{"id":13963,"date":"2026-01-20T20:04:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T01:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/?p=13963"},"modified":"2026-01-26T20:03:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T01:03:40","slug":"arc-group-successfully-concludes-capital-markets-and-ma-forum-tokyo-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/arc-group-successfully-concludes-capital-markets-and-ma-forum-tokyo-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"ARC Group Successfully Concludes Capital Markets and M&#038;A Forum Tokyo 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/\">ARC Group<\/a> successfully hosted the <strong>Capital Markets and M&amp;A Forum Tokyo 2026<\/strong> at <strong>The Ritz Carlton Tokyo<\/strong>, marking the first time the firm brought its flagship event to Japan. The exclusive forum convened senior corporate executives, institutional investors, legal advisors, and industry leaders, reinforcing ARC Group\u2019s commitment to fostering high level dialogue and cross border collaboration in one of Asia\u2019s most influential financial hubs.<\/p>\n<p>As one of ARC Group\u2019s flagship event, the Tokyo edition served as a strategic platform to examine the evolving dynamics of global capital markets, initial public offerings, and cross border mergers and acquisitions, with a particular focus on opportunities emerging within Japan and the broader Asia Pacific region.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-13963-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tokyo-capital-markets-forum-2026D.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tokyo-capital-markets-forum-2026D.mp4\">https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tokyo-capital-markets-forum-2026D.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<h4><strong>Opening Remarks and Capital Markets Outlook<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The forum opened with welcoming remarks by <strong>Crystal Zhang<\/strong>, Managing Partner at ARC Group, who introduced the Tokyo edition and highlighted the firm\u2019s decision to bring its flagship forum to Japan for the first time. Her remarks emphasized Japan\u2019s increasing relevance in international capital markets and the importance of creating a platform for candid discussion among global market participants.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-13963 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06580.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3934\" height=\"2622\" src=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06580.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full not-transparent\" alt=\"Crystal Zhang speaking at ARC Group Capital Markets and M&amp;A forum 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06580.jpg 3934w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06580-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06580-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06580-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06580-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06580-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06580-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06580-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06580-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3934px) 100vw, 3934px\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"999cac\" style=\"--dominant-color: #999cac;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06303.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3813\" height=\"2541\" src=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06303.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full not-transparent\" alt=\"Capital Markets and M&amp;A Forum 2026 Tokyo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06303.jpg 3813w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06303-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06303-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06303-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06303-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06303-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06303-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06303-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06303-1920x1279.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3813px) 100vw, 3813px\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"8a8d97\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8a8d97;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>This was followed by a keynote presentation from <strong>Paul Chong<\/strong>, Partner at ARC Group, who delivered a strategic overview on raising growth capital in the United States capital markets. Drawing on his extensive experience across investment banking and private equity, Paul Chong provided insights into public listing pathways, including IPOs and alternative structures, and discussed key considerations for companies evaluating access to international capital markets.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-13963 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06669.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3883\" height=\"2588\" src=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06669.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full not-transparent\" alt=\"Paul Chong speaking at Capital Markets and M&amp;A Forum Tokyo 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06669.jpg 3883w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06669-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06669-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06669-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06669-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06669-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06669-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06669-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06669-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3883px) 100vw, 3883px\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"b2b6cf\" style=\"--dominant-color: #b2b6cf;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06684.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3903\" height=\"2601\" src=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06684.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full not-transparent\" alt=\"Paul Chong speaking at Capital Markets and M&amp;A Forum Tokyo 2026 2.0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06684.jpg 3903w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06684-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06684-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06684-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06684-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06684-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06684-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06684-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06684-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3903px) 100vw, 3903px\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"b78192\" style=\"--dominant-color: #b78192;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><strong>Navigating United States Capital Markets and Listing Requirements<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The morning program continued with a keynote session addressing common legal and regulatory challenges faced by foreign companies listing in the United States by Simon Luk, Senior Advisor at Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP. The session focused on governance standards, compliance readiness, and regulatory expectations, offering practical guidance for Japanese and regional companies preparing for overseas listings.<\/p>\n<p>This was followed by a Capital Markets Panel Discussion examining the current state of United States capital markets, the challenges faced by Japanese companies pursuing international listings, and strategies to overcome regulatory, valuation, and investor positioning hurdles.<\/p>\n<p>The panel featured Roger Salazar, Jr., Managing Director and Head of Global Capital Markets at <a href=\"https:\/\/arc-securities.com\/\">ARC Group Securities<\/a>, Simon Luk, Senior Advisor at Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP, Joy Pan, Senior Partner at MarcumAsia, and Paul Chong, Partner at ARC Group. The discussion was moderated by Ian Hanna, Chief Executive Officer of ARC Group Securities.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-13963 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-09.32.54-e1768956793350.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-09.32.54-e1768956793350.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full not-transparent\" alt=\"Paul Chong speaking at Capital Markets and M&amp;A Forum Tokyo 2026 - ARC Group Securities\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-09.32.54-e1768956793350.png 626w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-09.32.54-e1768956793350-300x220.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"75787e\" style=\"--dominant-color: #75787e;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-09.32.24-e1768956880933.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-09.32.24-e1768956880933.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full not-transparent\" alt=\"ARC Group Securities a Paul Chong speaking at Capital Markets and M&amp;A Forum Tokyo 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-09.32.24-e1768956880933.png 626w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-09.32.24-e1768956880933-300x220.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"60524e\" style=\"--dominant-color: #60524e;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Panelists shared practical perspectives drawn from recent transaction experience, highlighting evolving market conditions, regulatory considerations, and best practices for companies navigating cross border listings and access to United States capital markets.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Cross Border M&amp;A Strategies\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In the afternoon, the program shifted focus to mergers and acquisitions. <strong>Valentin Ischer<\/strong>, Partner at ARC Group, delivered a keynote titled <em>From Tokyo to Southeast Asia<\/em>, outlining a mid market cross border M&amp;A playbook for Japanese companies expanding into regional growth markets. His presentation addressed transaction structuring, sector selection, and execution considerations across Southeast Asia and other high growth regions.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-13963 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-09.56.20.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1850\" height=\"1224\" src=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-09.56.20.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full not-transparent\" alt=\"Valentin Ischer, speaking at Paul Chong speaking at Capital Markets and M&amp;A Forum Tokyo 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-09.56.20.png 1850w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-09.56.20-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-09.56.20-1024x678.png 1024w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-09.56.20-768x508.png 768w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-09.56.20-1536x1016.png 1536w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-09.56.20-1440x953.png 1440w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-09.56.20-750x496.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1850px) 100vw, 1850px\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"6b5342\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6b5342;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07381.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"2666\" src=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07381.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full not-transparent\" alt=\"Paul Chong speaking at Capital Markets and M&amp;A Forum Tokyo 2026 - Valentin Ischer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07381.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07381-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07381-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07381-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07381-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07381-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07381-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07381-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07381-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"636568\" style=\"--dominant-color: #636568;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>The forum concluded with a global cross border M&amp;A outlook panel for 2026, bringing together senior professionals to discuss how geopolitical developments, macroeconomic shifts, and sector consolidation trends are reshaping global deal making. The discussion highlighted the increasing importance of local market expertise, strategic partnerships, and disciplined execution in cross border transactions.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Global Cross Border M&amp;A Outlook<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The afternoon program concluded with an <strong>M&amp;A Panel Discussion<\/strong> titled <em>Global Cross Border M&amp;A Outlook 2026: What\u2019s Changing, What Wins<\/em>, focusing on the evolving dynamics shaping international deal making and cross border transaction activity by <strong>Valentin Ischer, Partner at ARC Group<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The panel featured Catherine Li, Senior Managing Director, Life Sciences and Cross-Border M&amp;A, and Simon Luk, Senior Advisor at Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP. The discussion was moderated by <strong>Valentin Ischer, Partner at ARC Group<\/strong>. The discussion explored how macroeconomic shifts, geopolitical developments, and sector specific trends are influencing M&amp;A strategies globally, with particular attention to execution considerations for mid market transactions.<\/p>\n<p>Panelists shared perspectives on how companies and investors can navigate changing market conditions, identify resilient sectors, and structure cross border transactions effectively amid increased regulatory scrutiny and competitive deal environments. The session provided attendees with practical insights into the factors expected to shape global M&amp;A activity in 2026 and beyond.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Engagement and Dialogue<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Throughout the day, participants engaged in off the record discussions and networking sessions, fostering open dialogue and strengthening professional relationships. The strong level of interaction underscored the forum\u2019s role as a platform for meaningful exchange among executives, investors, and advisors active across capital markets and M&amp;A.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the event, <strong>Carlos Lopez<\/strong>, Chief Operating Officer of ARC Group, said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cBringing our Capital Markets and M&amp;A Forum to Tokyo for the first time was an important milestone for ARC Group. Japan remains a key market within the Asia Pacific region, and this forum provided a valuable platform for open dialogue, knowledge sharing, and relationship building among market participants.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Anna Sahlberg Carlsson<\/strong>, Marketing Manager at ARC Group, added:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe strong level of engagement throughout the forum highlighted the relevance of these discussions for companies navigating cross border capital markets and M&amp;A, and underscored the value of creating a focused platform for meaningful dialogue among market participants. It was a proud moment for the ARC Group team.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4><strong>Sponsors and Partners<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>ARC Group extends its sincere appreciation to the forum\u2019s sponsors and partners, whose expertise and support contributed to the success of the Tokyo edition and provided valuable perspectives on cross border capital markets and M&amp;A activity:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/srfc.law\/\"><strong>Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP<\/strong><\/a>, SRFC is a nationally recognized law firm of about 70 attorneys with corporate, securities, litigation, trusts and estates and tax practices, serving clients from all over the world.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marcumasia.com\/\"><strong>MarcumAsia<\/strong><\/a>, a leading independent accounting and advisory firm recognized for guiding Asia based companies through IPOs, cross border listings, audit, and compliance, with deep expertise in United States and international reporting standards.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arc-securities.com\/\"><strong>ARC Group Securities<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/arc-securities.com\/\">ARC Group Securities LLC<\/a> is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. The firm specializes in providing comprehensive capital markets and investment banking services to emerging growth and mid-market companies globally, with a focus on bridging Asia and Western markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-13963 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SRFClogo-500-1.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SRFClogo-500-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full not-transparent\" alt=\"SRFClogo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SRFClogo-500-1.png 500w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SRFClogo-500-1-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"d3d3e2\" style=\"--dominant-color: #d3d3e2;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/marcum-asia-logo-500-1.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/marcum-asia-logo-500-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full not-transparent\" alt=\"Marcum Asia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/marcum-asia-logo-500-1.png 500w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/marcum-asia-logo-500-1-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"eaedee\" style=\"--dominant-color: #eaedee;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arc-securities-logo-500-1.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arc-securities-logo-500-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full not-transparent\" alt=\"ARC Group Securities Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arc-securities-logo-500-1.png 500w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arc-securities-logo-500-1-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"edecec\" style=\"--dominant-color: #edecec;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>ARC Group thanks its sponsors for their continued collaboration and commitment to advancing informed dialogue across global capital markets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The successful conclusion of the <strong>Capital Markets and M&amp;A Forum Tokyo 2026<\/strong> further reinforces ARC Group\u2019s commitment to fostering dialogue and collaboration across global financial markets. ARC Group looks forward to continuing its flagship forum in key international financial centers, supporting clients and partners navigating an increasingly complex global environment.<\/p>\n<h3>For media inquiries, please contact:<\/h3>\n<p>Anna Sahlberg Carlsson<br \/>\nMarketing Manager<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:anna.sahlberg@arc-group.com\">anna.sahlberg@arc-group.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-13963 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07602.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3883\" height=\"2588\" src=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07602.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full not-transparent\" alt=\"Capital Markets and M&amp;A Forum Tokyo 2026 - team picture\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07602.jpg 3883w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07602-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07602-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07602-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07602-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07602-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07602-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07602-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/arc-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07602-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3883px) 100vw, 3883px\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"6e7279\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6e7279;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ARC Group successfully hosted the Capital Markets and M&amp;A Forum Tokyo 2026 at The Ritz Carlton Tokyo, marking the first time the firm brought its flagship event to Japan. 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