Some notable speakers at past AFS events:
David Chu, Founder, Nautica
Kun Deng, Managing Director, Lazard Asset Mgmt.
Thomas Ho, President, Thomas Ho Co.
James Lebenthal, President, Lebenthal Equity Asset Mgmt.
Sir Q.W. Lee, Chairman, Hang Seng Bank
Shanquan Li, Portfolio Manager, Oppenheimer
Ernest Liu, Partner (retired), Goldman Sachs
Charles Schumer, Senator, New York State
Henry Tang, Governor & co-founder, Committee of 100
Oscar Tang, President, CEO & co-founder, Reich & Tang
Fred Teng, CEO, NewsChina
Hong Tu, General Manager, Bank of Communications
Savio Tung, Sr. Advisor & co-founder, Investcorp
Charles Wang, Founder, Computer Associates
Samson Wang, President, Runnymede Capital Mgmt.
Donghai Yu, President & CEO, China Carbon Graphite Group
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© February 2011 Asian Financial Society
The Professional Association for
Asian Americans in Finance
Asian Financial Society (AFS) is a globally oriented non-
profit organization of business people and professionals in
the financial community, sharing common professional,
educational and philanthropic interests. Founded in 1984,
AFS draws its membership from the many fields of finance
including: international trade and finance, commercial
banking, investment banking, securities research and
trading, insurance, law, real estate, taxation, regulation,
accounting, information services and entrepreneurship.
AFS sponsors Educational programs, Professional and
Career Development programs, Special Interest Groups,
and other networking events. Members have gained
exposure and knowledge of other fields of interest from
leaders in those industries defining the direction, evolution
and basis for recent and historical developments. AFS also
seeks to promote the advancement of individuals by helping
them examine and locate situations for personal and
professional growth, while opening doors to new business
opportunities.
 Mission Statement
“To foster business relationships and growth
opportunities for professionals in the financial
community.”
To fulfill this mission, AFS focuses on three areas of
interest to its members:
1. Educational Programs
AFS educational programs provide a platform for
members to learn from experts in different areas of
finance and business. Lectures and seminars help keep
members current on a broad spectrum of financial
issues and expose them to business leaders and
entrepreneurs.
2. Professional and Career Development
AFS seeks to promote the professional advancement of
our members through our career development events,
such as our annual "Recruiting Event", and
announcements of new career opportunities, jobs and
business deals.
3. Membership Benefits
Members of AFS will be invited to special events
catering to their interests and to exclusive gatherings
with business leaders. They will also receive discounts
to events held by AFS partners. Other benefits include:
• AFS Today bimonthly newsletter with updates
on global business trends and interviews with
business leaders;
• Access to business opportunities in the U.S.
and abroad;
• A global network of over 3000 professionals.
Special Interest Groups:
China Business Group Investment Opportunities Group
Risk Management Group Real Estate Finance Group
Private Equity/Venture Capital Group
Why join AFS?
If you are a professional working in the financial industry, you can:
♦ network with others for business and career opportunities
♦ develop and refine your analytic skills
♦ practice and expand your presentation/public speaking skills
♦ stay up-to-date on regulatory and legal rulings
♦ satisfy Continuing Education requirements
If you are an investor, you can learn about:
♦ investment/trading strategies used on Wall Street
♦ views on macroeconomic and global trends
♦ perspectives of institutional investment managers and traders
♦ alternative investments: overseas markets, venture capital,
private equity, real estate
If you are a business owner/corporation/organization you can:
♦ promote your products/services through AFS media channels
♦ test products/ideas with the AFS community
♦ collaborate with AFS to address issues of mutual interest
♦ participate in exclusive gatherings with business leaders
Join AFS now to enhance your career and become a leader for the
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