Z-Ben Advisors are a Shanghai-based boutique consulting firm whose core analytical interest is opportunities for foreign asset managers in the Chinese investment management industry. Established in 2004， we bring together a diverse team of professionals well versed in both the local dynamics andglobal needs of the financial services industry. We are recognized throughout the industry for fast delivery of top-quality， independent analyses and objective opinions. We provide our clients—both active and prospective participants in the Chinese asset management industry—with data， insights and advice through the full lifecycle of their Mainland activity: from opportunity identification and commercial due diligence， through first product launch assessment and strategic planning analysis， to peer benchmarking and regional office staff/structure consultancy. Our views， predictions and class-leading data on Chinese fund management companies are used to create both standardized research publications and tailored projects.