ARC Group Announces Sponsors and Charitable Initiative for Capital Markets & M&A Forum 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ARC Group will host the Capital Markets & M&A Forum 2026: Malaysia Edition in Kuala Lumpur, continuing its role in delivering one of Southeast Asia's most established platforms for capital markets dialogue and cross-border collaboration. The forum will take place on May 7, 2026, at EQ, Equatorial Plaza, Kuala Lumpur, bringing together senior executives, investors, advisors, and industry leaders from across regional and global markets.

Building on the success of prior editions, now in its fourth year, the 2026 forum will further strengthen engagement across the financial ecosystem while reinforcing ARC Group's commitment to responsible global engagement and long-term industry collaboration. Speakers will include Hiren Krishnani, Senior Director at Nasdaq, who leads capital markets activities across the ASEAN region and will share insights on navigating global capital markets and positioning companies for successful listings.

Register for the event here. 

Sponsors of the Capital Markets & M&A Forum 2026

The Capital Markets & M&A Forum 2026: Malaysia Edition is supported by a distinguished group of sponsors representing leading institutions across capital markets, legal advisory, accounting, and professional services.

ARC Group extends its sincere appreciation to the following sponsors for their continued support and collaboration in advancing cross-border dialogue and strengthening connections across Southeast Asia's financial ecosystem.

Sponsors Include:

• ARC Group Securities
• MarcumAsia
• Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel  （SRFC）
• Hunter Taubman Fischer & Li LLC (HTFL)
• SFAI Malaysia PLT
• UHY
• NS Cell Company Limited
• Rimôn Law
• King Kee Appraisal and Advisory
• Ogier
• KL Wellness City
• Ascentium 皋翊 (FKA Harneys)
• Edgar Agents
• Appleby
• Efficiency
• Federal Filings
• Lucosky Brookman LLP

Their participation reflects a shared commitment to supporting capital formation, facilitating cross-border transactions, and fostering collaboration across regional and global markets.

Supporting Feed My Starving Children

As part of this year's Capital Markets & M&A Forum Kuala Lumpur, ARC Group is proud to support Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing nutritious meals to children and families facing hunger around the world.

Through partnerships with local organizations in more than 70 countries, FMSC distributes life-saving meals to communities most in need, helping address one of the world's most pressing humanitarian challenges.

Attendees, partners, and members of the broader network are invited to support this initiative through voluntary contributions made via the fundraising page linked below.

For perspective, a contribution of just $106 can provide a child with one nutritious meal every day for an entire year, helping deliver sustained nutritional support to communities facing food insecurity.

Support the initiative here.

About the Event

The forum will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions led by senior industry professionals, focusing on key trends shaping capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and international expansion strategies. Confirmed speakers include Drew Bernstein, Co-CEO of MarcumAsia; Paul Chong, Partner at ARC Group; and Ian Hanna, CEO of ARC Securities.

Additional sessions will explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, capital strategy, and international expansion, highlighting Southeast Asia's growing role as a hub for cross-border investment.

With participation expected to exceed previous years, the 2026 Kuala Lumpur edition aims to be the largest forum to date, reinforcing ARC Group's commitment to supporting Malaysia's financial ecosystem and connecting regional companies with global capital opportunities.

Register for the event here. 

About ARC Group 

ARC Group is a global investment bank and management consultancy supporting companies through cross-border financial advisory, M&A, IPOs, SPAC transactions, financing, and consulting services. Headquartered in Hong Kong with offices in Mainland China, the United States, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, ARC Group delivers integrated solutions across multiple jurisdictions. 

For Media Inquiries, Please Contact: 

ARC Group
June Xie
june.xie@arc-group.com 

 

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ARC Group Announces Sponsors and Charitable Initiative for Capital Markets & M&A Forum 2026

ARC Group Announces Sponsors and Charitable Initiative for Capital Markets & M&A Forum 2026

XI'AN, China, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from chinadailyhk.com

Mayors and government officials representing seven countries shared insights on digitalization and efficiency in modern city governance at the recently concluded 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Xi'an, Shaanxi province.

The participants from Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Oman, Iraq, Tunisia and New Zealand learned about Xi'an's experience through an on-site visit during the three-day event that ended on Wednesday.

At the 12345 citizen service hotline center, participants learned about the round-the-clock model for receiving consultations, complaints, reports, assistance requests and suggestions from the public, and providing rapid responses through coordination among multiple government departments.

In 2025, the hotline received about 5.8 million requests, with a case completion rate of 99.8 percent and a public satisfaction rate of 97.5 percent, according to local authorities.

Elmoula Abdelbaki, director of municipal affairs of Tozeur Governorate in Tunisia, said the hotline features rapid response, quality service and high efficiency.

"It fully embodies the people-centered governance philosophy and serves as a successful model for urban public services and grassroots governance," he said, adding that he hopes to introduce the model in Tunisia to improve civil services and enhance cooperation with China in grassroots governance.

At the Xi'an traffic command hall, real-time road network data, traffic signal status, congestion points and police patrol trajectories were displayed on a giant screen, showcasing the city's smart governance system.

Elsawy Abdelrahem, professor of philosophy at Benha University in Egypt and a coordinator for Egyptian-Chinese relations, said Xi'an has a sophisticated and widely applied smart mobility system with "remarkable achievements in traffic congestion relief, emergency rescue and public convenience services".

Given the urgent demand for urban traffic development in Arab countries, he said there is a strong expectation for deeper cooperation with China in smart transportation.

Combining their own urban practices, participants exchanged ideas on digital-enabled governance, technology-driven improvements in livelihoods and precise, efficient public services.

Goran Rasheed Muhamad, director of the foreign affairs office of the provincial government of Sulaymaniyah in Iraq, said Sulaymaniyah is leveraging digital technologies to monitor road conditions and advance transportation development.

In addition, it has streamlined urban transactions through various e-wallet services, enabling residents to access government services and pay official bills online, he said.

However, with the number of motor vehicles rising in recent years and placing increasing pressure on traffic management, the province urgently needs to draw on advanced experience from other regions.

"We aim to apply high and new technologies to empower urban construction and achieve more efficient urban governance. This will help enhance citizens' sense of happiness and satisfaction, for example, by alleviating road congestion. We also look forward to strengthening exchanges with China," he said.

Xiao Qi, vice-mayor of Xi'an, said the city has built a smart governance model featuring "full-domain perception, intelligent early warning and efficient data application".

"A technology-driven urban transformation is advancing across every corner of Xi'an. For example, intelligent devices on patrol vehicles enable AI visual recognition to detect road surface defects at the millimeter level. Digital sensors installed on urban bridges monitor structural health around the clock. Streetlights automatically adjust brightness according to traffic flow at night, providing illumination while saving energy," she said, adding that it is helping bring a more efficient, precise and intelligent urban life within reach.

Shady Yehia Elmashad, deputy governor of Beheira in Egypt, said digitalization is more than automation, it is a tool to increase resource efficiency and reduce waste.

Digital transformation, he said, is not a technological luxury but the fastest path to achieving sustainable development.

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Xi'an showcases smart city governance model