ARTE Capital Management
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
A Multi-Strategy Platform Rooted in Asia, Connected to the Middle East
ARTE Capital Group is a multi-strategy financial institution focused on investment banking, asset management and structured financing. Under the leadership of Founder & Chairman Mr. Ethan Chan, ARTE has built trusted partnerships with state-owned enterprises, asset managers, life insurers, Hong Kong listed companies and family offices. In 2023, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) selected ARTE as its strategic partner to establish a regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi and co-launch a USD 1 billion fund facilitating Chinese companies' expansion into the Middle East.
Mandated to manage a USD 800M public equity fund for a leading Middle East sovereign wealth fund
Completed a landmark China–Hong Kong cross-border deal exceeding USD 200M
Launched the flagship ARTE Special Situations Fund (SSF I)
Established the GCC headquarters in Abu Dhabi while expanding into the Greater Bay Area
Selected by ADIO as strategic partner; received ADGM FSRA Category 3C authorization — a first for a Chinese private firm
Signed strategic cooperation memoranda with Minsheng Capital and SPDB International; high-level engagement with the Zhejiang Provincial Government
Hong Kong · Abu Dhabi · Hangzhou
What We Do
Our Strategies
Greater China Public Equity
Flagship public equity capability trading Hong Kong and Mainland Chinese equities, with a long-track record originating from a USD 800 million sovereign wealth mandate in 2016.
- Hong Kong / Mainland equity markets
- Event-driven & restructuring situations
- Launched December 2016
Greater China Structured Credit / Special Situations
Private credit, long-hold distressed assets and restructuring strategies — acquiring high-quality distressed assets at a deep discount to achieve steady cash flow and enhanced returns.
- Private credit & distressed assets
- Distressed-to-restructuring playbook
- Flagship: ARTE Special Situations Fund
China Tech Private Equity
Private equity investments across China's technology sector — partnering with innovative tech companies to capture structural growth in areas such as AI, advanced manufacturing and digital infrastructure.
- Growth-stage and pre-IPO tech investments
- Deep sector expertise across Greater China
- Value creation through strategic and financial support
China–Arab Investment Strategy
Bridging GCC capital with China's industrial and technology opportunities — co-investing alongside Arab sovereign and institutional partners, anchored by our Abu Dhabi headquarters and the USD 1 billion fund jointly launched with ADIO.
- Joint investments with GCC sovereign & institutional partners
- Cross-border China–UAE deal structuring and execution
- Anchored by the ADIO-backed USD 1 billion fund
Regulated Platform
Our Presence
Licensed across two international financial centres — Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi — with operations expanding in Hangzhou and the Yangtze River Delta.
Hong Kong SAR
Group Headquarters
Hong Kong SAR headquarters, licensed for Type 4 (advising on securities) and Type 9 (asset management) regulated activities, accessing international capital markets.
Regulator: Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HK SFC)
United Arab Emirates
GCC Regional Headquarters
Holds a Category 3C license from ADGM, enabling partnership and access to GCC's largest sovereign wealth funds, governmental bodies, and strategic partners.
Regulator: Abu Dhabi Global Markets, Financial Services Regulatory Authority (ADGM FSRA)
Hangzhou, China
Yangtze River Delta Presence
Deepening strategic cooperation with the Zhejiang Provincial Government — supporting Zhejiang enterprises' globalization and channelling GCC capital into the region.
Regulator: Asset Management Association of China (AMAC)
Founder & Chairman
Ethan Chan
Founder & Chairman
20+ years of investment experience in the Greater China region. Formerly Head of Global Portfolio at New World Development and Director at Merrill Lynch & BOCOM Securities. Master of Economics, The University of Hong Kong.
Meet the management teamLeadership
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
Worked alongside the Chairman for over 7 years, leading and participating in numerous well-known private credit deals with a combined deal size of over USD 1.7 billion. Formerly Senior Analyst at Pacific Foundation Securities (Asset Management). Integrated BBA, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Jason Lau
Deputy CEO
20+ years of experience across equities, venture capital, private equity and corporate management, spanning traditional finance and cutting-edge technologies. Formerly at Goldman Sachs (Equities Program Trading) and BOCOM (Head of Sales Trading). MBA, Tsinghua / MIT.
Kenson Chung
Managing Director
17+ years of cross-border M&A, Japan capital market deals, M&A and corporate restructuring experience. Formerly Managing Director at CVP Securities and VC Group (821.HK), and Head of Dealing at Haitong Futures. BBA, Hong Kong Metropolitan University.
Jeff Lau
Head of Equity, Director
Jeff Lau has over 5 years of experience at ARTE Capital and more than 15 years of experience in equity trading and capital markets. Working closely with the Chairman, he has played a key role in the development and management of the firm's USD 1 billion equity fund. He brings extensive experience in equity market analysis, trading strategies, portfolio management, and investment execution, supporting ARTE's equity investment initiatives and strategic growth.
Advisory Board
Daniel Fung
Chairman of the Advisory Board
Dr. Omar Najim
Senior Advisor
Andrew Wong
Senior Advisor
Julia Guili
Senior Advisor
Partner with ARTE across the China–GCC corridor
For institutional enquiries, contact our investor relations team.