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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
HFM Asian Services Awards 2025
AYASA Globo has been recognized as the Best Administrator for 6 consecutive years in HFM Asian Services Awards. We are honored to be named the “Best administrator – innovation” in 2025.
This recognition underscores our commitment to pioneering solutions that redefine excellence in fund administration. Our forward-thinking approach, powered by cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise, empowers clients with agile services. Innovation is not just a buzzword—it’s embedded in everything we do. We are committed to driving real results with innovative solution.
Crypto Staking Seminar with Deacons & HashKey Capital
On 12th June 2025, AYASA Globo, in collaboration with Deacons and HashKey Capital, hosted a seminar titled “Capturing Crypto Fund Investment Opportunities Through Staking”. The panel discussion was moderated by Fiona Fong, Partner at Deacons, and featured insights from fellow Deacons Partners Isabella Wong and Joyce Li, HashKey Capital Partner Vivien Wong, and AYASA Globo’s Founder & Group CEO, Edward Yum. The session explored key developments in private crypto fund structures, new SFC staking regulation and practical considerations for incorporating staking into the fund strategy. We will continue to host insightful discussions on crypto fund developments — stay tuned for future events.
Networking Evening with Panel Discussion
On 7th May 2025, we are honored to participate in the networking evening: Asian investment landscape in the Trump 2.0 era. Edward Yum, Founder & Group CEO of AYASA Globo was on the panel together with industry experts from DBS, OP Investment Management, Deacons, Loeb Smith Attorneys, having an in-depth discussion on the changes in the investment environment in Asia under the Trump 2.0 administration, especially the impact on hedge funds, private equity and alternative investments, as well as new trends in the future.
HFM Asian Services Awards 2024
AYASA Globo has been recognized as the Best Administrator for 5 consecutive years in HFM Asian Services Awards. We are honored to be named the “Best administrator – digital assets” in 2024.
HFM Asian Services Awards recognizes hedge fund service providers who have demonstrated exceptional client service and it is the definitive guide to the region’s leading fund service providers. Other winners include Morgan Stanley, UBS, EY, KPMG, Sidley Austin and Simmons & Simmons.
As early as 2018, we are already a pioneer in crypto fund administration and one of few fund administrators with actual hands-on experience in 100% crypto funds. Our team have extensive experience to guide fund managers step-by-step to establish crypto fund with extensive connections on various crypto service providers including banks, law firms and digital asset custodians.
BVI Funds Seminar with Harneys
On 19th Jun 2024, AYASA Globo hosted a seminar with Harneys on the BVI regimes. During the seminar, Maggie Kwok, Head of Funds & Regulatory Practice, Asia & Head of Transactional Team, Hong Kong of Harneys, and Edward Yum, Founder & Group CEO of AYASA Globo discussed how the BVI regimes can be used as an alternative to the Cayman structures. There was a comprehensive discussion on the various types of BVI funds structures, BVI Approved Manager regime and comparison with the Cayman regimes.
New CIES Seminar with Deacons & EY
On 23rd May 2024, AYASA Globo hosted a seminar with Deacons and Ernst & Young on the new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES). During the seminar, Partner of Assurance, Wealth & Asset Management of Ernst & Young, Alpha Tsang, Partner of Deacons, Fiona Fong, Registered Foreign Lawyer of Deacons, Eunice Wu and Founder & Group CEO of AYASA Globo, Edward Yum discussed the use cases of the New CIES in OFC & LPF. Many fund managers are excited to tap into this opportunity to attract new investors. The new CIES can bring strong capital inflow, strengthening Hong Kong’s role as a global financial hub.
AYASA Globo Networking Drink
On 23rd Jan 2024, AYASA Globo hosted a networking drink with our honorable guests from Singapore: Grace Tang, Deputy Managing Director of PhillipCapital and Ryan Lin, Director of Bayfront Law to mingle with our friends in the asset management industry to celebrate the new year. Attendees had a fruitful time engaging in conversations with our guests regarding Singapore VCC & Investment Manager setup.
On 14th Nov 2023, AYASA Globo hosted a networking drink with our honorable guest Frank Balderamos, Deputy Chairman of the Utility Regulation and Competition Office of the Cayman Islands to mingle with our friends in the asset management industry in Hong Kong. It was a great opportunity for our guests to get first-hand information from an expert working in the Cayman Islands asset management industry. With attendees all across the finance industry, we will continue to be the bridge to connect different businesses together in the private funds sector.
HFM Asian Services Awards 2023
AYASA Globo Financial Services is delighted to have recognized as the “Best administrator – boutique and emerging managers” at HFM Asian Services Awards 2023. This marks the fourth consecutive year that we have received the best administrator award at HFM, further highlighting our dedicated effort to provide the best-in-class total solution to private funds in Hong Kong, Singapore and the Cayman Islands.
Asia’s Most Valuable Brand Awards 2023
AYASA Globo Financial Services is thrilled to have won the “Best Total-Solution Fund Services Of The Year” in Asia’s Most Valuable Brand Awards 2023. This award is one of the most notable and widely recognized business awards in Hong Kong highlighting pioneering achievement and success. It honors our effort to digitally transform traditional fund administration business into tech-driven business model, so that fund managers can have a more efficient and seamless fund management experience.
VCC Seminar with KPMG & BTP Law
On 13th June 2023, AYASA Globo hosted a seminar with KPMG & BTP Law regarding “How to set up a Singapore VCC Fund”. During the seminar, Managing Director of BTP Law, Brandon Tee introduced the features and requirements of VCC Fund. Pearlyn Chew, Partner of Real Estate & Asset Management, Family Office & Private Client, Tax, KPMG Singapore, further discussed the Singapore fund management tax incentives and key taxation features. Founder & Group CEO of AYASA Globo, Edward Yum mentioned the robust growth in Singapore asset management market and talked about the VCC Fund services.
SingCham HK Speaker Series
On 1st June 2023, Founder & Group CEO of AYASA Globo - Edward Yum was invited to be the guest speaker at SingCham HK Speaker Series luncheon event to share his insights on the future of cryptocurrency and fintech in asset management. During the event, there was a very interesting and fruitful interactive discussion session to exchange opinions with the audience.
Master-Feeder Fund Seminar with Deacons & KPMG
On 22rd February 2023, AYASA Globo hosted a seminar with Deacons & KMPG regarding "How to set up a Cayman Master-Feeder Fund". In the seminar, Deacons’ Financial Services Partner Fiona Fong shared her insights into the different legal structures and setup procedure of Master-Feeder Fund. Matt Sung, Partner of Financial Services, Asset Management, Hong Kong SAR, KPMG China & Ling Chen, Tax Partner, US Income Tax, Asset Management, Hong Kong SAR, KPMG China talked about taxation issue of the US investors. Founder & Group CEO of AYASA Globo, Edward Yum discussed the operational features of Master-Feeder Fund.
HFM Asian Services Awards 2022
AYASA Globo Financial Services won the “Best administrator – boutique and emerging managers” at HFM Asian Services Awards 2022. For the 3rd consecutive year, we have been recognized by the HFM as the best administrator, affirming our position as the best one-stop total solution provider in private funds in Hong Kong, Singapore and the Cayman Islands. Combining global presence with our local perspectives, we will continue to customize comprehensive fund solutions to suit fund mangers’ various needs.
Most Valuable Companies in Hong Kong Awards 2022
AYASA Globo Financial Services is honored to have won the “Best One-Stop Fund Services” in the Most Valuable Companies in Hong Kong Award 2022. The award recognizes our effort to offer one-stop tailor-made solution to fund managers with continuous investment in technology and innovation, and also expanding scope of various fund services across the APAC region.
CORPHUB HKMOS Awards 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
AYASA Globo Financial Services won the “Hong Kong’s Most Outstanding Service Awards” in the CORPHUB HKMOS AWARDS and was listed in the “Hall of Fame”, showcasing the best of the best entities among awardees. The award is to recognize enterprises which achieve outstanding level of service, responsible management and corporate governance, ingenious products or services and contribution to CSR. We are honored to have won this HKMOS Awards 5 years in a row.
Virtual Assets Seminar with Prosynergy
On 14th September 2022, Ayasa Globo hosted a seminar with Prosynergy on virtual assets. Prosynergy’s Founder and Managing Director, Louie Lee, shared his insights on virtual assets regulations and cryptocurrency funds licensing during the seminar, while Edward Yum, Founder & Group CEO of AYASA Globo, discussed the set up procedures and operational features of cryptocurrency funds.
HFM Asia Services Awards 2021
AYASA Globo Financial Services is honored to have won the “Best administrator – specialist structures” at HFM Asia Services Awards 2021. For the second consecutive year, we have been recognized by the HFM as the best administrator, which evidences our ability to provide turn-key total solution to fund managers with diverse offshore and onshore fund structures, and as a pioneer to transform the fund administration business with cryptocurrency and fintech platform.
Hong Kong Office Expansion
In order to facilitate the rapid growth of our business, AYASA Globo, on 15th October 2021, has its ceremony on the 3rd-time office expansion since our establishment in 2014. With the new and bigger office (added the entire floor of 16/F at the same building and retaining half of 21/F), we dedicate to serve our clients with comprehensive turn-key solution for private funds and listed companies.
OFC Seminar with SFC & Deacons
On 6th September & 7th October 2021, AYASA Globo hosted seminars with SFC and Deacons on open-ended fund companies (OFCs). Appreciation to our wonderful guest speakers - Deacons’ Financial Services Partner Fiona Fong and Associate Director, Investment Products of Securities and Futures Commission, Elizabeth Wong, for sharing with our audience the valuable insights and practical tips on private OFCs.
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In the seminar, Ms. Fiona Fong from Deacons shared the details on structure of OFCs and OFC set-up process. Ms. Elizabeth Wong from SFC shared the benefits and key operators of OFCs, application process and processing time, and also answer some of the frequently asked questions on the OFC grant scheme. Mr. Edward Yum from AYASA Globo talked about the importance of a fund administrator and OFC fund services provided by AYASA Globo. Received very positive feedback from audience with all the valuable sharing from our guest speakers!
HFM Asia Services Awards 2020
AYASA Globo Financial Services is honored to have won the “Best administrator – small managers” at HFM Asia Services Awards 2020. HFM Asia Services Awards is one of the most recognized and respected hedge fund awards in the industry. It showcased greatness and rewarded excellence within the Asia hedge fund services community . The winners were all chosen by an independent judging panel of COOs, CFOs, CTOs, and other executives at leading Asia hedge funds.
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This award is a significant recognition to us and we will continue to serve our clients with dedication and excellence.
HFM Awards Winner Report
Asia’s Most Valuable Service Award 2020
AYASA Globo Financial Services is thrilled to have won the “Most Prominent Fund and Private Equity Services of the Year” in the Asia’s Most Valuable Service Award 2020. The award recognizes the outstanding achievements in business management, market competitiveness and innovation, as well as the companies’ contribution to corporate social responsibility. All award-winning companies were carefully accessed by a professional judging panel.
HFM Asia Hedge Fund Performance & Services Awards 2019
AYASA Globo Financial Services was delighted to be shortlisted in the 2019 HFM’s Asia Hedge Fund Performance and Services Awards, a leading reward that aims to recognize and reward fund service providers who have demonstrated exceptional client service, innovative product development and strong and sustainable business growth over the past 12 months.
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The ceremony & dinner was successfully held on 24th January 2019 in the JW Marriot Hong Kong. Over 200 guests from various countries in Asia specialized in Funds, Advisory, Audit etc., as well as fund managers involving in numerous high performing funds attended the award ceremony. We are grateful that the judges recognized our hard work and dedication to improving.
