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VCI GLOBAL IPO CONFERENCE 2023

Key Objective

The key objective of the Conference is to serve as a platform for companies, investors, and industry professionals to gain in-depth knowledge, foster strategic connections on how to execute a successful IPO in US Capital Market.

Key Topics

  • Unraveling the US Capital Market: An Overview of its Dynamics and Opportunities.
  • Strategies to Navigate the IPO Process in the US.
  • The Crucial Role of Professionals.
  • Key Factors for Success as a Listed Company in the US.

Who Should Attend

  • CEOs, CFOs and Board Members of listed companies.
  • CEOs, Management level of growth oriented SME.
  • Private Equity and Late-stage Venture Capital Firms.
  • Growth oriented small medium enterprises.

Speakers

Tony Tian

CFA, Head of Capital Markets
US Tiger Securities, Inc.

Drew Bernstein

Co-Chairman
Marcum Asia CPAs LLP

Jason Ye

Partner
Ortoli Rosenstadt Ye LLP

Panelist

Michael J. Blankenship

Partner, Houston Managing Partner & Co-Chair, Energy and Infrastructure Industry Group
Winston & Strawn LLP

BRIAN LAM

CPA, Partner, Audit and Assurance Services
TAAD LLP

Daniel J. McClory

CEO BCL Head of China and Equity Capital Markets BSL
Boustead Securities LLC

MODERATOR

Joanne C. Chiu

Founding Partner, COO, Chair of the Board
Kreit & Chiu CPA LLP

Speakers

Ross Carmel

Partner, Executive Committee
Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP

Brian Collins

Chief Executive Officer
Upstream

Gregg Jaclin

Managing Director, IPO Execution
Exchange Listing, LLC

Panelist

Michael J. Blankenship

Partner, Houston Managing Partner & Co-Chair, Energy and Infrastructure Industry Group
Winston & Strawn LLP

Joy Pan

Senior Partner
Marcum Asia CPAs LLP

Tony Tian

CFA, Head of Capital Markets
US Tiger Securities, Inc.

MODERATOR

YING LI

Partner
Hunter Taubman Fischer & LI LLC

Conference Venue

Join us at the pinnacle of sophistication in Kuala Lumpur’s vibrant heart. The Grand Hyatt sets the stage for strategic insights, networking, and success as you embark on your IPO journey. Experience luxury and convenience at its finest.

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Our Sponsors

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US Tiger Securities, Inc

Founded in 2014, Tiger Brokers is a leading global online broker who is on a mission to make investing more efficient for all. By using next generation technology, Tiger enables clients to trade a wide range of securities across multiple global markets and currencies. In August 2015, they launched their proprietary trading platform, Tiger Trade, with the aim of improving global Chinese investors’ ability to allocate their assets internationally. Tiger Brokers has offices in Singapore, New York, Beijing, Auckland, and Sydney and employees close 10001 people. The firm presently holds brokerage licenses in Singapore, The U.S., New Zealand, and Australia. In March 2019, Tiger Brokers was listed on Nasdaq with the ticker TIGR. In addition to brokerage, Tiger Brokers has also launched a number of value-added services that include ESOP management, investment banking, wealth management, and investor education.

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Tony Tian

CFA, Head of Capital Markets
US Tiger Securities, Inc.

Mr. Tian currently serves as Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets at US Tiger Securities, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tiger Brokers (Nasdaq: TIGR),  CEO of Feutune Light Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq: FLFV), and CFO of Aimfinity Investment Corp. I (Nasdaq: AIMA). Mr. Tian has over 15 years of Wall Street experience as sell-side analyst, corporate advisor, and investment banker at various investment banks. Mr. Tian holds an MBA degree from NYU and Series 7, 24, 63, and 79 licenses. Tiger Brokers is an active player in the SPACs market as sponsor, underwriter, de-SPAC advisor and PIPE placement agent.

Drew Bernstein

Co-Chairman
Marcum Asia CPAs LLP

Drew Bernstein is the Co-Chairman of MarcumAsia, initially co-founder of Bernstein & Pinchuk, a PCAOB registered accounting firm which has been providing SEC audit and advisory services to Chinese companies since 1983. The firm is a member of the Marcum Group and an affiliate of Marcum, a leading U.S. accounting and advisory firm. The combined firm is one of the largest middle market accounting firms servicing China-based, U.S. publicly traded companies.

Drew is a distinguished expert with deep knowledge of the China and U.S. financial ecosystem with experience extending across Asia, Europe and Africa. His industry experience encompasses technology, education, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, pharmaceutical, and real estate. Drew directs a global team featuring highly trained PCAOB and SEC accounting experts and financial consultants working in New York City as well several offices across China.

Additionally, Drew is respected as a valuable industry thought leader and news commentator. He has published articles for Forbes.com, CFO.com, and China Daily and is often a resource to prominent new media outlets such as Bloomberg TV, Reuters, The Financial Times, Barron’s, MarketWatch, and others regarding Chinese IPOs, China’s economic growth, investment appetite, innovation trends, corporate governance, SEC regulations, and more.

Drew graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Accounting. Currently, he resides in New York City with his wife and children.

Mengyi “Jason” Ye

Partner
Ortoli Rosenstadt Ye LLP

Jason Ye is a Partner at Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP and the Managing Partner of its affiliate firm Ortoli Rosenstadt Ye Pte. Ltd. Jason concentrates his practice on cross-border corporate and capital market transactions and has represented many domestic and international companies, investment banks and institutional investors on transactions including initial and secondary public offerings, alternative public offerings, and private placements. Jason regularly represents public companies, particularly those based in Asia, regarding their NYSE or Nasdaq initial listing and post-listing compliance. Jason is the recipient of the prestigious 50 Outstanding Asian American in Business Award. Jason has also been named in the New York Metro Corporate and Securities Law “Super Lawyer” Rising Stars list from 2020 to 2023. Jason currently sits on the Alumni Steering Committee of the Rutgers University Center for Corporate Law and Governance. An expert on Asia-related capital market matters, Jason has been invited to many speaking engagements globally and quoted on numerous occasions by major media outlets in the U.S. and Asia. Jason received his bachelor degree from New York University and Juris Doctorate degree from Rutgers University.

Michael J. Blankenship

Partner, Houston Managing Partner & Co-Chair, Energy and Infrastructure Industry Group
Winston & Strawn LLP
Mike is the managing partner of Winston’s Houston office. He focuses his practice on corporate finance and securities law, including securities offerings, public company advisory, special purpose acquisition company offerings, private equity and venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate representation. Mike regularly counsels public companies on strategic transactions, capital markets offerings, and general corporate and securities law matters. He represents both issuers and underwriters in U.S. and non-U.S. capital markets transactions, including IPOs and direct listings, and advises on corporate governance and securities market regulation.

Brian Lam

CPA, Partner, Audit and Assurance Services
TAAD LLP

With over 13 years in public accounting and Brian has extensive experience with SEC financial reporting and complex accounting treatments, like convertible debt, derivatives accounting, stock-based compensation. Brian provides exceptional client service in the assurance services field. His expertise comprised companies from a variety of industries, including manufacturing and distribution, advisory services, travel agencies, trading platform services, and cannabis industry.

He works with teams to design, execute audit strategies, and plans for both public and private companies. Brian has also engaged in various IPOs (Form S-1, F-1, Form-C, Reg A), up listing from OTC to NASDAQ, M&A, reverse merger, and reverse acquisition for domestic and foreign companies to provide both consulting and auditing services.

Daniel J. McCloy

CEO BCL Head of China and Equity Capital Markets BSL
Boustead Securities LLC

Daniel J. McClory joined Boustead Securities in 2016 as Managing Director and Head of Equity Capital Markets and now serves as Head of China. He is based in Boustead’s Irvine, California offices. He previously held the same positions at Bonwick Capital Partners, LLC, Burnham Securities Inc. and at Hunter Wise Financial Group, LLC over the past 12 years. His teams have ranked in the Top Ten of league tables for placement agents, won ‘Deal of the Year’ at the M&A Advisor Awards, and completed IPOs and transactions for clients listed on NASDAQ, the NYSE, the London Stock Exchange, Toronto Stock Exchange, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, and the Irish Stock Exchange.

Mr. McClory serves on the Boards of the USA Track & Field Foundation, the Eastern Michigan University Foundation, and the Gen Next Foundation, where he listed the first-ever foreign-funded, venture philanthropy-backed IPO on Bovespa’s Social Stock Exchange in Brazil. Mr. McClory earned a B.S. in English and a Masters in Language and International Trade from Eastern Michigan University, and in 2010 was awarded an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from the school.

Holds FINRA Series 7, 66, 79 and 99 security licenses.

Joanne C. Chiu

CPA, COO|Chair of the Board
Kreit & Chiu CPA LLP

Joanne C. Chiu is the Chief Operating Officer and Chair of the Board. Working from the firm’s New York City office, she provides a broad range of tax planning and consulting services for both public and private companies, and high net worth individuals. She has served many Fortune 500 companies.

As the leader of KC LLP’s Asia Practice, Joanne works primarily with international clients to understand their accounting and business needs, liaising to match client requirements with her broad range of resources and expertise. She has extensive experience leading Asian companies at all growth stages through IPOs and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). She also provides critical networking services, linking clients to other professional service providers, such as bankers, lawyers, insurance brokers, and real estate professionals.

Ross Carmel

Partner, Executive Committee
Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP

Ross is an experienced securities attorney and founding partner of Carmel, Milazzo & Feil (which has recently merged with Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP, and is now known as Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP). Ross has extensive experience representing public and private companies, start-ups, investment banks and investors in all aspects of corporate transactions, including corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity financing transactions, registered direct offerings, public offerings and other securities offerings.
Ross regularly advises entrepreneurs and start-ups from entity formation, to funding, to exit, acting as outside general counsel to many small and medium sized businesses.

Ross also assists and advises brokers and broker-dealers in all aspects of broker-dealer compliance, including both SEC and FINRA rules and regulations, helping them navigate through the ever evolving regulatory landscape.

Ross is a pragmatist, believing in cost-effective and practical solutions for his clients.

Brian Collins

Chief Executive Officer
Upstream

Brian Collins is a technologist and co-founder of Horizon Fintex, the blockchain technology provider powering the ‘Upstream’ securities exchange. Among other things, Brian was an algo-trader for Credit Suisse, has licensed his technologies to dozens of Swiss cantonal and private banks, and holds a patent in mobile telecommunications technology. As a former CEO of a Nasdaq listed company, Brian is acutely aware of the importance of disclosure and compliance, and guides the ‘Upstream’ platform in delivering compliant and fair trading for the public companies listed and dual-listed on ‘Upstream’.

Gregg Jaclin

Managing Director, IPO Execution
Exchange Listing, LLC

Based in Princeton, New Jersey, Gregg Jaclin is a seasoned consultant at Exchange Listing, LLC who focuses on financing, mergers, acquisitions, and securities issues. Early in his career, Gregg Jaclin was interested in legal representation. He received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland at College Park, followed by his J.D. from Cardozo School of Law. He was a partner at Anslow & Jaclin, LLP for over 15 years and practiced for almost 20 years as a securities lawyer. Gregg has shifted away from traditional legal representation and become more of a resource to individuals with unshakeable entrepreneurial acumens, as well as small businesses across the world. His legal background focused on business finance matters has well equipped him for this role, as he understands the ins and outs of mergers, acquisitions, securities, and venture capital. At Exchange Listing, Gregg’s focus is on working with their clients to navigate the senior exchange listing process for both initial public offerings and uplisting companies.

Joy Pan

Senior Partner
Marcum Asia CPAs LLP

Joy Pan is a Senior Partner at Marcum Asia. Joy provides audit and advisory services to private companies, publicly traded companies, and companies looking to go public. She has more than 20 years of experience in accounting, taxation, and auditing, and has assisted clients in a variety of industries with SEC filings, including initial public offerings, debt and equity offerings.

Joy has significant experience advising clients on complex accounting matters including revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, income tax accounting, and inventory valuation. Her clients at Marcum, and previously at a “Big Four” firm, have included multinational companies, as well as early stage pre-IPO entities in the electronics, software, manufacturing, entertainment, semi-conductor, and technology industries.

Ying Li

Partner
Hunter Taubman Fischer & Li LLC

Ying Li is a partner at the New York office and the head of China Practice of Hunter Taubman Fischer &Li. Ying Li focuses her practice in the areas of corporate finance, corporate, and securities law. She assists public and private companies in their corporate transactions including securitizations, banking, public financings, international market financings, cross-border acquisitions and other general matters.

Her experience includes representation of issuers of securities as well as investors, underwriters and placement agents in connection with both public and private offerings of equity and debt securities in the U.S. In particular, Ying Li advises various China-based and U.S. listed companies in connection with their underwritten offerings, private placements and reverse merger transactions. She counsels public companies with respect to periodic reporting obligations as well as on corporate governance issues.

Ying Li has also represented foreign investors and real estate developers in connection with the U.S. EB-5 Investment Program.