WRISE Group Expands Horizons with Launch of WRISE Capital in Hong Kong

WRISE Capital Launched to Broaden Global Financial Advisory Services

In the latest move to strengthen its foothold in the financial advisory sector, Singapore-based WRISE Group has unveiled WRISE Capital, a corporate finance and advisory firm. Positioned to serve listed companies, private entities, and institutional clients globally, the new arm emerges following the acquisition of Elstone Capital, a reputable licensed financial advisory firm in Hong Kong.

WRISE Capital is poised to handle critical financial transactions such as initial public offerings (IPOs), privatizations, takeovers, and listing transfers. This strategic expansion underscores WRISE’s commitment to capitalize on the burgeoning deal-making landscape across Asia.

Key Highlights

Global Outreach from Hong Kong

  • The establishment of WRISE Capital in Hong Kong highlights WRISE’s ambition to expand its global reach and enhance offerings to clients around the world.

Integration with Existing Channels

  • WRISE Capital becomes part of a broader ecosystem that includes WRISE Private and WRISE Prestige, strengthening the group’s comprehensive service portfolio.

Leadership Team

  • The firm is led by Nicholas Cheng, with key roles held by Alan Au-Yeung as Chief Strategic Officer and Fanny Lee as Chief Operating Officer.

Strategic Expansion

This development follows WRISE’s consistent enhancement of global operations, evidenced by its recent launch of a Shenzhen office and the WRISE Academy in March. WRISE3, a dynamic platform established in July 2022, maintains partnerships with industry giants such as Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and UBS, further fortifying WRISE’s industry clout.

Capturing Market Growth

The launch of WRISE Capital aims to harness the rapid growth of strategic mergers and acquisitions in Asia, which have surged by 20 percent, reaching $666 billion. This growth notably surpasses that of North America and Europe, which have seen increases of 2 percent and 9 percent, respectively.

Regional Presence

This expansion is part of a broader strategy to bolster WRISE Group’s regional influence. Earlier endeavors include opening an office in Dubai in January last year and appointing Shigehiro Suzuki as the Market Head of Japan in November 2023.

Engaging with the Community

WRISE’s ongoing dialogue with industry stakeholders continues, as seen in recent interviews with key figures like Derrick Tan, Chairman of WRISE Group, who elaborated on the business and its strategic direction.

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With WRISE Capital, WRISE Group looks forward to setting a new standard in corporate finance and advisory services, continuing to leverage its deep-rooted expertise and expanding portfolio to benefit a diverse range of clients globally.