FAQs
1. What does Uni-Asia do?
Uni-Asia is an Asia-based Alternative Assets direct investment firm.
Our current business focus is in two types of underlying assets, i.e. cargo ships and properties. In maritime investment, we act as an investor as well as various services provider such as fund management, ship management, debt arrangement, and charter arrangement. In property investment, we invest in and manage niche segments of the Japanese property market, namely boutique business hotels and stylish studio residential apartments. In the PRC property market, we have also acquired office units in Guangzhou, of which are currently being leased out.
2. How is the Company positioned in this highly competitive industry environment?
Firstly, we have an experienced and committed management team.
Our Executive Directors and management team comprise experienced professionals in the structured finance industry and Alternative Asset investments. We believe that we have a clear understanding of our industry requirement and possess a client-driven focus and an established investment strategy.
Secondly, we have a successful track record of integrated capabilities in our specialist fields. Based on our track record, we have been able to successfully identify opportunities, formulate structures and execute them effectively.
And thirdly, we are able to leverage on our relationships with our well-established network.
The strengths and geographical spread of these relationships enable us to provide cross-border services to our clients.
3. What are the Company’s competitive advantages, as an alternative investment management company?
Firstly, we have a capability of structuring and finance arrangement in both ship investment management and property investment management. Secondly, we have a strong track record in both ship investment and property investment. Thirdly, we have a wide network in both areas which is important for our business development efforts. These factors not only allow our customers to trust us but also give us our competitive edge.
4. Who are Uni-Asia’s main competitors?
We face different competitors in each of the markets that we operate in. They are the finance arrangement departments of commercial and investment banks, funds that make direct investments into Alternative Assets and property companies that make secondary acquisitions of property.
5. Are there any new properties and hotels identified in the pipeline under your property investment in Japan and the PRC?
We are constantly on the lookout to identify investment opportunities in hotels and properties to invest in and diversify our property investment portfolio in Japan, the PRC and other parts of Asia. We will make timely announcements to disclose any new asset identified is for investment.
6. Are there any new vessel investments in the pipeline under your maritime investment business?
We are constantly exploring maritime opportunities to invest and to provide finance solutions and if there are any material announcements, we will make them at the appropriate juncture.