New program aims to boost cross-border capital flows regionally
DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited has announced a new initiative, “Regional Investment Corridors,” aimed at facilitating cross-border investment opportunities for asset managers and institutional investors across Asia.
The program is designed to support the expansion of emerging and mid-sized asset managers by providing access to a broader range of capital and investment prospects throughout the region.
The launch event in Hong Kong brought together professionals from the financial sector, including representatives from law firms, consulting groups, and financial organisations such as Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, Apex Group, DealStreetAsia, FinCity.Tokyo, KPMG, and Ogier.
The event focused on enhancing private capital connectivity between Hong Kong and Japan, reflecting growing interest in cross-border collaboration.
Japan’s evolving investment landscape
Japan’s role as an international financial centre was a focal point of the discussions. According to a recent report, Japan’s foreign direct investment stock exceeded JPY 50 trillion in 2023, with government objectives aiming to double this figure by 2030.
FinCity.Tokyo said policy changes, including the expansion of the NISA tax exemption scheme and reforms to the Tokyo Stock Exchange, are contributing to a shift in investor behaviour from traditional savings to more active investment strategies.
A virtual keynote from FinCity.Tokyo highlighted how these regulatory changes are expected to attract increased international capital and create new opportunities for asset managers operating in Asia. The address emphasised the importance of collaboration and regulatory alignment in supporting the region’s investment growth.
Expansion to additional Asian markets
DBS Hong Kong’s initiative is set to expand beyond Hong Kong and Japan, with upcoming events planned in Shanghai, Singapore, and South Korea.
The bank aims to establish stronger capital corridors and foster greater integration among Asian financial markets. By doing so, DBS seeks to provide asset managers and enterprises with the resources and partnerships necessary to navigate the region’s dynamic investment environment.
Boris Chan, managing director and head of institutional banking group at DBS Hong Kong, said the bank plays a key role in connecting businesses, markets, and strategic partners across Asia.
“The launch of our ‘Regional Investment Corridors’ initiative reflects our dedication to acting as a facilitator and a strategic partner for inbound and outbound investment flows. Recognised by Global Finance as the safest bank in Asia for 17 consecutive years, DBS is unwavering in its pursuit of supporting clients’ strategic investments and fostering economic development across the region,” he said.
Building on previous regional engagement
The Regional Investment Corridors program builds on DBS’s history of facilitating dialogue and collaboration among industry stakeholders.
Earlier in 2025, the bank hosted an event in Singapore focused on investment opportunities in Greater China and Asia, where participants discussed asset management trends and fundraising strategies.
Feedback from these events has indicated a strong demand for platforms that enable knowledge sharing and partnership development.
Through its latest initiative, DBS Hong Kong aims to further enhance the movement of private capital and support the growth of the asset management sector in Asia.
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