DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia Bankers Club has appointed Ian Banerjee as Managing Director, coinciding with the opening of its Dubai Global Office, as the group speeds up its expansion and further embeds its presence in the Middle East.
The Dubai Global Office will be a key connectivity hub between the west and the east with a particular emphasis on facilitating investment, entrepreneurship, and business setup and market entry across the region.
Ian has global leadership experience in entrepreneurship, alternative assets, and the cruise and maritime real estate industry. Most recently, he was affiliated with Crescent Seas – A Miami based company as Sales Director for Strategic Partnerships, where he was involved in a groundbreaking global residential real estate project at sea, marrying luxury lifestyle, mobility, and long-term asset ownership. His Miami-to-Dubai move is consistent with a globally mobile business and investment strategy.
"Asia Bankers Club welcomes Ian's appointment as a major step in its global expansion plans," said Kingston Lai, Founder & CEO of Asia Bankers Club. "Ian's global outlook, entrepreneurial spirit, and experience makes him an outstanding candidate to build our Dubai Global Office and facilitate global connectivity to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and India."
Since its inception in 2012, Asia Bankers Club has evolved into a worldwide network of over 100,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators in finance, technology, real assets, and new sectors. The group was established by Kingston Lai, former Executive Director at Morgan Stanley, and is invested by Black Spade Capital, the family office of Lawrence Ho, Chairman and CEO of Melco Resorts & Entertainment.
The Dubai office will concentrate on Middle East business setup and market entry solutions for companies, entrepreneurs, institutional investors, wealth funds, family offices, and private capital groups. This will include end-to-end services such as regional strategy, licensing, local partnerships, capital introductions, and residency options such as Golden Visas.
Speaking about the new Dubai office, Ian said, "Dubai is no longer a regional hub but a global command center for capital and entrepreneurship. The launch of the Global Office in Dubai will enable us to connect Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and India, allowing Western capital and businesses to tap into Eastern growth sectors with ease, stability, and scalability."
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Asia Bankers Club Appoints Ian Banerjee as Managing Director, Launches Global Office in Dubai
SHANGHAI, April 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From April 2 to 31, the Assembly Character Toys brand Blokees made its debut at the 2026 Thailand Toy Expo. Blokees unveiled its two major categories — Blokees Model Kits and Blokees Wheels, highlighting a diverse product matrix of more than 300 products across 17 globally recognized IPs, including Ultraman, Transformers, DC, Evangelion, Naruto, Minions, Jurassic World, Hatsune Miku, and Hero Infinity. Four new model kits also made their global debut, emerging as key highlights of the event.
Mario Maurer attended the opening ceremony of Blokees Thailand Toy Expo as a special guest and engaged in interactive exchanges with consumers.
In the Blokees Model Kits category, Blokees exhibited its Champion, Legend, and Fantastic Series, featuring popular IPs such as Transformers, DC, Mega Man, Saint Seiya, Evangelion, and Naruto. More than 50 products were presented to consumers. Among them, four newly launched items—including Blokees Saint Seiya-Champion Class-12-Phoenix Ikki, Blokees Saint Seiya-Champion Class-14-Andromeda Shun, Blokees DC-Champion Class 05-Batman (HUSH), and Blokees DC-Champion Class 06-Catwoman (Hush)—drew strong interest from fans.
Blokees also highlighted its HERO5 and HERO10 series, featuring well-known IPs including Transformers, Saint Seiya, and Naruto, catering to consumers of hero-themed collectible models.
The DaaLaMode series introduced a range of products inspired by popular IPs such as Hatsune Miku, appealing to female consumers. Meanwhile, the TERRAVENTURE series presented nature and creature-themed model kits based on Jurassic World, further expanding Blokees' offerings across different consumer segments.
In the Blokees Wheels category, which integrates construction, play, and customization, products are organized into the C, E, and S series. The lineup includes IP-based offerings from Transformers, Ultraman, and Batman, with upcoming collaborations featuring Fast & Furious and Ford.
In addition, Blokees highlighted its global consumer ecosystem, BFC (Blokees Family Creator). Selected works from 2025 The 3rd BFC Creation Contest Stellar Season were exhibited in Thailand for the first time, reflecting strong user creativity and engagement. 2026 The 4th BFC Creation Contest Season of Awakening has officially launched, further encouraging global participation.
Under its "Universally appealing, Stepwise pricing, Globally promoting" strategy, Blokees continues to expand across Southeast Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin America. Thailand is rapidly becoming a strategic hub in its regional expansion, as the company strengthens both product innovation and community-driven growth worldwide.
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Blokees made its debut at 2026 Thailand Toy Expo, exhibiting multiple products
