Gaw Capital Partners, through its funds under management, and its consortium partners, acquired 29 Hong Kong-based community shopping centers and associated facilities in March 2018 and March 2019.
Gaw Capital Partners officially started to operate over 29 assets and facilities near the public estates and established “People’s Place”. “People” stands for the public and the residents, whereas “Place” here is an allusion to the idiomatic Chinese term for a location of virtue and tradition, as well as a well-governed community; “Place” also connotes the solidarity of the local neighborhood. All in all, “People’s Place” stands for a place rich in sentiments and compassion, bringing strangers together in constructing a vibrant, cozy living environment. People’s Place aspires to transform obsolete commercial facilities into vibrant community hubs by creatively utilizing its space and bringing brand new experiences to residents, tenants and community stakeholders.
In partnership with experienced educators in China, Gaw Capital has invested in the development and operations of Stellart International School of Arts (SISA), an international arts education platform in China. The platform is initially seeded by a commercial site conveniently located in Sanshan New Town in Nanhai, Foshan, which has excellent connectivity nationally via the Guangzhou South Station. The site has a GFA of c.50,000 sqm in total. Operating under the SISA brand and developed by Gaw Capital Partners, the school houses up to 600 full-time high school students in its 6-storey tall academic block and 7-floor dormitory. 
Responsibility to Community
We are committed to pursuing sustainability as an integral component of our business strategy, driving transactions that generate commercial, environmental and social returns. Our commitment to sustainability is driven through our global standards, the management of our internal operations, the investment we make and the due diligence applied to all transactions we engage. We are also committed to creating a lasting community impact by building trusting relationships with partners and prospective sellers in various locations / target markets, including real estate brokerage firms, investors, established property operators and well-known developers.
Treat Others with Dignity and Respect
Our multi-faceted group of professionals from diverse fields in real estate acquisitions, asset management, legal regulations and finance are the foundation of our strengths and capabilities. We are committed to providing a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. Our policies promote equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment. We believe that by respecting others, appreciating diverse points of view, and encouraging diversity within our company will foster a richer level of discourse that will enhance the value we bring to our clients.
We therefore expect that all relationships in the workplace will be business-like and free of bias, discrimination, harassment and violence. Misconduct, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation or other forms of unprofessional behaviour is strictly prohibited and not tolerated in the workplace or otherwise.
Combating Financial Crime; Reporting Suspicious Transactions
Money laundering is the attempt to conceal or disguise the nature, location, source, ownership or control of money related to illegal activity, and our employees should recognize that real estate can be used as a vehicle to launder money.
Our employees should be aware that not only is financial crime illegal, resulting in civil and criminal penalties, but it can also severely damage our company’s brand and undermines our business and exposes us to severe penalties. It is therefore of critical importance that the employees strictly observe all applicable anti-money laundering and/or counter-terrorist financing laws and regulations, and report suspicious transactions promptly.