Bank's proud record of financial prowess

Trading between Europe and China via the Silk Road began centuries ago and marked the beginning of cooperation between the two economic powerhouses.

Today, the China's Belt and Road Initiative, led by President Xi Jinping, opens up even greater prospects for China-Europe cooperation opportunities, in terms of both trade and business ecosystems. PGC Capital, in tandem with the initiative, is committed to becoming an ambassador for Chinese outbound investment into Europe.

PGC Capital is part of a Taiwan-based conglomerate that has an 80-year track record of successful corporate responsibility, transparency and financial discipline.

PGC is a boutique investment bank specializing in property development, private equity funds and international mergers and acquisitions.

On top of an altruistic investment philosophy, its insightful knowledge of China and global markets, successful international business experience and professional network led to rapid expansion and solid development.

Ching Chih Chen, chairman of PGC Capital, is a renowned global investor, business magnate and philanthropist. He has led businesses in many sectors, including manufacturing, container shipping, venture capital, insurance, energy, city development and international trade. Chen holds a PhD in Industrial Economics from MIT.

As a philanthropist, he founded the Shenzhen Educational Science Institute's Futian Experimental School, which became one of the most successful high schools in China's southern region. It was then donated to the Shenzhen government.

Denise Li, vice-chairman and CEO of PGC Capital, has a long history of helping companies achieve their China aspirations, including Formula One, the UK Premier League, Porsche, New Zealand Zespri Kiwifruit, Nissan, NHL, Omnicom and Amway. In line with the Belt and Road Initiative, Li inaugurated the International Finance Summit in China, together with former president of the EU Council Mirek Topolanek. It showcases cutting-edge global investment insights and projects to provide government-related European energy and infrastructure investment opportunities for Chinese institutions and high net-worth individuals.

In 2016, she was twice invited to appear at the Financial Times Forum in London as a representative from China. She also has a team of international lawyers who provide sophisticated top-structure design and investment banking services for M&A projects.

One of PGC Capital's portfolios in the UK - the Jewel Court property development - won the 2016-17 International Property Award, one of the world's most prestigious. Another development, comprising 450 housing units, will be taking off in 2017 to help Birmingham ease its severe housing shortage.

The company is looking to expand its property development using the same principles in Europe.

PGC Capital welcomes cooperation opportunities from both China and Europe. It is committed to enhancing not just our clients' financial portfolios but, more important, to fortifying the golden decade partnership set by the UK, Europe and China.

By synergizing its strengths and leveraging competitive advantages, its teams identify investment opportunities in Europe and deliver custom services. To leave a legacy to society, PGC Capital joined the UN Global Compact in 2016 and has been planning with leading Chinese universities and state-owned companies to achieve the country's Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on corporate social responsibility for achieving a better world.

To know more about the company, please go to www.pgc-fund.com.

(China Daily European Weekly 01/13/2017 page29)