On August 16th, Llinks hosted its annual fund legal forum, titled 'The Qianhai Meet-up: A Dialogue on Asset Management' in Shenzhen's Qianhai district.
The forum, centred on the theme 'Cross-border Asset Management Cooperation and Legal Services', assembled a distinguished group of participants including government officials, financial institution representatives, legal professionals, and other industry stakeholders. The objective was to explore strategies for enhancing cross-border asset management collaboration and leveraging regional strengths to integrate specialised legal services. This integration aims to foster and advance the robust growth of the cross-border asset management industry. The event featured the participation of experts from numerous prestigious domestic asset management firms as well as leading international institutions.
The head of the Qianhai Financial Development Bureau in Shenzhen delivered a comprehensive overview of the district's financial growth, highlighting the significant milestones in Shenzhen-Hong Kong collaboration and the implementation of innovative national policies. During the address, this leader emphasised Qianhai's commitment to an international, law-abiding, and market-driven business climate. He highlighted the district's role as a pioneering showcase for China's financial sector's internationalisation and its status as a pilot zone for pioneering cross-border RMB transactions. The speaker expressed optimism that the forum would encourage more asset management entities to establish a presence in Qianhai, leveraging this strategic national platform to engage with the global market and contribute to the worldwide financial ecosystem.
Several senior partners from Llinks Law Offices, with expertise in fund asset management, intellectual property, and dispute resolution, actively engaged in the seminar, delivering insightful keynote speeches. They covered a range of specialized topics, including 'Fund Mutual Recognition and Overseas Investment', 'Defence, Hearing, and Settlement of Securities Law Violations by Fund Companies', 'Review and Perfection of the Implementation of the Fund Law', and 'Ten Key Words for Ten Years of Asset Management Disputes', focusing on current industry practice and sparking in-depth discussions with the participants. Notably, Llinks partner Ms. Sandra Lu presented strategic and practical experiences, drawing from a wealth of cases involving domestic and international fund mutual recognition and corporate internationalization. Ms. Lu's aim was to assist more clients in their global expansion by harnessing Qianhai's cross-border financial strengths and fully utilising the distinct markets and resources of both Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
At this forum, Llinks Law Offices, in partnership with the Qianhai Financial Development Bureau of Shenzhen, underscored Qianhai's commitment to global engagement and collaboration, crafting a dynamic platform for dialogue that is vital to driving financial innovation and advancing the asset management industry's evolution.
Qianhai, serving as a pivotal vanguard for China's financial reforms, has emerged as a hub for financial innovation and the asset management industry's flourishing, thanks to its strategic location and robust policy framework. Initiatives like the 'Financial Support for Qianhai 30 Articles' have catalysed a new wave of high-calibre growth within Qianhai's financial sector. Llinks' asset management practice exemplifies the firm's innovative prowess and its leading role in the market. Pioneering in the provision of asset management legal services in China since the 1990s, Llinks has achieved a series of ground-breaking 'firsts' and 'onlys', earning widespread acclaim from prominent financial institutions from both home and abroad, as well as commendations from leading legal and financial media outlets. By hosting the asset management law forum in Qianhai, Llinks has successfully drawn a diverse array of industry clients to explore and comprehend the opportunities within Qianhai district, establishing an expansive arena for industry interaction and collaboration. Moving forward, Llinks is steadfast in its commitment to align with Qianhai's strategic vision, deeply understanding the needs of our client partnerships, and providing a comprehensive suite of policy and legal insights, along with business mentorship. This proactive approach is designed to enhance client engagement with Qianhai and is poised to elevate the financial industry's brand prestige within the district. Our ongoing efforts are aimed at reinforcing Qianhai's reputation as a leading financial hub, fostering an environment conducive to innovation and growth.
