ARTE CAPITAL GROUP
Curating Your Stakes | Your Partner in Asia
ARTE Capital is licensed in Hong Kong (SFC Type 4 & 9) and authorized by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM FSRA Category 3C) — the first Chinese private asset manager to hold both.
About ARTE
Connecting GCC Capital with Greater China Investment Opportunities
ARTE Capital holds Type 4 (advising on securities) and Type 9 (asset management) licences from the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong, and has been granted a Category 3C financial services permission by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM FSRA), becoming the first Chinese private asset management institution to obtain such authorisation and further strengthening its cross-border investment capability in connecting the Chinese and Middle Eastern capital markets.
ARTE Capital Group is a multi-strategy financial institution focused on investment banking, asset management and structured financing. Under the leadership of Founder and Chairman Mr. Ethan Chan, the Group has established solid strategic partnerships with state-owned enterprises, asset management institutions, life insurers, Hong Kong-listed companies and family offices.
In November 2023, ARTE Capital was selected by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) as a strategic partner, established its regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi, and jointly launched a USD 1 billion fund to support Chinese enterprises in expanding into Middle Eastern markets, deepening capital and industrial cooperation between the Middle East and China.
Mandated by a leading Middle East sovereign wealth fund to manage a public equity portfolio
Formally launched the special situations investment strategy, further expanding the special situations investment business
Established the GCC regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi while entering the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area market
Selected by ADIO as a strategic partner and granted an ADGM FSRA Category 3C financial services permission, a first for a Chinese private enterprise
Signed strategic cooperation memoranda with Minsheng Capital and SPDB International, and held high-level exchanges with the Zhejiang Provincial Government to deepen strategic cooperation
Established offices in Shenzhen and Hangzhou, building dedicated teams to deepen cross-regional business coverage
Hong Kong · Abu Dhabi · Shenzhen · Hangzhou
Investment Strategies
Diversified Strategies, Creating Long-Term Value
Greater China Public Equity Strategy
Focused on the Hong Kong and Mainland China equity markets, combining fundamental research with event-driven and corporate restructuring opportunities. Our investment track record dates back to 2016, when a leading Middle East sovereign wealth fund mandated us to manage a public equity portfolio.
- Markets: Hong Kong and Mainland China equities
- Core approach: value investing, event-driven and restructuring opportunities
- Launched: December 2016
Greater China Structured Credit & Special Situations Strategy
Focused on private credit, distressed asset investments and restructuring opportunities. By acquiring value-potential distressed assets at a deep discount, and combining sound credit structuring, long-term asset management and restructuring strategies, we deliver stable cash flows and capital appreciation.
- Focus: private credit, distressed assets and special situations
- Core approach: deep-discount acquisition, structured financing, long-term holding and asset restructuring
China Technology Private Equity Strategy
Focused on private equity opportunities across China's technology sector, with emphasis on high-growth areas such as artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and digital infrastructure. Leveraging local industry networks through our Shenzhen and Hangzhou offices, we source quality investments and support company growth with capital and strategic resources.
- Focus: growth-stage and pre-IPO technology companies
- Core approach: deal sourcing, strategic investment and value creation
- Edge: local teams and industry networks in Shenzhen and Hangzhou
China–Arab Cross-Border Investment Strategy
Connecting GCC capital with China's industrial and technology investment opportunities. Backed by our Abu Dhabi regional headquarters, sovereign wealth fund and institutional investor networks, and the USD 1 billion fund jointly established with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), we drive China–Arab cross-border investment and industrial cooperation.
- Focus: cross-border investment opportunities between China and the Middle East
- Core approach: co-investment, cross-border deal structuring and execution
- Edge: local Abu Dhabi network and the USD 1 billion fund co-established with ADIO
Regulated Platform
Our Presence
Grounded in Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi, two leading international financial centres, ARTE Capital operates licensed platforms in both jurisdictions and maintains offices in Shenzhen and Hangzhou, deepening its coverage across the Greater Bay Area and the Yangtze River Delta while connecting Chinese and Middle Eastern capital markets.
Hong Kong SAR
Group Headquarters
ARTE Capital Group is headquartered in Hong Kong, holding Type 4 (advising on securities) and Type 9 (asset management) licences for regulated activities from the Securities and Futures Commission, connecting Mainland China with international capital markets.
Regulator: Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC)
United Arab Emirates
GCC Regional Headquarters
ARTE Capital has established its GCC regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi, holding a Category 3C financial services permission from ADGM, connecting sovereign wealth funds, government entities and strategic partners across the Middle East, and driving cross-border investment and capital cooperation.
Regulator: Financial Services Regulatory Authority of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM FSRA)
Shenzhen, China
Greater Bay Area Office
ARTE Capital maintains an office in Shenzhen, working deeply in the Greater Bay Area's technology innovation and wealth management markets, sourcing quality investment projects, and connecting enterprises and family offices with Middle Eastern capital to advance cross-border investment and industrial cooperation.
Licensing plan: applying for the relevant financial business licences to further expand in the Greater Bay Area.
Hangzhou, China
Yangtze River Delta Office
ARTE Capital maintains an office in Hangzhou with a dedicated local team, embedded in the Yangtze River Delta's industrial ecosystem, sourcing quality investment projects, deepening cooperation with the Zhejiang Provincial Government and local enterprises, supporting Zhejiang companies' international expansion, and promoting cross-border investment between Middle Eastern capital and Yangtze River Delta industries.
Licensing plan: applying for the relevant financial business licences to further expand in the Yangtze River Delta.
Founder
Ethan Chan
Founder & Chairman
Mr. Ethan Chan is the Founder and Chairman of ARTE Capital Group. He has more than 25 years of investment experience across Greater China and international capital markets, with deep expertise in asset management, equity investing, structured financing and cross-border capital transactions.
Mr. Chan previously served as Head of Global Portfolio at New World Development, and as a Director at Merrill Lynch and BOCOM International Securities, accumulating extensive experience in institutional investment, asset allocation and capital markets.
Under his leadership, ARTE Capital has grown into a multi-strategy investment platform connecting Hong Kong, Mainland China and the Middle East. He actively expands strategic cooperation with sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions and corporates, driving cross-border investment and long-term value creation.
Mr. Chan holds a Master of Economics from The University of Hong Kong.
Leadership
Executive Management Team
Over 20 seasoned investment and finance professionals with deep institutional backgrounds and cross-border experience.
Ken Lau, CFA
Head of Credit Investment, Partner
Mr. Ken Lau is a Partner and Head of Credit Investment at ARTE Capital. He has worked alongside the Group Chairman for more than 10 years and has extensive experience in private credit, structured financing and special situations investments.
Mr. Lau has led and participated in numerous large private credit transactions with a cumulative deal value of over USD 1.7 billion, with deep expertise in credit analysis, deal structuring, risk management and investment execution.
Mr. Lau is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and holds an Integrated BBA from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Jason Lau
Deputy CEO
Mr. Jason Lau is a Partner and Deputy CEO of ARTE Capital, with more than 20 years of experience in equity investment, venture capital, private equity and corporate management, spanning traditional finance, frontier technology and venture investing.
Mr. Lau previously worked at Goldman Sachs in equities program trading and served as Head of Sales Trading at Bank of Communications, with deep experience in capital markets trading, investment strategy and business management.
Mr. Lau holds an MBA from Tsinghua University and MIT, and has an academic background in Operations Research from Columbia University.
Kenson Chung
Managing Director
Mr. Kenson Chung is a Managing Director at ARTE Capital, with more than 17 years of experience in cross-border M&A, capital markets transactions and corporate restructuring, covering the Japanese capital markets, securities trading and corporate finance.
Mr. Chung previously served as Managing Director at CVP Securities Limited and VC Group (821.HK), and as Head of Dealing at Haitong Futures and Senior Trader at Emperor Securities Group, with extensive experience in cross-border deal execution, M&A restructuring and capital markets operations.
Mr. Chung holds a BBA from Hong Kong Metropolitan University.
Jeff Lau
Head of Equity, Director
Mr. Jeff Lau is a Director and Head of Equity Investment at ARTE Capital, with more than 15 years of experience in equity trading and capital markets and over 5 years with the Group, focusing on equity investment, trading strategy and portfolio management.
Working closely with the Group Chairman, Mr. Lau plays a key role in the development and management of the Group's equity funds, with extensive experience in market analysis, investment decision-making and trade execution.
Mr. Lau leads the Group's equity research and analysis team, coordinating market research, investment opportunity assessment and investment strategy formulation, and translating research into investment decisions to support the growth of the Group's equity business and long-term value creation.
Advisory Board
Daniel Fung
Chairman of the Advisory Board
Dr. Omar Najim
Senior Advisor
Andrew Wong
Senior Advisor
Dr. Jamal Chafra
Senior Advisor
Partner with ARTE across the China–GCC corridor
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