Barings expands to Abu Dhabi as asset managers chase Gulf family office capital

Barings Abu Dhabi

Global asset managers are stepping up their presence in the Middle East to tap rising allocations from family offices and sovereign wealth funds, as capital flows increasingly shift toward private markets. Barings said it has opened an office in Abu Dhabi, marking its second location in the Gulf after launching in Dubai in 2024, as … Read more

Taiwan’s KGI Bank Opens First Overseas Branch in Hong Kong, Targets Family Offices and Cross-Border Clients

KGI Bank

KGI Financial Holding has launched its first overseas banking branch in Hong Kong, deepening its push into cross-border finance and positioning itself to serve Asia’s growing family office and high-net-worth client base.

The Taipei-based firm opened the new KGI Bank branch at Three Pacific Place in Admiralty, marking a milestone in its strategy to become a pan-Asian financial services provider.

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