Swiss-headquartered bank UBS has launched in Asia-Pacific its analytical research community ( ARC ), a proprietary network providing clients with distinctive access and unique insights into the region’s dynamic private markets.

As investors increasingly seek diversification and enhanced returns through private markets, UBS, the bank notes,“is responding to this trend by driving connections and providing unique insights to private enterprises across Asia-Pacific”.

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

This ARC network is underpinned by the bank’s distinguished OneBank strategy, which, it says, “integrates global expertise with local knowledge and seamless connectivity to deliver exceptional value to clients”.

With the launch of its ARC in Asia-Pacific, the bank, it says, “reinforces its dedication to supporting clients as they navigate the evolving investment environment and pursue their strategic objectives”.

Building on the momentum of ARC’s expansion into Asia-Pacific, 2026, the bank shares, will see the ARC network 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 insights and connections into Asia-Pacific’s dynamic private markets.

“Five years ago, when we introduced the ARC in the Americas, we set a new benchmark in investment innovation and client engagement,” adds Daniel Dowd, the bank’s head of global research. “Now, by extending the ARC’s reach to Asia-Pacific, the bank 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.”