ASNAF has signed a strategic alliance with Fidunion International, a group of professionals, auditing and accounting firms, and consultants who are motivated by the desire to combine their skills and resources to develop an efficient, innovative and high quality service for their clients.

Fidunion International was created in 1991 by member firms in Germany, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg and Switzerland. It is currently represented by 29 member countries with over 260 offices. With this arrangement, ASNAF members would be able to service their clients who would wish to expand their business outside the ASEAN region.

The strategic alliance agreement was signed in Rome, Italy on 16 October 2002 by Mr Renato Cinelli, Chairman of Fidunion International with Mr Atarek Kamil Ibrahim, ASNAF Chairman. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Ms Maria Teresa Venuta and Mr Rohan Kamis.

At the signing ceremony, Fidunion International Chairman Mr Renato Cinelli said "The alliance with ASNAF will provide Fidunion International firms with valuable and reliable references for their clients in the Far East. Our networks will ensure an outstanding professional service." To which ASNAF Chairman Mr Atarek Kamil agreed and commented "ASNAF members would also be pleased with this alliance as it enhances further their ability to service their clients well outside the ASEAN region."

More details of Fidunion International could be found at www.fidunion.com.