09 October 2024
SW International is delighted to announce the expansion of its network with the admission of new member firms in Vietnam, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Chile. The official announcement was made at SW International’s annual international partners conference held in Guangzhou, China recently, marking a significant step in the network’s strategic expansion across Asia Pacific, Middle East and South America.
SW VACO, the newly admitted member firm in Vietnam, was established in 1991 and is a leading professional services firm in the country. With a strong reputation and a team of 250 professionals operating out of 4 offices, SW VACO serves over 1,020 clients and is ranked 12th among accountancy firms in Vietnam. The firm provides a comprehensive range of professional services, including audit, accounting, tax, advisory and cross-border services.
SW Tenet was founded in 2022 in the UAE, bringing a highly experienced team of 9 partners and 30 professionals. It provides a comprehensive range of professional services, including audit, deals advisory, tax and legal, business start-up registration, ESG, operational and risk consulting services. Many of the firm’s professionals have over 20 years of industry experiences, especially relating to oil and gas, energy, metals and mining, financial services and IT, making the firm a strategic partner for both UAE and multinational clients.
In Chile, SW strengthened its presence by elevating its previous associate member firm to national member firm status. The Chilean member firm joined SW International in 2022 and has made remarkable strides, including as a party to the Chilean delegation led by the Chilean President that attended the third "Belt and Road" International Co-operation Summit in China. Leveraging on the expertise of 8 partners and 50 professionals operating out of offices in Santiago and Punta Arenas, SW Chile provides a comprehensive range of audit, accounting, tax, advisory and legal services to local and multinational clients.
Marco Carlei, Managing Director of SW International, hosted the membership agreements signing ceremony, witnessed by all members of the international board on stage and more than 190 attending partners at the conference.
Mr. Zhang Ke, Chairman of SW International, expressed his excitement about the network’s growth, remarking, "The admission of these member firms broadens our global footprint, enhancing our capacity to serve clients across the globe. Each new member firm brings a wealth of expertise and regional knowledge, which is vital to the strength and reach of our network. With these new additions, SW International now has a presence in 21 regional areas, encompassing a network of 102 offices and nearly 12,000 employees, acting as one of the key players in the global professional services market.