About HFL Advisors Limited

HFL offers independent Directorship and Governance consultancy services. As long-term residents of Hong Kong, we are motivated contributors to the growth of Asia's financial industry; and throughout our careers, have been committed to the learning, developing, and implementing of sound practices globally. We passionately believe in the importance of Governance as a cornerstone of the ongoing growth of the  fund management industry. 

For the Manager:

A strong governance framework will help protect against the vast array of downside risks that can impact the success of even the best performing funds. As the world evolves, so do the risks; and managers must evolve with them. A good independent director will stay across current industry trends, as well as provide fresh perspectives on emerging risks and their mitigation. In this respect, HFL not only offers independent governance, but proactively works to understand your business and act as a key resource.

For the Investor:

Expectations for levels of governance and protection of investment have continued to grow since the financial crisis in 2008. Correspondingly, the importance of Directors who provide meaningful input and oversight to the Fund’s governance framework has also rightfully risen. In particular, independence from the Fund Manager and management of conflicts of interest are key. Our mandate is to protect the rights and interests of all investors.

We believe in maintaining a strong dialogue with service providers as key agents in the Fund’s governance framework.

We aim to add value throughout the Fund's lifecycle; and across the Fund’s ecosystem of stakeholders and providers.

• Asia based, global standards  -  We are long-term residents of Hong Kong who, in addition to our professional careers, have engaged with the broader community through industry representation, lecturing, mentorship and regulatory advocacy. We have deep Pan-Asia connectivity.  Additionally throughout our careers and within our client  portfolio we have worked across the international spectrum of markets, investors and regulatory regimes. HK continues to provide an excellent base to work across time zones and tax jurisdictions.

• Experience - In aggregate over 60 years’ experience through many market cycles, covering trading, risk management, accountancy, audit, compliance, client and counterparty management, business development and C-suite roles,  industry  advocacy  and  non-executive  directorship. We have served as senior leadership for both buy and sell-side; in both large and small institutions; and across international markets. Within our client portfolio we cover a broad representation of strategies and asset clssses.

• Diversity -  In  experience,  networks,  gender  and  perspective.

• The  power  of  3 -  We take a collaborative approach to defining sound practice and forming a view on industry issues. The power of 3 amplifies our industry network as  well as the knowledge and market perspectives that we bring to our clients. 

• Independence  - Core to our offering. Any potential conflicts are identified, disclosed and managed. 

• Capacity -  We offer a consultative approach to directorship. We believe availability for ad hoc discussion and review between formal meetings is important to properly discharging our fiduciary duties. We carefully monitor our workload to ensure due care and attention is given to each appointment, particularly during challenging times when this is most needed.  We strongly believe in quality over quantity of appointments and seek to work with managers who see value in strong governance.