
Head of Business Development
NEWCO Corporate Services SA

Cláudia Vasconcelos is a Portuguese tax and immigration specialist, with more than three decades of experience assisting international clients investing in Portugal.

Cláudia started her career at the US Foreign Commercial Services in Lisbon and after 15 years working for the Madeira Island investment promotion agency, she joined NEWCO as Head of Business Development, dealing mostly with personal income tax, immigration, and corporate tax matters. NEWCO is a one-stop shop for international investors and expatriates in Portugal, with 30 years of experience and a full range of corporate, real estate, and relocation services.

Cláudia holds an undergraduate degree in International Relations, a Master’s in Business Administration, and Post-graduate Degrees in Taxation and Immigration Law. She speaks English, French, Spanish, and Italian.

Christopher Downing
Founder
DVSICAF

Christopher, as development adviser, has extensive property development experience that dates back over four decades. His skillsets include the planning, delivery, and marketing of development opportunities, as well as senior management and negotiation skills.

Christopher started his career in property as an East London Land Buyer with the UK’s largest house builder, then moved to a listed company as a London Land Buyer and Marketing Manager before finally becoming The National Land Buyer to a UK family office, operating a strategy of income and growth.

Christopher moved to Russia in 1992, where he developed the first new private retail building in Moscow since 1917. He was headhunted to become Deputy Head of Property for a newly privatized Russian State Bank, overseeing the facilities and asset management of the bank’s branches and assets in 182 cities and 11 time zones. He then held a senior management position in a Russian Company, where he was instrumental in planning six million square meters of office and logistics space in the Russian Federation.

Christopher moved back to the UK in early 2004, where he focused on the build-out of student accommodation. He traded social housing for Funds, ultimately creating a trading company with an annual turnover of over £90 million.

In 2021, Christopher moved to Italy to acquire and develop luxury lifestyle hotels, acquiring two conjoined redundant glass factories for development and creating the brand “ForeverGood Hotels”. Christopher is the driving force behind the Italian Investor Visa Initiative. 

Serene Liaw
Deputy Director, Strategic Planning and Investor Relations
Labuan IBFC

Serene Liaw is the Deputy Director of the Strategic Planning and Investor Relations Unit of Labuan IBFC Incorporated. She leads market development initiatives to expand Labuan IBFC’s presence in identified global markets and also oversees the Labuan IBFC China Desk to facilitate the establishment of Chinese-funded companies in Labuan IBFC.

Prior to joining Labuan IBFC Incorporated, she was attached to Labuan Financial Services Authority for more than 10 years, having headed the Business Policy Unit there. Prior hands-on experience as a regulator on policy formulation and international tax compliance has provided Serene with a deeper understanding of financial solutions as well as a solid foundation in the promotional and market development initiatives of Labuan IBFC. 

Colin Bishop
Managing Director
Reef View Enterprises Ltd.

Colin Bishop is the founder and managing director of Reef View Enterprises Ltd. (RVE), which specializes in investment migration services, including Citizenship by Investment (CBI) and Residency by Investment (RBI), for clients around the world, and is the premier licensed local CBI agent in Grenada.

An entrepreneur at heart, his entrance into the investment migration industry started with the belief that the inflows from CBI could significantly transform and diversify Grenada’s economy. He thrives on the fast-paced nature of the business and making connections that would benefit both the clients and the islands’ economy.

In his downtime, he enjoys spending weekends on the beach with his four children or relaxing by the pool. He also enjoys a good book with his current top picks being “The Daily Laws” by Robert Greene or ‘Your Next Five Moves” by Patrick Bet-David.

Recently attaining a license to operate within St Lucia’s CBI program, He endeavors to continue growing within the industry with aspirations of Reef View Enterprises Ltd. becoming the region’s largest service provider of pre and post-migration services with expansion into the real estate sector.

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.

Vinoth Kandasamy
Head of Operations
NorthLark

Vinoth brings over 14 years of extensive expertise in business transition, stakeholder management, telecommunications, marketing, and operations. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a proven ability to lead complex, high-impact projects while upholding operational integrity and fostering long-lasting client relationships. His deep knowledge of security and access control, paired with his expertise in entity management and data migration, has positioned him as a pivotal contributor to high-stakes transitions and business transformations across a range of industries.

In addition to his broad operational skill set, Vinoth is highly proficient in AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) solutions, ensuring that organizations remain compliant with evolving regulatory requirements while effectively mitigating risk. His strength in process re-engineering has enabled him to optimize business operations, reduce inefficiencies, and achieve significant gains in productivity. These initiatives have had a measurable impact on improving customer satisfaction, increasing profitability, and enhancing overall operational performance, all while aligning with long-term strategic goals.

Vinoth is focused on delivering transformative business outcomes and has successfully led numerous initiatives that foster sustainable growth and elevate companies’ market positions. His ability to build and nurture strategic partnerships further expands business opportunities, enhances operational synergy, and fosters collaborative growth. With a passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence, Vinoth is exceptionally well-equipped to guide organizations through successful transitions and future-focused, scalable transformations that drive lasting impact and long-term success.

Tiger Zhang
Director
ICS Fund Services

Tiger, the Director of ICS Fund Services, is a specialist in bespoke services for domestic General Partners (GPs). Additionally, he fulfills the role of an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance officer for numerous well-regarded Private Equity and Venture Capital (PEVC) funds, guiding regulatory compliance and best practices. Earlier, Tiger served as a Finance Director for various GPs, where he managed fundraising, fund operations, finance, tax, and compliance, thereby gaining an extensive understanding of fund management. His career foundation was built during his seven-plus years as a fund audit manager with KPMG Hong Kong and Deloitte United States. A graduate of San Francisco State University, Tiger has dual bachelor’s degrees in accounting and finance. He has earned the title of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in both the US (AICPA) and Hong Kong (HKICPA) and is also a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). Given his broad experience, robust educational credentials, and respected certifications, Tiger is a significant figure in the industry. 

Luc Lu
Partner
IMI Daily

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.