ICMA Opens Hong Kong Rep Office

The International Capital Market Association has opened a new representative office in Hong Kong.

Mushtaq Kapasi has been appointed by ICMA to lead its work in Asia Pacific and to run the Hong Kong office. Kapasi has been based in Hong Kong since 2002, and has had senior strategy, capital market and legal roles, at international banks active in Asia. In his new role he will direct ICMA’s regulatory policy and market practice efforts, as well as marketing, communication, education and development work for ICMA in the region.

Martin Scheck, ICMA chief executive comments on the extent of the association’s existing activities in Asian capital markets: “Our decision to establish a physical presence in Hong Kong reflects the increasing importance of Asia Pacific as a component of the international capital market. This move allows us to better support our fast growing membership in the area and to extend our services particularly in education”.

ICMA is headquartered in Zurich, with offices in London and Paris.