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SINGAPORE, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Marbury, a Hong Kong-based corporate advisory and fund administration services provider.
This strategic move strengthens Ascentium's position as Asia Pacific's most comprehensive provider of fund and corporate services, marking a significant milestone in expanding its capabilities across key regional jurisdictions.
Marbury brings expertise in private equity fund administration, a strong market reputation for technical excellence, and a highly experienced team operating across Hong Kong SAR, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, and Singapore. These locations closely align with Ascentium's existing footprint and support its commitment to delivering seamless, cross-border solutions.
As part of the integration, Marbury's fund services operations will migrate to FIS, the gold-standard platform for onboarding, fund administration, and compliance. This investment reflects Ascentium's focus on combining trusted know-how with purpose-led technology to enhance client experience.
Lennard Yong, Founding Management and Group CEO of Ascentium, commented: "We're delighted to welcome Marbury into the Ascentium family. Their deep market knowledge, service-first culture, and strong reputation make them a natural fit. This acquisition elevates our fund administration offering and reinforces our commitment to helping clients grow across jurisdictions."
Chris Dutka, Managing Director of Marbury stated: "Joining Ascentium presents an exciting opportunity for Marbury. Our expert team remains the same and our client relationships remain unchanged, but we now benefit from a stronger global platform, greater technology and broader service capabilities. We look forward to delivering even more value to our clients in the years ahead."
Duncan Smith, Chairman and Founder of Marbury added: "I'm excited to see Marbury take this next step as part of Ascentium. Having met Lennard and the leadership team, I'm confident this move will be transformative for our clients and the industry. Together, we are building a stronger platform that unites specialist knowledge and technology to deliver exceptional fund solutions worldwide."
Marbury's acquisition bolsters Ascentium's capability across corporate, finance and accounting, fund administration, human resources, and fiduciary and trust services, empowering the platform to deliver an exceptional client experience.
The addition of Marbury underscores Ascentium's ongoing strategy to bring together high-quality firms, specialist talent, and best-in-class technology to better serve clients. This venture builds on recent landmark acquisitions, including Harneys Fiduciary, InCorp Global, Links International and Virtuzone. With a presence in 45 cities across 23 markets and a team of more than 2,500 professionals, Ascentium now supports over 60,000 client entities worldwide.
About Ascentium
Ascentium is a leading global business services platform dedicated to helping businesses and individuals scale greater heights. Headquartered in Singapore, we drive extraordinary growth through expert people, purpose-led technology, and an unwavering commitment to service excellence.
With over 2,500 professionals across 45 cities in 23 markets globally, we deliver integrated solutions in corporate services, finance and accounting, fund administration, human resources, and fiduciary and trust services. Serving more than 60,000 client entities across diverse industries, Ascentium combines specialised expertise with innovative, technology-enabled solutions to help clients navigate complexity and unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth.
For more information, visit: ascentium.com
About Marbury
Established in 2012, Marbury delivers bespoke solutions to fund, corporate, and family‑office clients worldwide. We specialize in private equity fund administration and cross‑jurisdictional regulatory services, supported by advisory and structuring expertise, company formation and secretarial support, SPV accounting, and corporate governance. With a network spanning Hong Kong SAR, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, London, Singapore, and other offshore jurisdictions, Marbury empowers clients to navigate complex international landscapes with confidence, efficiency and distinction.
For more information, visit: www.marburys.com
SINGAPORE, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Marbury, a Hong Kong-based corporate advisory and fund administration services provider.
This strategic move strengthens Ascentium's position as Asia Pacific's most comprehensive provider of fund and corporate services, marking a significant milestone in expanding its capabilities across key regional jurisdictions.
Marbury brings expertise in private equity fund administration, a strong market reputation for technical excellence, and a highly experienced team operating across Hong Kong SAR, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, and Singapore. These locations closely align with Ascentium's existing footprint and support its commitment to delivering seamless, cross-border solutions.
As part of the integration, Marbury's fund services operations will migrate to FIS, the gold-standard platform for onboarding, fund administration, and compliance. This investment reflects Ascentium's focus on combining trusted know-how with purpose-led technology to enhance client experience.
Lennard Yong, Founding Management and Group CEO of Ascentium, commented: "We're delighted to welcome Marbury into the Ascentium family. Their deep market knowledge, service-first culture, and strong reputation make them a natural fit. This acquisition elevates our fund administration offering and reinforces our commitment to helping clients grow across jurisdictions."
Chris Dutka, Managing Director of Marbury stated: "Joining Ascentium presents an exciting opportunity for Marbury. Our expert team remains the same and our client relationships remain unchanged, but we now benefit from a stronger global platform, greater technology and broader service capabilities. We look forward to delivering even more value to our clients in the years ahead."
Duncan Smith, Chairman and Founder of Marbury added: "I'm excited to see Marbury take this next step as part of Ascentium. Having met Lennard and the leadership team, I'm confident this move will be transformative for our clients and the industry. Together, we are building a stronger platform that unites specialist knowledge and technology to deliver exceptional fund solutions worldwide."
Marbury's acquisition bolsters Ascentium's capability across corporate, finance and accounting, fund administration, human resources, and fiduciary and trust services, empowering the platform to deliver an exceptional client experience.
The addition of Marbury underscores Ascentium's ongoing strategy to bring together high-quality firms, specialist talent, and best-in-class technology to better serve clients. This venture builds on recent landmark acquisitions, including Harneys Fiduciary, InCorp Global, Links International and Virtuzone. With a presence in 45 cities across 23 markets and a team of more than 2,500 professionals, Ascentium now supports over 60,000 client entities worldwide.
About Ascentium
Ascentium is a leading global business services platform dedicated to helping businesses and individuals scale greater heights. Headquartered in Singapore, we drive extraordinary growth through expert people, purpose-led technology, and an unwavering commitment to service excellence.
With over 2,500 professionals across 45 cities in 23 markets globally, we deliver integrated solutions in corporate services, finance and accounting, fund administration, human resources, and fiduciary and trust services. Serving more than 60,000 client entities across diverse industries, Ascentium combines specialised expertise with innovative, technology-enabled solutions to help clients navigate complexity and unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth.
For more information, visit: ascentium.com
About Marbury
Established in 2012, Marbury delivers bespoke solutions to fund, corporate, and family‑office clients worldwide. We specialize in private equity fund administration and cross‑jurisdictional regulatory services, supported by advisory and structuring expertise, company formation and secretarial support, SPV accounting, and corporate governance. With a network spanning Hong Kong SAR, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, London, Singapore, and other offshore jurisdictions, Marbury empowers clients to navigate complex international landscapes with confidence, efficiency and distinction.
For more information, visit: www.marburys.com
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Ascentium Acquires Marbury, Expanding Fund Administration Capabilities
SINGAPORE, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Star Living has unveiled a new all-in-one home planning concept aimed at helping Singapore homeowners manage renovation, furnishing, and home appliance selection through a more coordinated and efficient process.
As renovation projects become increasingly complex, many homeowners are looking for ways to reduce the challenges of managing multiple contractors, suppliers, and retailers separately. Star Living's latest initiative brings together renovation-related services, furnishings, electrical appliances, and sanitary solutions under a single customer experience designed to simplify project coordination.
Addressing Growing Demand for More Coordinated Home Planning
Today's homeowners are placing greater emphasis on practicality, time efficiency, and cohesive planning when designing their homes.
To support these evolving expectations, Star Living now offers a broader range of services including:
- Carpentry and customised built-ins
- Masonry and flooring works
- Air-conditioning installation
- Bathroom fittings and sanitary installation
- Interior consultation
- Furniture and mattress collections
- Home appliances and household essentials
Through this consolidated approach, customers can manage multiple aspects of their renovation and furnishing requirements through a single touchpoint, helping to reduce administrative complexity and improve planning efficiency.
"We want to make the renovation and furnishing process more manageable for homeowners. By bringing these services together, customers can enjoy a more seamless experience when planning their homes," said Koh Hong Jie, Group Retail Manager at Star Living.
Expanding Interior Solutions with OPU Door
As part of its broader product expansion, Star Living has also introduced OPU Door, a distributed door system brand offering contemporary door solutions designed for space-conscious residential interiors.
Launched in 2025, the collection includes:
- Slim-frame aluminium core doors
- Concealed doors for minimalist interiors
- Synchronised sliding door systems
- Phantom doors designed for tighter layouts and space optimisation
The range caters to homeowners seeking cleaner visual aesthetics while maximising functionality within compact urban homes.
Adapting to Lifestyle and Material Preferences
The company has also expanded its offerings in response to changing consumer preferences surrounding sustainability, wellness-focused materials, and pet-friendly home environments.
Its current product selections include:
- Low-formaldehyde materials
- Sustainably sourced furniture
- Scratch-resistant and stain-resistant upholstery fabrics suitable for pet owners
As part of its material standards, Star Living uses E1-grade or higher MDF and CARB P2-certified boards. The company has also been awarded the SFIC Sustainability Furniture Mark in recognition of its environmental and health-conscious practices.
Creating a More Connected Retail Experience
Star Living's showroom at Serangoon North reflects the company's lifestyle-oriented retail approach by presenting furnishings, renovation elements, sanitary fittings, and appliances within coordinated home settings.
The showroom is designed to help customers better visualise how different components can come together within a residential environment before making purchasing decisions.
In addition, Star Living works with established air-conditioning brands including Daikin, Midea, Panasonic, and Mitsubishi Electric to support a broader range of household needs.
Positioned for Evolving Consumer Needs
Established in 1981, Star Living continues to evolve alongside shifting homeowner expectations by focusing on practical home planning, coordinated services, and adaptable interior solutions.
By combining renovation-related services with furnishings, sanitary solutions, and appliances, the company aims to provide a more efficient and accessible approach for customers planning their homes.
About Star Living
Star Living is a Singapore-based home and lifestyle brand operated by Star Furniture Pte Ltd. Established in 1981, the brand offers a comprehensive range of furniture, home furnishings, renovation-related services, sanitary solutions, and household products, serving residential customers across Singapore.
Website: https://www.starliving.com.sg/
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Star Living Introduces Integrated 'One-Stop Home & Living' Concept to Simplify Renovation and Furnishing for Singapore Homeowners
