Continued investment to drive future growth of the Asia Business Desk
Leading East Coast chartered accounting and financial advisory firm Prosperity Advisers Group has bolstered its Asia Business desk expertise by partnering with Fountainguard Pty Ltd to increase its advisory capabilities to the Chinese market.
The joint venture enables Prosperity Advisers to grow and consolidate its established expertise providing a full range of accounting, financial and management advisory services with a sharp focus on the Chinese market. Prosperity has 25 years’ experience and has a history of success working with the Asian market facilitating investment between Asia and Australia. As China’s economy continues its growth, the joint venture positions Prosperity to facilitate local participation in that growth.
Martin Zhao and Don Lee, Chinese ex-pats with banking and commercial backgrounds are principals of the joint venture and will bridge a cultural
gap ensuring clients receive a seamless experience. Prosperity will lead a six-person team that will visit five key cities in China next month
to meet with clients and key influencers and introduce the venture.
Allan McKeown, CEO Prosperity Advisers says, “Prosperity’s growth in its Asia Business desk continues apace and the joint venture with Fountainguard is an important strategic development. Through our global advisory network, Leading Edge Alliance, we have built strong relationships with Chinese clients investing in Australian assets, and helped Australians enter the Asian market. This partnership underscores our commitment to growing our Asia Business Desk and providing a blue-chip service.’’
Martin Zhao says, “The Chinese investment market is notoriously difficult to enter and Don and I were impressed with Prosperity’s success and approach. The partnership between Fountainguard and Prosperity will enable Allan and his team to really build upon their existing relationships and create multiple opportunities for clients; we are excited to be working with a progressive advisory firm to build their capabilities in China.”
The Chinese investment market is notoriously difficult to enter and Don and I were impressed with Prosperity’s success and approach.
“The relationship with Fountainguard is a key differentiator for Prosperity Advisers. While we regularly visit China and have personal relationships with our Leading Edge Alliance partners there, we believe we are amongst the first financial advisers to secure a strategic partnership to directly build a Mandarin-speaking on the ground presence with the Chinese market.
“Our Asian based clients have invested tens of millions of dollars into Australia and will continue to do so in the future. These investments have included property, resources and active businesses. The significant ‘Investor Visa’ market has enormous untapped potential.”
