Useful Links

Alliance of International Corporate Advisors
AICA is a global network of mid-market corporate advisory firms that expands its members international reach. AFG Venture Group is a founding member of AICA.
www.aoica.org

Asia M&A Group
is an integrated alliance of Asia's leading independent M&A advisory and finance firms with transactional experience around world.
www.asiama.net

Bangkok International Associates
BIA is a specialist Thailand law firm. It primarily represents foreign companies investing in Thailand.
www.bia.co.th

Stephenson Harwood
Stephenson Harwood is a leading English and Asian regional law firm. AFG Venture Group Chairman, Peter Church, is Special Counsel to Stephenson Harwood.
www.shlegal.com

Elara Capital
A leading advisor in the Asia Pacific region with prominent positions in league tables. Elara possess industry specific knowledge and have extensive relationships in the investor community.
www.elaracapital.com

Australia Indonesia Business Council
The Australia Indonesia Business Council (AIBC) is the peak, non-profit business association involved with the promotion and facilitation of trade and investment between Australia and Indonesia
www.aibc.com.au

Australia India Business Council
AIBC plays a pivotal role in showcasing opportunities to business communities of and for Australian Corporations through an active calendar of events, delegate meets, facilitation of knowledge and resources to ascertain emerging opportunities in India.
www.aibc.org.au

Australia Myanmar Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber aims to provide members with the resources and access required to successfully navigate the business environment in Myanmar and gain insight into the rapidly changing market.
www.a-mcc.com

The Asia Business Connection
The Asia Business Connection is an independent not for profit organisation dedicated solely to promoting business between Australia and the countries of Asia for the last 20 years.
www.asiabusinessconnection.org.au

Australian Institute of Company Directors
Australia's pre-eminent organisation for directors is dedicated to making a difference in the quality of governance and directorship.
www.companydirectors.com.au

Finsia
Finsia is the leading organisation for Australasia’s financial services industry, connecting its members with career services, resources and professional networks to build their professional capabilities and strengthen the industry. www.finsia.com

Austrade
The Australian Trade Commission – Austrade - contributes to Australia’s economic prosperity by helping Australian businesses, education institutions, tourism operators, governments and citizens. www.austrade.gov.au

* note AFG VG is not an Austrade referral partner

The Australian Institute of International Affairs
The Australian Institute of International Affairs is an independent, non-profit organisation promoting interest in and understanding of international affairs in Australia.
www.aiia.asn.au

Asialink
Asialink is Australia's leading centre for the promotion of public understanding of the countries of Asia and of Australia's role in the region. Asialink is a key provider of information, training and professional networks. Lindley Edwards is a director of the Institute.
www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au

The George Institute for Global Health
The George Institute is an Australian non-profit organisation with a mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide, with a particular emphasis on Asia. Peter Church is a non-executive director of the Institute.
www.thegeorgeinstitute.org

Indochina Starfish Foundation
The Indochina Starfish Foundation is an international charity focused on improving the lives of children in the cities of Cambodia. Peter Church is the Chairman of the Australian charity.
www.indochinastarfish.org

Kauffman Foundation
The Kauffman Foundation is the world's largest foundation devoted to entrepreneurship.
www.kauffman.org

Social Ventures Australia
Social Ventures Australia (SVA) works with innovative non-profit organisations to increase their growth and impact to drive transformational social change.
www.socialventures.com.au

International Award for Young People (IAYP)
The International Award for Young People draws together and connects people, institutions and generations with the common purpose of youth development and inclusion. AFG Venture Group is a gold friend of the IAYP Award. Peter Church is on the Asia Pacific Advisory Board.
www.iayp.in

Grameen Foundation Australia
Grameen Australia helps the worlds poorest, especially women, gain access to financial services, life changing information and unique business opportunities.
www.grameen.org.au

International Education Association of Australia
The International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) strives to empower professionals, engage institutions and enhance Australia’s reputation as a provider of world-class education.
www.ieaa.org.au

Asia Pacific Association of International Education (APAIE)
APAIE is an international non-profit organization whose goal is to activate and reinforce the internationalization of higher education in the Asia-Pacific region.
www.apaie.org