About Us
About FBNPA
Family Business Network Pacific Asia (FBNPA) is a regional chapter of Family Business Network (FBN) International, a non-profit organisation for a network of chapters representing family businesses in 45 countries across 5 continents. Founded in 1990 in Lausanne, Switzerland, FBN International has become the world’s leading network of business-owning families, promoting the success and sustainability of family business.
Based in Singapore, FBN Pacific Asia covers China, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.Sharing the fundamental philosophy of FBN International, FBNPA recognises the historical and cultural diversity of family businesses in Asia Pacific region and seeks to address issues which are unique or specific to this region, particularly in the area of transformation, transition, leadership development, active citizenship, family values and relationship.
FBNPA aims to promote family business as a sustainable model of business, and help advance the role of family businesses in the community and their contributions to society. It is a platform for promoting family values and sharing best practices and experiences, through research, capacity building, networking and outreach programmes.
Vision
Create a vibrant community of family businesses that serves as a model of sustainability.
Mission
Engage progressive business families and thought leaders to cultivate an environment of shared learning to effect positive change.
Research
FBNPA seeks to partner with scholars and academics to build and develop a repository of
knowledge that will deepen understanding of and generate new insights on Family Businesses in Asia.
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Education
FBNPA collaborates with thought leaders and practitioners to deliver master classes and workshops
focused on enabling responsible family enterprises to meet the challenges of the global environment.
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Outreach
FBNPA provides a platform for the sharing of best practices and experiences through national,
regional and international programmes and events. These include quarterly ‘Conversations with the
Family’ , the Annual Regional Summit and events organised by FBN International and FBN Chapters
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The FBN Pacific Asia chapter will cater to particular needs and concerns in this region, where tradition
and culture have shaped the business environment differently. FBNPA will focus on helping family
businesses in Asia Pacific in these areas:
Transformation
To increase their economic and social relevance by assisting in the development of their entrepreneurial and innovative capability to deal with the challenges posed by a rapidly changing regional and global business environment.
Transition
To ensure sustainability over the generations, , to educate and nurture a responsible and inspired ‘ next generation’.
Leadership Development
To develop capable, responsible, and visionary leaders, imbued with a sense of spirit of service to the community, and society at large.
Active Citizenship and Advocacy
To identify the roles and social responsibilities of family businesses in society as good corporate citizens, and to raise awareness of their importance to the economy and in the community.
Family Relationship & Values
To promote harmony and strengthen relationships within the family, and to preserve family legacies and traditions, by identifying and addressing issues relating to stewardship, heritage, and responsible wealth management.