ARC Group Securities proudly sponsored the Capital Markets & M&A Forum Kuala Lumpur 2026, hosted by ARC Group at EQ, Equatorial Plaza. The forum brought together over 500 senior executives, investors, and advisors from across Southeast Asia and global markets to examine the evolving landscape of international capital markets and cross-border transactions, with a focus on growth strategies and capital access for companies across the region.

As a United States registered broker-dealer and FINRA member, ARC Group Securities contributed practical, execution-focused perspectives on capital raising, public listings, and transaction strategy, supporting informed dialogue throughout the day’s capital markets sessions.

U.S. Listing and Transaction Execution Insights

During the forum, Ian Hanna, CEO of ARC Group Securities, delivered a keynote presentation titled Navigating Public Listings Today, focused on the listing and execution process for companies accessing U.S. capital markets.

His keynote addressed the process by which companies list and execute transactions, outlining the critical stages required from early-stage preparation through pricing, listing, and aftermarket support. The session emphasized the importance of disciplined preparation, regulatory readiness, and alignment among issuers, advisors, and investors to support successful execution in increasingly selective market conditions.

Drawing on extensive experience advising international issuers, Hanna also highlighted evolving investor expectations, transaction structuring considerations, and the importance of building a clear and compelling equity narrative well in advance of a public listing.

“Successfully accessing U.S. capital markets requires more than ambition, it requires preparation, coordination, and execution discipline,” said Ian Hanna. “Companies that begin early, align their advisors, and clearly articulate their equity story are best positioned to navigate the listing process and achieve strong outcomes.”

Rethinking Capital Access for Malaysian Growth Companies

Ian Hanna also led the panel discussion Rethinking Capital Access for Malaysian Growth Companies, which brought together market participants to explore alternative pathways to capital formation, evolving financing structures, and the increasing importance of cross-border strategies for high-growth companies.

Roger Salazar, Jr., Managing Director and Head of Global Capital Markets at ARC Group Securities LLC, participated as a panelist, contributing insights from his experience across equity capital markets and SPAC transactions.

The discussion highlighted the need for Malaysian companies to adopt a more global approach to capital access, including early engagement with international investors, flexibility in transaction structures, and readiness to navigate multiple listing and financing options.

“Access to capital is becoming increasingly global, and companies that position themselves early for international markets are better equipped to capture growth opportunities,” said Roger Salazar, Jr. “Understanding investor expectations, maintaining flexibility in execution, and partnering with experienced advisors are critical to achieving successful outcomes in today’s environment.”

Supporting Feed My Starving Children

As part of this year’s Kuala Lumpur forum, ARC Group Securities proudly supported Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing nutritious meals to children and families facing hunger around the world.

Through partnerships with local organizations in more than 70 countries, Feed My Starving Children delivers life-saving meals to communities most in need, helping address critical food insecurity challenges globally. The initiative formed an important part of this year’s forum, encouraging attendees and partners to contribute to a meaningful cause alongside engaging in capital markets dialogue.

This charitable initiative reflects ARC Group Securities’ commitment to supporting responsible global engagement and contributing to initiatives that deliver measurable social impact.

Driving Cross-Border Capital Markets Engagement

ARC Group Securities’ sponsorship of the Kuala Lumpur forum reinforced its commitment to supporting companies across the full lifecycle of capital markets transactions, from early-stage strategic preparation to execution and long-term market positioning.

The Kuala Lumpur edition marked the fourth installment of the Capital Markets & M&A Forum series in Southeast Asia, continuing to provide a valuable platform for collaboration among issuers, advisors, and investors actively engaged in cross-border capital formation.

ARC Group Securities extends its sincere appreciation to all sponsors, speakers, and participants for contributing to a highly constructive and engaging dialogue and looks forward to continued collaboration with companies across Southeast Asia pursuing access to international capital markets.

ARC Group Securities LLC is a FINRA registered broker-dealer and member of SIPC.

For more information or any questions, please contact:

Anna Sahlberg Carlsson
Head of Marketing
anna.sahlberg@arc-securities.com