After a series of formative meetings during 1986, the Australian Equipment Lessors Association was formalised on 4 December 1986.
AELA was born out of a perceived need by lessors for an association which could address their specific finance product problems separate from broader financial institutional concerns. Its principal objective is to provide a forum and focus for all matters affecting the lease and equipment finance industry, its regulatory framework and market structure.
AELA is incorporated under the NSW Associations Incorporation Act and membership is open to lease market participants having a minimum of $20 million net lease receivables in their own name or having a minimum of $200 million net lease receivables under their professional management; provision is also made for associate membership in a range of instances.
At 120 locations in 80 countries around the world, the members of German Chamber Network (AHKs) offer their experience, connections and services to German and foreign companies. AHKs are located in all countries which are of special interest for German companies.
AHKs are closely connected to the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs) in Germany. Together, they support German companies with building up and extending their business relations to foreign countries.
The umbrella organization of the IHKs is the German Association of Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), which also coordinates and supports the AHKs. Furthermore, the cooperation with various German trade associations strengthens the link from AHKs to business and markets.