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Asian Business Association

About the ABA

The ABA was established in 1995 - under the Chairmanship of the late Lord Gulam Noon MBE and Subhash Thakrar – in recognition of the huge contribution Asian businesses make to London’s economy.

The ABA is widely regarded as the most important forum for Asian business and is it’s voice of in London. The ABA’s success is a true reflection of the success of Asian entrepreneurs in the UK.

Since its inception, the ABA has been addressed in its programme of events by such influential figures as David Cameron, Boris Johnson, Danny Alexander, Lord Mervyn King, Lord Howard and Kenneth Clarke, as well as leading entrepreneurs including Lord Sugar and James Caan.

Aims of the ABA

  • provide a voice for the London Asian business community and represent their views to the media, local and central government
  • provide business networking events that enable companies to make new business connections and to enhance their business skills and competitiveness​
  • facilitate cross border trade and investment particularly with areas where the Asian community has historic links.

Build strong relationships

ABA Committee members include business founders, CEOs, and managing directors – from a variety of sectors and organisations.

Joining the Committee can help give your business a genuine advantage, by forging strong ties with other members – and accessing their expertise.

ABA Summer Reception

Join us at the Grange St Paul’s Hotel Sky Bar, a luxury 5-start hotel nestled behind St Paul’s Cathedral for this year’s ABA summer networking reception. With up to 150 guests expected, this is a prime networking event for the Asian business community. Expand your business connections and strengthen existing relationships by meeting with key industry leaders, political figures and businesses from a variety of industries.

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Have your say

As an ABA member, you can share your views on the issues affecting your business. The Committee represents the interests and ideas of London’s Asian business community when engaging with the media, and with policymakers in local and central government.

Attend exclusive events

Our ABA networking events are great opportunities to gain valuable insights and make lasting business contacts. See what we have coming up this year.

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Featured speakers

Hear from key business leaders and senior decision-makers such as:

Sir Mohammed Anwar Pervez OBE
Rt Hon Boris Johnson
Rt Hon David Cameron
Dr Modi
Gurcharan Das
James Caan
Rt Hon Nick Clegg
Rt Hon Vince Cable

Our ABA Committee

Specialising in the needs of Asian businesses and helping to create the best economic conditions in which businesses can flourish, locally, nationally and globally.

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ABA Global Dinner 2018

Over 250 guests joined our ABA Global Dinner on 15 May 2018 at the prestigious Savoy Hotel. The black-tie dinner saw business leaders gather from business, central and local government, arts and media, high commissioners, life peers and top Asian entrepreneurs.

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Our ABA Committee

Specialising in the needs of Asian businesses and helping to create the best economic conditions in which businesses can flourish, locally, nationally and globally.

 

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Get Connected

Phone or email

If you’re interested in joining the ABA, contact Joanne Wallis

Phone: +44 (0)20 7203 1715

Email: rbourke@londonchamber.co.uk

Become a Member

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