Asia Bankers Club has announced the expansion of its services in the UAE through the launch of market entry and cross-border advisory offerings. The organisation has signed partnerships with freezones in the UAE to facilitate market entry for members.
Kingston Lai, founder of Asia Bankers Club, has relocated from Hong Kong to Dubai as part of the organisation’s expansion. Lai founded the membership network in Hong Kong as a platform for entrepreneurs, investors, family offices and executives seeking to expand into markets.
The Club was established in 2012 and has grown to include 100,000 members across industries including technology, venture capital and energy. Asia Bankers Club is part of IFCX Group and receives investment from Black Spade Capital, the family office of Lawrence Ho.
Kingston Lai moves to Dubai as Asia Bankers Club strengthens UAE market entry services
The membership offering provides access to decision-makers, partners and peers in markets across Asia, the Middle East and other financial centres. The platform facilitates connections through forums, introductions and intelligence sharing.
“Capital today is abundant, but access is not,” said Kingston Lai, Founder & CEO of Asia Bankers Club. “Expansion depends on connectivity, relationships with partners, decision-makers and peers who can’t be found through structures or spreadsheets alone. Relocating to Dubai is a statement of belief in the UAE as a centre for business and a cornerstone of Asia Bankers Club’s growth.”
The UAE has established itself as a headquarters location for entrepreneurs, investors and family offices. Factors include political stability, regulation, infrastructure, connectivity and talent availability.
Dubai offers an environment where capital, innovation and talent converge, creating a hub for expansion across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa.
Before founding Asia Bankers Club, Lai worked as an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley. His career has spanned institutional finance, cross-border investment and advisory across Asia and markets.
The Club supports members through relationship capital rather than focusing on paperwork or licensing. Members gain access to investment opportunities, events and networks spanning real estate, private equity and assets.
