Akiko has by far the more international reputation; her main power base is actually Hong Kong, and her efforts in Paradopolis' Mangatown are not the whole focus of her endeavours. Her rackets are mostly around smuggling, intellectual piracy, designer label "knockoffs", and other "victimless" crimes, but she's also inherited the protection rackets and so on that her father held before her.

Deadeyes is a traditional city gang boss. He simply expects approval of and a percentage cut on any deal that happens in his city. Even things he doesn't have a direct hold over and doesn't actually like, like drugs and prostitution, are expected to offer a slice to show "respect". In return he keeps the nastiest elements from setting up shop in GMY, he contributes to the arts and welfare institutions like the old-time capos did, and he takes a personal interest in the well-being of "his" town.

Akiko's out of the current Charity Club meeting because if she was made "officially" aware of what was being discussed she might have to "officially" take a view. Deadeyes may have been invited but wouldn't bother coming - Badripoor's too hot, the food's foreign, and he's too far away from his office.

I'm not sure what Frankie and Co. would have made of an invitation to the meeting.