1. Bachelor of Accountancy (Second Class Honours) from National University of Singapore, Singapore 2. Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants 3. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charter, CFA Institute 4. Capital Markets Services Representative's License (CMSRL), Securities Commission
Working Experience
Mr Andrew Ho Tho Kong has extensive experience with over thirty (30) years in accounting, investment banking and private equity. Currently he is a Partner at Nautilus Capital Asia, a boutique corporate advisory house providing advisory services for initial public offerings (IPOs), buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, and fund raising. Prior to founding Nautilus Capital Asia, he was the Acting Chief Executive Officer for Maybank Private Equity in 2012. Before his tenure with Maybank Private Equity, he was a Director with Kenanga Investment Bank, from 2008 to 2011, where he headed the Private Equity Department and subsequently, the investment banking office. Andrew Ho Tho Kong's experience extends to Venture Capital, with particular focus in the technology sector in the region. He served as Senior Vice President with Malaysia Venture Capital Company (MAVCAP). In addition, during his employment with the UEM Group from 2001-2007, he was attached to Optixlab, the private equity division for the UEM Group. While in the UEM Group he was also involved in Business Development with Time Engineering where he was primarily responsible for overseeing overseas acquisitions and partnerships for the group, and had oversight of the technology business strategy within the UEM Group companies.
This book is the result of the author's many years of experience and observation throughout his 26 years in the stockbroking industry. It was written for general public to learn to invest based on facts and not on fantasies or hearsay....