UBS-ARC Unlocks New Investment Insights and Access into APAC’s Private Companies

Hong Kong, 14 Jan 2026 - UBS announced expanding UBS Analytical Research Community (UBS-ARC) in Asia Pacific, marking a significant step forward in expanding investor access to the region's dynamic private markets. As investors increasingly seek diversification and enhanced returns through private markets, UBS is responding to this trend by driving connections and providing unique insights to private enterprises across Asia Pacific. This introduction underscores UBS’s ongoing commitment to innovation and client-centric solutions in the region. 

"Five years ago, when we introduced UBS-ARC in the Americas, we set a new benchmark in investment innovation and client engagement,” said Daniel Dowd, Head of Global Research, UBS. “Now, by extending UBS-ARC’s reach to APAC, UBS demonstrates continued leadership in providing distinctive access and impactful insights to private markets. It is inspiring to see how our platform consistently empowers clients to engage in the growth stories shaping the future."

Asia Pacific is home to thousands of innovative private enterprises, ranging from long-established family-owned conglomerates to rapidly growing startups. These companies make significant contributions to the region’s GDP growth. The APAC region boasts over 300 unicorns—including leading innovators from China and India—as well as numerous large family conglomerates, underscoring its remarkable economic dynamism.

 “As the investment landscape evolves, research on private companies is rapidly becoming the cornerstone of innovation for research houses. At UBS, we’re pioneering new ways to connect clients with the future of private markets—moving beyond traditional research to deliver transformative insights and direct access to emerging industry leaders through our innovative platform. Through UBS-ARC, clients are able to engage with tomorrow’s industry leaders and stay ahead in a constantly transforming market,” said Eric Lin, Head of APAC Research, UBS.

This initiative is underpinned by UBS’s distinguished OneBank strategy, which integrates global expertise with local knowledge and seamless connectivity to deliver exceptional value to clients. With the introduction of UBS-ARC in APAC, UBS reinforces its dedication to supporting clients as they navigate the evolving investment environment and pursue their strategic objectives.

Building on the momentum of UBS-ARC’s expansion in APAC, 2026 will see the UBS-ARC community actively engage in a series of flagship conferences and initiatives across the region. Highlights include the Greater China Conference in Shanghai, the One ASEAN Summit in Singapore, and signature events in Hong Kong, Japan, and India. These engagements will provide clients with unique insights and vast connections into Asia Pacific’s dynamic private markets.

About UBS Analytical Research Community (UBS-ARC)

UBS-ARC is a proprietary interconnected research network of top executives, industry leaders, subject matter specialists, academics, and analysts who join the community and connect with the UBS Global Research platform. Informed by these unique perspectives, we provide clients with differentiated research events and content.

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About UBS

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. It also provides diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. UBS manages 6.9 trillion dollars of invested assets as per third quarter 2025. UBS helps clients achieve their financial goals through personalized advice, solutions, and products. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the firm is operating in more than 50 markets around the globe. UBS Group shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

About UBS Greater China Conference (GCC)

Now in its 26th year, the GCC is the premier forum for investors seeking to understand the opportunities and challenges of investing in China. Since its inception in January 2001, this annual conference has established itself as one of the largest gatherings of corporate managers, policy makers, analysts and investors in China. The GCC addresses the latest investment trends and developments and provides unparalleled access to domestic and international China specialists, from current and former policy makers, through leading economists and strategists, to industry and company experts.