GFIA, established in 1998, in Singapore, researched skill-based managers (primarily hedge funds and unconstrained long-only) and their funds, that invest in Asia including Japan, and emerging markets globally. In order to ensure objectivity, all revenue came from allocators and investors. GFIA offered advisory consulting, due diligence, and advises private wealth on non-traditional investment, philanthropy, and fiduciary issues. The firm is no longer active.