Banyan Group Celebrates Grand Opening of 100th Resort and Singapore Homecoming with Inaugural Rainforest Festival in Support of President's Challenge

From 27 November to 3 December 2025, the week-long celebration features discovery trails, a sustainable weekend market, live performances, and wellbeing, nature, and family activities – with ticket proceeds donated and matched by Banyan Group.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Banyan Group ("Banyan Tree Holdings Limited" or the "Group" – SGX: B58), an independent global hospitality company, proudly announces the inaugural Rainforest Festival, a week-long celebration marking the Grand Opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, the Group's 100th resort worldwide. Owned by Mandai Wildlife Group, the resort marks Banyan Group's debut in Singapore and is a key addition to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, the city-state's wildlife and nature destination.

Running from 27 November to 3 December 2025, the Rainforest Festival is the grand finale of 100 Journeys – a hundred days of global activations across Banyan Group's portfolio leading up to this landmark opening. All festival ticket proceeds will be donated and matched dollar-for-dollar by Banyan Group in support of the President's Challenge, which benefits 60 programmes across 52 local charities and social service organisations, with a further dollar-for-dollar match from the Government under the SG60 Matching Grants.

"The Rainforest Festival is our way of giving back as we mark our 100th milestone and a symbolic homecoming to Singapore. It also celebrates more than a decade of partnership and shared vision with Mandai Wildlife Group in bringing our flagship resort to life," said Eddy See, CEO, Banyan Group. "The festival embodies our belief that travel can be a force for good – connecting people with nature, culture, and community. We are proud to support the President's Challenge during SG60, honouring a nation that shares our commitment to a more caring and sustainable future."

A Celebration of Sustainable Design, Discovery, and Shared Purpose

The Rainforest Festival invites visitors to discover how sustainable design, biodiversity, and wellbeing come together as Banyan Group celebrates its journey to 100 resorts and hotels across 20 countries and 12 brands.

At the heart of the experience is the Discovery Trail – a self-guided exploration of the resort's architecture and living design, revealing how it harmonises with the rainforest through elevated structures, tree preservation, and circular resource systems. Along the way, guests can enjoy birdwatching, nature walks, and life-sized interactive installations that reimagine familiar childhood games, with opportunities to win exclusive resort stay experiences and gifts from Banyan Tree Essentials.

Anchoring the trail is The Wishing Tree, a living artwork that blossoms with every contribution. As visitors add words of hope and intention to its growing canopy of leaves, the installation becomes a collective expression of renewal, connection, and community. The Discovery Trail also features the Banyan Gallery Showcase – a curated collection of diversified crafts from around the world. Celebrating artisans Banyan Gallery has collaborated with across cultures and continents, each piece tells a story of heritage, technique, and a shared journey in bringing meaningful design to life, where craftsmanship, creativity, and cultural connection converge through art.

Festival go-ers can also unwind with complimentary refreshments and tastings that celebrate local craftsmanship, responsible sourcing, and circular creativity. Highlights include Gryphon Tea's signature blend created exclusively for the resort, Owa Coffee's wildlife-friendly brews from Java grown under forest canopies that protect silvery gibbons, a nostalgic ice cream bread sandwich from the classic Singaporean Ice Cream Cart, and chocolate bark crafted using upcycled botanicals from Tanglin Gin's Rainforest Gin Experience. Selected partners will also retail their signature products, with additional food and beverages available for purchase.

Experiential Weekend Market and Live Performances

Over the weekend, the resort's ballroom will transform into an experiential marketplace with Into the Rainforest by GREEN-HOUSE HangOut – a pocket-sized edition of Singapore's largest sustainable lifestyle event. Featuring a curation of ten homegrown brands presenting sustainable creations and hosting rainforest-inspired DIY experiences, the showcase invites visitors to immerse themselves in a sensory journey through the six senses of the rainforest – colour, touch, taste, smell, sight, and life.

Adding to the weekend buzz, the Festival Stage will come alive with performances celebrating Singapore's vibrant music and arts scene, embodying a shared spirit of creativity and community. Saturday's line-up features talented young musicians from Wolfgang Violin Studio, singer-songwriter Joie Tan, beloved music duo Jack & Rai, award-winning vocal band MICappella, and Heart Songs, an immersive vibrational medicine song circle led by wellbeing practitioner Gabrielle Mendoza, while Beans&Beats adds to the lively atmosphere on Sunday afternoon. 

Exclusive Wellbeing, Nature & Family Activities for Ticket Holders

Throughout the week, festival ticket holders can look forward to a series of exclusive add-on

wellbeing, nature and family activities to enrich their festival journey. Sessions are complimentary for ticket holders, with limited slots released progressively for advance booking over email over the coming weeks.

At the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa, guests can learn to handcraft body scrubs and sleep sachets infused with natural ingredients and aromatic essential oils. They can also join leading yoga and wellbeing practitioners for sessions designed for all ages and abilities, presented in collaboration with Manduka, with exclusive gifts for participants.

The highlight, 100 Sun Salutations, celebrates Banyan Group's 100-property milestone through a collective, rhythmic flow that honours energy, vitality, and renewal – a symbolic journey of endurance, unity, and gratitude. Other sessions include Restorative Yoga & Sound Healing and Yoga Therapy & Mobility with Gabrielle Mendoza, focusing on releasing tension and restoring balance; Yoga Duo with Roxanne Gan and Ashle Tan, a playful partner practice that deepens trust and connection; and Kids Yoga with Roxanne Gan, introducing children to movement and mindfulness.

Guests may also sign up for guided nature walks, stepping into the heart of the rainforest to discover the stories of native trees – how they protect the soil, nurture wildlife, and sustain the living lungs of the Earth. For younger guests aged 4 to 11, the Rangers' Club offers hands-on workshops such as Shrink Safari and Critter Chat & Doodle, introducing children to Singapore's native wildlife through play, art, and storytelling.

Step into the Wild at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Complementing the festival week programme is a curated line-up of paid experiences at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, including Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree. 20 per cent of these proceeds will also be donated by Mandai Wildlife Group and the resort to the President's Challenge.

At the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, festivalgoers can look forward to a host of immersive nature-inspired experiences, with details to be announced soon. These include special offers to the precinct's wildlife parks – Rainforest Wild Asia and Bird Paradise, with more to come. Paid experiences include guided park tours, the much-loved Backstage Pass tours with behind-the-scenes access to meet iconic animal residents such as the penguins, and ZooSchool, which offers children's programmes that blend outdoor adventure with engaging survival skill-building activities.

At the resort, paid experiences include Animal Diversity and World of Birds workshops led by local ecologist Ms Luan Keng, a Rooftop Golden Hour High Tea Escape, and a Rainforest Mixology Showcase by Vertigo Bar at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur. In an exclusive four-hands culinary collaboration, Chef Alex Siah from the resort will also join forces with Chef Tipaporn Phianthong (Tipa), Head Chef of Banyan Tree's award-winning Thai restaurant concept Saffron, to present a gastronomic Thai and Peranakan Culinary Journey Buffet experience. All in-house guests and those who have booked paid experiences will also receive free admission tickets to the festival.

A Festival That Gives Back

The Rainforest Festival runs from 27 November to 3 December 2025 (10am to 6pm daily) at Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree. General Admission tickets are S$10 on weekdays and S$15 on weekends; with free entry for children under four with an accompanying adult.

All festival ticket holders will also enjoy exclusive discounts at retail outlets across the precinct and on à la carte treatments at the Banyan Tree Spa.

For more information about the Rainforest Festival programme, updates and ticketing information, visit banyantree.com/rainforest-festival

For high-resolution images, please download here.

For event overview and programme highlights, refer to 
Rainforest Festival Fact Sheet in Annex.

ABOUT THE RAINFOREST FESTIVAL:

From 27 November to 3 December 2025, celebrate the Grand Opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree and Banyan Group's 100th resort milestone and homecoming at the inaugural Rainforest Festival. All festival ticket proceeds will be donated to the President's Challenge and matched dollar-for-dollar by Banyan Group.

Explore discovery trails with life-sized interactives, artisanal craft showcases, and refreshing treats in nature, alongside a daily line-up of wellbeing sessions, nature walks, creative workshops, family activities, and yoga and movement classes for all ages. Over the weekend, the GREEN-HOUSE HangOut – a pocket-sized edition of Singapore's largest sustainable lifestyle event – brings together ten homegrown sustainable brands and live performances on Saturday by Wolfgang Violin Studio, Joie Tan, Jack & Rai, MICappella, and Heart Songs by Gabrielle Mendoza, while Beans & Beats takes over the festival stage on Sunday.

Owned by Mandai Wildlife Group, Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree is Banyan Group's 100th resort and homecoming debut in Singapore, and a key addition to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, the city-state's wildlife and nature destination. Nestled within Mandai Wildlife Reserve, the resort is the first-ever located in a world-class nature and wildlife destination within a capital city – where travellers can immerse themselves in the wonders of biodiversity right on their doorstep.

ABOUT BANYAN GROUP

Banyan Group ("Banyan Tree Holdings Limited" or the "Group" - SGX: B58) is an independent, global hospitality company with purpose. The Group prides itself on its pioneering spirit, design-led experiences and commitment to responsible stewardship. Its extensive portfolio spans over 90 hotels and resorts, more than 140 spas and galleries, and 20 plus branded residences in over 20 countries. Comprising 12 global brands, including the flagship brand Banyan Tree, each distinct yet united under the experiential membership programme withBanyan. The founding ethos of "Embracing the Environment, Empowering People" is embodied through the Banyan Global Foundation and Banyan Academy. Banyan Group is committed to remaining the leading advocate of sustainable travel, with a focus on regenerative tourism and innovative programmes that elevate the guest experience.

ANNEX: RAINFOREST FESTIVAL FACT SHEET

EVENT OVERVIEW

• Dates: Thursday, 27 November to Wednesday, 3 December 2025
• Hours: 10am to 6pm daily
• Venue: Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, 60 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729979
• Tickets: S$10 weekdays, S$15 weekends. Admission is free for children under four with an accompanying adult, in-house guests and participants of paid resort experiences.
• Beneficiary: President's Challenge. Proceeds from festival admission tickets will be donated and matched 1:1 by Banyan Group and the Government under the SG60 Matching Grants.
• Festival Website: banyantree.com/rainforest-festival

DAILY HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the resort and discover how sustainable design, biodiversity, and wellbeing come together through discovery and nature trails, artisanal showcases, and life-sized interactive installations inspired by childhood games.
• Enjoy complimentary refreshments and tastings celebrating local craftsmanship, responsible sourcing, and circular creativity.
• Access complimentary add-on wellbeing, nature and family activities, to be released for advance booking progressively on a first-come, first-served basis via email.

WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS

• Experience GREEN-HOUSE HangOut, a pocket-sized edition of Singapore's largest sustainable lifestyle event, featuring ten homegrown brands offering eco-conscious creations and rainforest-inspired DIY workshops.
• Catch exclusive performances featuring sets from Singapore's most beloved voices and rising stars at the Festival Stage:
• Saturday, 29 November 2025: Wolfgang Violin Studio (11am), Joie Tan (1pm), Jack & Rai (2.30pm), Heart Songs by Gabrielle Mendoza (4.15pm), and MICappella (5.30pm)
• Sunday, 30 November 2025: Beans&Beats (12pm – 4pm)

ADMISSION TICKETS

• General Admission Ticket – Weekday (S$10/pax) includes access to the festival and same-day complimentary add-on activities on a first-come, first-served basis. Activity sessions will be released progressively to ticket holders via email.
• General Admission Ticket – Weekend (S$15/pax) includes access to the festival, GREEN-HOUSE HangOut, Festival Stage entertainment, and same-day complimentary add-on activities on a first-come, first-served basis. Activity sessions will be released progressively to ticket holders via email.
• Guests participating in paid ecology or culinary experiences at Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree during the festival week will receive free admission tickets to the festival.
• Admission to the festival is free for children under four with an accompanying adult, in-house guests and participants of paid resort experiences.

 

 

From 27 November to 3 December 2025, the week-long celebration features discovery trails, a sustainable weekend market, live performances, and wellbeing, nature, and family activities – with ticket proceeds donated and matched by Banyan Group.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Banyan Group ("Banyan Tree Holdings Limited" or the "Group" – SGX: B58), an independent global hospitality company, proudly announces the inaugural Rainforest Festival, a week-long celebration marking the Grand Opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, the Group's 100th resort worldwide. Owned by Mandai Wildlife Group, the resort marks Banyan Group's debut in Singapore and is a key addition to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, the city-state's wildlife and nature destination.

Running from 27 November to 3 December 2025, the Rainforest Festival is the grand finale of 100 Journeys – a hundred days of global activations across Banyan Group's portfolio leading up to this landmark opening. All festival ticket proceeds will be donated and matched dollar-for-dollar by Banyan Group in support of the President's Challenge, which benefits 60 programmes across 52 local charities and social service organisations, with a further dollar-for-dollar match from the Government under the SG60 Matching Grants.

"The Rainforest Festival is our way of giving back as we mark our 100th milestone and a symbolic homecoming to Singapore. It also celebrates more than a decade of partnership and shared vision with Mandai Wildlife Group in bringing our flagship resort to life," said Eddy See, CEO, Banyan Group. "The festival embodies our belief that travel can be a force for good – connecting people with nature, culture, and community. We are proud to support the President's Challenge during SG60, honouring a nation that shares our commitment to a more caring and sustainable future."

A Celebration of Sustainable Design, Discovery, and Shared Purpose

The Rainforest Festival invites visitors to discover how sustainable design, biodiversity, and wellbeing come together as Banyan Group celebrates its journey to 100 resorts and hotels across 20 countries and 12 brands.

At the heart of the experience is the Discovery Trail – a self-guided exploration of the resort's architecture and living design, revealing how it harmonises with the rainforest through elevated structures, tree preservation, and circular resource systems. Along the way, guests can enjoy birdwatching, nature walks, and life-sized interactive installations that reimagine familiar childhood games, with opportunities to win exclusive resort stay experiences and gifts from Banyan Tree Essentials.

Anchoring the trail is The Wishing Tree, a living artwork that blossoms with every contribution. As visitors add words of hope and intention to its growing canopy of leaves, the installation becomes a collective expression of renewal, connection, and community. The Discovery Trail also features the Banyan Gallery Showcase – a curated collection of diversified crafts from around the world. Celebrating artisans Banyan Gallery has collaborated with across cultures and continents, each piece tells a story of heritage, technique, and a shared journey in bringing meaningful design to life, where craftsmanship, creativity, and cultural connection converge through art.

Festival go-ers can also unwind with complimentary refreshments and tastings that celebrate local craftsmanship, responsible sourcing, and circular creativity. Highlights include Gryphon Tea's signature blend created exclusively for the resort, Owa Coffee's wildlife-friendly brews from Java grown under forest canopies that protect silvery gibbons, a nostalgic ice cream bread sandwich from the classic Singaporean Ice Cream Cart, and chocolate bark crafted using upcycled botanicals from Tanglin Gin's Rainforest Gin Experience. Selected partners will also retail their signature products, with additional food and beverages available for purchase.

Experiential Weekend Market and Live Performances

Over the weekend, the resort's ballroom will transform into an experiential marketplace with Into the Rainforest by GREEN-HOUSE HangOut – a pocket-sized edition of Singapore's largest sustainable lifestyle event. Featuring a curation of ten homegrown brands presenting sustainable creations and hosting rainforest-inspired DIY experiences, the showcase invites visitors to immerse themselves in a sensory journey through the six senses of the rainforest – colour, touch, taste, smell, sight, and life.

Adding to the weekend buzz, the Festival Stage will come alive with performances celebrating Singapore's vibrant music and arts scene, embodying a shared spirit of creativity and community. Saturday's line-up features talented young musicians from Wolfgang Violin Studio, singer-songwriter Joie Tan, beloved music duo Jack & Rai, award-winning vocal band MICappella, and Heart Songs, an immersive vibrational medicine song circle led by wellbeing practitioner Gabrielle Mendoza, while Beans&Beats adds to the lively atmosphere on Sunday afternoon. 

Exclusive Wellbeing, Nature & Family Activities for Ticket Holders

Throughout the week, festival ticket holders can look forward to a series of exclusive add-on

wellbeing, nature and family activities to enrich their festival journey. Sessions are complimentary for ticket holders, with limited slots released progressively for advance booking over email over the coming weeks.

At the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa, guests can learn to handcraft body scrubs and sleep sachets infused with natural ingredients and aromatic essential oils. They can also join leading yoga and wellbeing practitioners for sessions designed for all ages and abilities, presented in collaboration with Manduka, with exclusive gifts for participants.

The highlight, 100 Sun Salutations, celebrates Banyan Group's 100-property milestone through a collective, rhythmic flow that honours energy, vitality, and renewal – a symbolic journey of endurance, unity, and gratitude. Other sessions include Restorative Yoga & Sound Healing and Yoga Therapy & Mobility with Gabrielle Mendoza, focusing on releasing tension and restoring balance; Yoga Duo with Roxanne Gan and Ashle Tan, a playful partner practice that deepens trust and connection; and Kids Yoga with Roxanne Gan, introducing children to movement and mindfulness.

Guests may also sign up for guided nature walks, stepping into the heart of the rainforest to discover the stories of native trees – how they protect the soil, nurture wildlife, and sustain the living lungs of the Earth. For younger guests aged 4 to 11, the Rangers' Club offers hands-on workshops such as Shrink Safari and Critter Chat & Doodle, introducing children to Singapore's native wildlife through play, art, and storytelling.

Step into the Wild at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Complementing the festival week programme is a curated line-up of paid experiences at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, including Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree. 20 per cent of these proceeds will also be donated by Mandai Wildlife Group and the resort to the President's Challenge.

At the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, festivalgoers can look forward to a host of immersive nature-inspired experiences, with details to be announced soon. These include special offers to the precinct's wildlife parks – Rainforest Wild Asia and Bird Paradise, with more to come. Paid experiences include guided park tours, the much-loved Backstage Pass tours with behind-the-scenes access to meet iconic animal residents such as the penguins, and ZooSchool, which offers children's programmes that blend outdoor adventure with engaging survival skill-building activities.

At the resort, paid experiences include Animal Diversity and World of Birds workshops led by local ecologist Ms Luan Keng, a Rooftop Golden Hour High Tea Escape, and a Rainforest Mixology Showcase by Vertigo Bar at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur. In an exclusive four-hands culinary collaboration, Chef Alex Siah from the resort will also join forces with Chef Tipaporn Phianthong (Tipa), Head Chef of Banyan Tree's award-winning Thai restaurant concept Saffron, to present a gastronomic Thai and Peranakan Culinary Journey Buffet experience. All in-house guests and those who have booked paid experiences will also receive free admission tickets to the festival.

A Festival That Gives Back

The Rainforest Festival runs from 27 November to 3 December 2025 (10am to 6pm daily) at Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree. General Admission tickets are S$10 on weekdays and S$15 on weekends; with free entry for children under four with an accompanying adult.

All festival ticket holders will also enjoy exclusive discounts at retail outlets across the precinct and on à la carte treatments at the Banyan Tree Spa.

For more information about the Rainforest Festival programme, updates and ticketing information, visit banyantree.com/rainforest-festival

For high-resolution images, please download here.

For event overview and programme highlights, refer to 
Rainforest Festival Fact Sheet in Annex.

ABOUT THE RAINFOREST FESTIVAL:

From 27 November to 3 December 2025, celebrate the Grand Opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree and Banyan Group's 100th resort milestone and homecoming at the inaugural Rainforest Festival. All festival ticket proceeds will be donated to the President's Challenge and matched dollar-for-dollar by Banyan Group.

Explore discovery trails with life-sized interactives, artisanal craft showcases, and refreshing treats in nature, alongside a daily line-up of wellbeing sessions, nature walks, creative workshops, family activities, and yoga and movement classes for all ages. Over the weekend, the GREEN-HOUSE HangOut – a pocket-sized edition of Singapore's largest sustainable lifestyle event – brings together ten homegrown sustainable brands and live performances on Saturday by Wolfgang Violin Studio, Joie Tan, Jack & Rai, MICappella, and Heart Songs by Gabrielle Mendoza, while Beans & Beats takes over the festival stage on Sunday.

Owned by Mandai Wildlife Group, Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree is Banyan Group's 100th resort and homecoming debut in Singapore, and a key addition to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, the city-state's wildlife and nature destination. Nestled within Mandai Wildlife Reserve, the resort is the first-ever located in a world-class nature and wildlife destination within a capital city – where travellers can immerse themselves in the wonders of biodiversity right on their doorstep.

ABOUT BANYAN GROUP

Banyan Group ("Banyan Tree Holdings Limited" or the "Group" - SGX: B58) is an independent, global hospitality company with purpose. The Group prides itself on its pioneering spirit, design-led experiences and commitment to responsible stewardship. Its extensive portfolio spans over 90 hotels and resorts, more than 140 spas and galleries, and 20 plus branded residences in over 20 countries. Comprising 12 global brands, including the flagship brand Banyan Tree, each distinct yet united under the experiential membership programme withBanyan. The founding ethos of "Embracing the Environment, Empowering People" is embodied through the Banyan Global Foundation and Banyan Academy. Banyan Group is committed to remaining the leading advocate of sustainable travel, with a focus on regenerative tourism and innovative programmes that elevate the guest experience.

ANNEX: RAINFOREST FESTIVAL FACT SHEET

EVENT OVERVIEW

• Dates: Thursday, 27 November to Wednesday, 3 December 2025
• Hours: 10am to 6pm daily
• Venue: Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, 60 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729979
• Tickets: S$10 weekdays, S$15 weekends. Admission is free for children under four with an accompanying adult, in-house guests and participants of paid resort experiences.
• Beneficiary: President's Challenge. Proceeds from festival admission tickets will be donated and matched 1:1 by Banyan Group and the Government under the SG60 Matching Grants.
• Festival Website: banyantree.com/rainforest-festival

DAILY HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the resort and discover how sustainable design, biodiversity, and wellbeing come together through discovery and nature trails, artisanal showcases, and life-sized interactive installations inspired by childhood games.
• Enjoy complimentary refreshments and tastings celebrating local craftsmanship, responsible sourcing, and circular creativity.
• Access complimentary add-on wellbeing, nature and family activities, to be released for advance booking progressively on a first-come, first-served basis via email.

WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS

• Experience GREEN-HOUSE HangOut, a pocket-sized edition of Singapore's largest sustainable lifestyle event, featuring ten homegrown brands offering eco-conscious creations and rainforest-inspired DIY workshops.
• Catch exclusive performances featuring sets from Singapore's most beloved voices and rising stars at the Festival Stage:
• Saturday, 29 November 2025: Wolfgang Violin Studio (11am), Joie Tan (1pm), Jack & Rai (2.30pm), Heart Songs by Gabrielle Mendoza (4.15pm), and MICappella (5.30pm)
• Sunday, 30 November 2025: Beans&Beats (12pm – 4pm)

ADMISSION TICKETS

• General Admission Ticket – Weekday (S$10/pax) includes access to the festival and same-day complimentary add-on activities on a first-come, first-served basis. Activity sessions will be released progressively to ticket holders via email.
• General Admission Ticket – Weekend (S$15/pax) includes access to the festival, GREEN-HOUSE HangOut, Festival Stage entertainment, and same-day complimentary add-on activities on a first-come, first-served basis. Activity sessions will be released progressively to ticket holders via email.
• Guests participating in paid ecology or culinary experiences at Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree during the festival week will receive free admission tickets to the festival.
• Admission to the festival is free for children under four with an accompanying adult, in-house guests and participants of paid resort experiences.

 

 

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Banyan Group Celebrates Grand Opening of 100th Resort and Singapore Homecoming with Inaugural Rainforest Festival in Support of President's Challenge

HONG KONG, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Futu Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: FUTU) ("Futu"), a leading securities trading and wealth management fintech platform, today announced that its Futubull and overseas independent brand Moomoo platforms will launch support for Nasdaq's newly introduced Monday and Wednesday options on day one, making Futu one of the first brokers to offer this innovation. This move once again positions Futu at the forefront of the industry in providing top-tier derivatives tools, further meeting the growing global investor demand for flexible options ^[1] trading and precise risk management.

This launch follows recent SEC approval for Nasdaq to expand options expirations for a premier group of nine high-profile securities ^[2]—including the so called "Magnificent Seven" stocks, Broadcom (AVGO), and the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT)—will no longer be limited to traditional Friday expirations. Trading frequency will increase from once a week to three times per week, significantly enhancing flexibility for short-term options trading, hedging efficiency, and the ability to capture market volatility.

 As a global strategic partner of Nasdaq, Futu celebrated the introduction of these groundbreaking products by livestreaming an exclusive discussion for its global community, featuring Neil McDonald, CEO of Moomoo U.S and Tanya Patwa, Head of U.S. Options Sales, Nasdaq. The conversation provided cutting-edge insights into these newly available options and the evolving options trading landscape.

High-Net-Worth Investors Actively Manage Risk Using Advanced Options Tools

In the heightened market volatility environment of 2026, options played a crucial role in risk management. According to the "2026 Hong Kong Retail Investor Report" recently released by Futu Securities, options trading volume on the platform grew nearly 50% year-on-year. 67% of surveyed HNW investors ^[3] used options to manage costs or amplify gains, or conduct effective hedging, demonstrating that investors are proactively employing options to manage risk and seize opportunities amid volatility. At the same time, overall U.S. stock options trading volume on the Futu platform surged 86% year-on-year in 2025, reflecting an explosive global demand for U.S. stock options.

Extended Options Expiration Dates Unlock New Investment Strategies; Futu Tools Help Simplify Options Trading

Futu offers up to 13 built-in options strategies, from basic to advanced, allowing for both simplicity and customization, allowing flexible customization of strategy portfolios. The new expirations unlock more strategic possibilities for traders of all levels.

• For fundamental traders, they can now align options strategies more precisely with key market events like earnings reports or economic data releases. .
• For income-focused strategies like Covered Calls or Cash-Secured Puts, traders can potentially amplify premium collection by increasing trade frequency from once (with Friday options) to three times a week.
• And for sophisticated 0DTE (0 Days to expiration) options traders, these expirations enable them to strategically position themselves to either benefit from, or protect against, the amplified gamma-driven price accelerations these very contracts can create.

To help traders navigate this dynamic environment confidently, Futubull provides an industry-leading suite of intuitive, real-time tools:

• The Options Chain: Presents all available contracts for a stock or an ETF, sorted by expiration date and strike price. It displays key real-time data—including premiums, volume, Greeks, and IV—for calls and puts, enabling quick opportunity and risk assessment.
• The Options Price Calculator: Allows investors to model how an option's theoretical price may change based on the three key factors: time to expiry, underlying stock price, and IV. This helps in evaluating the reasonableness of a current price and planning entry/exit timing.

Jeff Shi, Regional Director at Futu Securities stated: "On October 10 last year, when U.S. stocks experienced a sharp decline, the Futubull platform recorded its all-time highest options trading volume in the Hong Kong market. This shows that, rather than retreating in the face of market fluctuations, investors are actively using options to manage risk proactively. With Nasdaq now offering more flexible U.S. stock options trading choices, savvy investors can better utilize options for volatility management, lock in entry costs, and enhance profit potential, thereby balancing risk and return in volatile conditions."

Remarks

[1] Options contracts are derivative products. Trading in options is not suitable for many members of the public. You should carefully consider whether trading is appropriate for you in light of your experience, objectives, financial resources and other relevant circumstances. The risk of loss in trading options is substantial. In some circumstances, you may sustain losses in excess of your initial margin funds. Placing contingent orders, such as "stop-loss" or "stop-limit" orders, will not necessarily avoid loss. Market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders. You may be called upon at short notice to deposit additional margin funds. If the required funds are not provided within the prescribed time, your position may be liquidated. You will remain liable for any resulting deficit in your account. You should therefore study and understand options before you trade and carefully consider whether such trading is suitable in light of your own financial position and investment objectives. If you trade options, you should inform yourself of exercise and expiration procedures and your rights and obligations upon exercise or expiry.

[2] The nine Qualified Securities include: NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL/GOOG), Meta Platforms (META), Amazon (AMZN), Broadcom (AVGO), and iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).

[3] High-net-worth investors defined as surveyed investors with annual income above HK$5 million in this report.