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NH Investment & Securities Partners Alta Exchange To Provide Gateway to Alternative Investments in North and Southeast Asia

This collaboration opens up new pathways for Korean investors to explore alternative asset classes that offer diversification beyond traditional markets.
NH I&S and Alta Exchange will also explore the use of blockchain technology to enhance the liquidity and efficiency of financial markets through asset tokenization

NH Investment & Securities (NH I&S)), one of Korea’s largest investment and securities firms, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AltaX (Alta Exchange), Asia’s leading digital securities exchange for alternative assets, bridging North and Southeast Asia’s fast-growing markets for alternative investments.

From Left to Right: Kelvin Lee, Group CEO of Alta Group, and Yoon Byoung Un, CEO at NH Investment & Securities.

This landmark partnership will also see NH I&S joining as a member firm of Alta Exchange.

The MOU between NH I&S and Alta Exchange will seek to explore the use of Alta Exchange’s blockchain-powered exchange to enhance the liquidity and efficiency of financial markets through asset tokenization. As a member firm, NH I&S will gain the ability to list investment opportunities on Alta Exchange, adding to Alta Exchange’s growing inventory of globally-sourced alternative assets.

NH I&S investors will benefit from exclusive access to Alta Exchange’s curated selection of investment opportunities, including global private companies, private equity credit funds, and unique real assets such as rare whisky and wines. These opportunities, traded on Alta Exchange’s digital securities exchange, are tailored for high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and family offices, offering a diverse range of options across alternative asset classes.

As NH I&S joins Alta Exchange’s existing partners such as Singapore-based broker Phillip Securities, corporate finance firm PrimePartners and investment bank Evolve Capital, this partnership also reflects Alta Exchange’s expanding investor network and investment opportunities to firms from overseas.

Representatives from Alta Group and NH Investment & Securities pose for a group photo following the signing of the MoU

Bringing Liquidity and Accessibility to Korean Investors
This collaboration opens up new pathways for Korean investors to explore alternative asset classes that offer diversification beyond traditional markets. Furthermore, Alta Exchange’s technology-driven approach to alternative investing helps unlock liquidity, allowing for greater flexibility in the management and trading of these unique assets.

“We are excited to partner with NH Investment & Securities, a leader in Korea’s financial landscape, to bring our portfolio of global alternative investment opportunities to Korean investors,” said Kelvin Lee, Group Chief Executive Officer at Alta Group. “Our collaboration aims to democratize access to high-quality alternative assets, giving NH I&S’ clients the tools to invest confidently in private markets, while also enhancing liquidity and transparency.”

Expanding Access to Global and Regional Opportunities

Yoon Byoung Un, Chief Executive Officer at NH Investment & Securities, said “This partnership represents a bridge between South Korea and Southeast Asia, two dynamic markets for alternative investing. For NH I&S, the collaboration with Alta Exchange offers the potential to list and promote regional opportunities to its network of investors, while also introducing its clients to unique global assets sourced through Alta Exchange’s expansive network. With Southeast Asia emerging as a hub for private market growth, the partnership provides NH I&S with a strategic entry point into the region, allowing its investors to explore new opportunities in one of the world’s most exciting alternative investment markets.”

About Alta Exchange
As the leading licensed digital securities exchange for alternative investments in Asia, we are building critical capital market infrastructure backed by some of the most active securities brokerages and bookrunners on the Singapore Exchange – Phillip Securities, PrimePartners and Nomura Holdings (Japan).

Empowering Private Markets: Through our Digital Exchange, we enable the tokenization and digital custody of alternative assets. This end-to-end solution simplifies and expedites the trading of smaller asset blocks, ultimately facilitating access and liquidity in private markets. We believe that access to capital markets are pivotal in all economies, we recognize that our role in building this critical infrastructure goes beyond facilitating trades; it paves the way for entrepreneurship, job creation, financial inclusion, and economic resilience, fostering a brighter future for emerging markets and economies.

Innovative Financial Ecosystem: Our journey has seen us transition from securities trading and distribution of comprehensive products, including equities, private credit, funds, and asset-backed securities representing real world assets like whiskies and wines, to include fund management and digital custody.

Visit us on https://alta.exchange/

About NH Investment & Securities
NH Investment & Securities is one of South Korea’s largest investment and securities firm, offering a broad range of investment services, including wealth management, asset management, and brokerage. As part of the NongHyup Financial Group, NH Investment & Securities benefits from strong agricultural sector roots and solid backing from one of South Korea’s largest cooperative group. On the back of the pan-NongHyup group with more than KRW 200 trillion of asset under management, NHIS is enhancing its industry market presence and reputation.

Top-tile League Table: NHIS ranked the first and second in DCM and ECM as of the end of 2023 to maintain its top-tier position of investment banking, providing advisory and financing services for mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring, with robust client network.

Growing Global Channels: Going global by establishing its presence in New York in 1992, NH Investment & Securities has built a network of eight locations across seven countries as of the end of 2023. While its global operations initially focused on stock brokerage, this has evolved to successfully establish a global business portfolio encompassing IB, overseas bonds, global product sourcing, and overseas stock brokerage.

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PRecious Communications, on behalf of Alta
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Alta Partners with Straits Trading to Streamline and Fractionalize Investments in Prime Singapore Private Property Space

SGX-listed Straits Trading partners Alta for its real estate opportunity, FIR-ST™, a fractionalised investment that provides access to prime private properties in Singapore without the need for hefty upfront expenses.
FIR-ST™ aims to provide its investors with stable returns and potential capital appreciation of a property over the tenure of an opportunity.
Straits Trading to tap on Alta’s global investor network for prime real estate opportunities.

Can investments in Singapore’s private property space be as easy as buying shares? FIR-ST™ (Fractional Investment in Real estate – Straits Trading), a new investment opportunity developed by Straits Trading (STC), a conglomerate-investment company with operations and financial interests in resources, property, and hospitality, seeks to do so.

Known as one of the first companies to list on SGX, Straits Trading initiated the FIR-ST™ scheme, which makes investments in prime private property space in Singapore. Under this collaboration with STC, Alta has established a fund to provide investors easy access to FIR-ST™, which aims to confer economic benefits akin to property ownership in Singapore without the hassle of upfront payments and paperwork.

The projected growth rate for Singapore’s real estate market in 2025 is estimated to be around 4.5%, driven by strong demand in both residential and commercial sectors. According to PropNex Research, sales activity in Singapore’s landed homes market remained resilient in 1H 2024, with 681 transactions totalling $3.7 billion, outpacing the previous half-year. Despite high interest rates and market uncertainties, buyers continue to show strong demand, driving prices upward. The Good Class Bungalow (GCB) segment also saw increased activity, with nine high-value deals totalling $219 million.

What is FIR-ST™?
The FIR-ST™ scheme introduces a new and innovative way to participate in the real estate market with fractionalised investing. Investors in FIR-ST™ may access economic benefits like owning a property in prime areas found in District 10 in Singapore. This innovative model provides investors with a unique opportunity which may allow them to partake in the upside of property ownership without the burdens of landlord responsibilities, property acquisition, additional buyer’s stamp duty, or cumbersome paperwork, as well as a market-adjusted dividend. Operational costs are seamlessly managed by Straits Trading, ensuring a hassle-free investment experience unparalleled in the industry.

“Real estate remains a steadfast choice for investors aiming to strengthen their portfolios. With FIR-ST™, our partnership with Straits Trading breaks new frontiers in property investment, making exclusive opportunities and tangible economic benefits accessible through fractional investing. It’s a game-changer for those seeking a flexible and innovative way to grow their portfolios,” said Benjamin Twoon, Chief Commercial Officer at Alta Alternative Investments.

Eric Teng, Group Chief Operating Officer, Straits Trading added, “We are pleased to partner with Alta to introduce FIR-ST™. FIR-ST™ provides investors with a unique opportunity in fractional investment that mimic the experience of buying a physical property with potentially stable returns and upside over time.”

About Alta

As the leading licensed digital securities exchange for alternative investments in Asia, we are building critical capital market infrastructure backed by some of the most active securities brokerages and bookrunners on the Singapore Exchange – Phillip Securities, PrimePartners and Nomura Holdings (Japan).

Visit us on https://alta.exchange/

About The Straits Trading Company Limited
Incorporated in 1887, The Straits Trading Company Limited is a conglomerate-investment company with operations and financial interests in resources, property, and hospitality. These include strategic stakes in one of the world’s leading tin producer, Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad, which is dual listed on Bursa Malaysia and the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited, ESR Group Limited and Far East Hospitality Holdings as well as a diversified property portfolio that is wholly owned by the Group.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Deeksha Kakkar, Marketing Communications Lead, Alta
deeksha.kakkar@alta.exchange

Evolve Partners Alta to launch funds for Opportunities Across Private and Public Markets

Evolve Capital has partnered Alta, Asia’s leading digital securities exchange for alternative assets, to offer seamless access to two of Evolve’s flagship sub-funds—the Evolve-Gifted Fund (EGF) and the ECM Opportunities Growth Fund (ECMOGF). This partnership will see both funds listed on Alta Exchange and broaden investment horizons, offering new avenues to tap into both private and public markets.

The Flagship Funds
The ECM Opportunities Growth Fund aims to deliver capital appreciation by investing in high-potential SME opportunities across Asia, with a clear roadmap toward an eventual IPO exit. This strategy is designed to resonate with investors who seek a high probability of realised returns.

The Evolve-Gifted Fund is an open-ended, multi-strategy fund that seeks to capitalize on opportunistic investments across both private and public markets. EGF strategically invests in a broad range of assets, including equities, debt instruments, ETFs, and private equity, across multiple sectors and geographies. This diversified, adaptive approach enables us to seize market opportunities while managing risk, with the aim of delivering long-term, risk-adjusted outperformance for our investors.

Ted Low, Director for Evolve Funds, stated: “We are excited to offer this opportunity to enhance liquidity for investors interested in private equity assets, but have been deterred by traditional long lock-up periods. In regards to EGF, while our investors appreciate our long-term strategy, they often have short-term liquidity needs that require careful consideration. This partnership offers returns comparable to private equity without the traditional lock-up periods associated with such investments, ensuring they can achieve both immediate and future financial goals.”

Jerry Chua, CEO of Evolve Capital, said “At Evolve Capital, we are thrilled for the launch of this partnership with Alta as it embodies our commitment to financial innovation. We are breaking down barriers for investors by digitizing the investment process, making it easier for them to access high-quality private market opportunities.”

Katherine Ng, Founder and Managing Partner, Katashe Solutions; Investor in Evolve Funds, stated: “As a Web3 solutions venture builder, I am thrilled to be at the forefront of collaboration as it represents a significant step forward in financial innovation, where we, as investors, can unlocking new opportunities to diversify our portfolios and gain exposure to a broader range of asset classes. The future of Real-World Assets (RWA) in digital finance is here, and I am excited to be invested.”

Willie Chang, Head of Alta Exchange, said, “Partnering with Evolve allows us to give investors easier access to Asia’s high-growth sectors through our digital securities exchange. This collaboration expands investors’ investment opportunities, helping them diversify and act quickly on unique market opportunities.”

About Evolve Capital
Evolve Capital is a leading Singapore MAS licensed fund management company, offering tailored investment solutions to institutional and private investors worldwide. Evolve Capital leverages its extensive experience to drive consistent growth and capitalise on opportunities within its ecosystem. We have a panel of seasoned advisory professionals with extensive experiences, and offices across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and North America.

Our Strategy
Evolve Capital seeks to capitalise on high-growth opportunities, with a focus on sectors leveraging the new economy and digitization trends. We also target the consumer value chain, aiming to harness the disruptive dynamics in a region where increasing consumption is a key driver for growth.

For more information, please visit our website.

About Alta
As the leading licensed digital securities exchange for alternative investments in Asia, we are building critical capital market infrastructure backed by some of the most active securities brokerages and bookrunners on the Singapore Exchange – Phillip Securities, PrimePartners and Nomura Holdings (Japan).

Visit us on https://alta.exchange/

Alta Partners with Australia’s Ray White Capital Enhancing Access to Private Real Estate Opportunities

Alta, Asia’s leading digital securities exchange for alternative assets, has partnered with Australia’s largest real estate group, Ray White Capital (RW Capital) to launch the firm’s offerings and broaden access to Australian Real Estate Private Credit.

“We are thrilled to partner with Ray White Capital to bring their exceptional Australian real estate private credit offerings to our platform,” said Muzahir Degani, Head of Private Capital Markets, Alta. “This collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to democratise access to high-quality alternative assets in Asia and beyond. Alta’s global investor community will now have unprecedented access to the robust and diverse opportunities that Australian real estate private credit presents.”

Australian real estate private credit is currently Australia’s number one investment class by annual investment volume. Private credit allocations in Australia have surpassed equity investments, with $25 billion allocated in 2023 and $54 billion allocated year-to-date in 2024. The non-bank real estate market also is forecast to grow significantly, reaching over $154 billion by 2034 (Dixon, L., “The Sweet Spot in APAC Investment Strategies” at Ray White Capital, June 2024).

RW Capital has demonstrated significant growth in capital deployment for credit strategies over the period from 2021 to 2023. Since 2001, RWC has invested $4.6 billion into real estate-backed credit. More than half of that total – $2.7 billion – has been deployed since 2017. Besides private credit, RW Capital has proven expertise in investing in private equity and real estate private equity, investing across all property sectors (commercial, retail, industrial, residential, pubs/hotels) with a property first approach to transactions.

Dan White, Founder and Managing Director at RW Capital added, “We are excited to collaborate with Alta to expand the reach of our Australian real estate private credit offerings. Our partnership with Alta underscores our commitment to providing global investors with access to high-quality, diversified investment opportunities in the Australian market. Through Alta, we can now offer a more streamlined and accessible approach to investing in Australian real estate private credit.”

As private credit continues to see signals for growth, Alta’s partnerships with global investment firms like RW Capital, Hamilton Lane, Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP to provide access to opportunities across private credit and secondary markets around the world.

In an era marked by evolving investor demands for liquidity and portfolio diversification, Alta is committed to tackling the challenge of private market illiquidity with enhanced access, efficiency, and security. In acknowledgment of those efforts, Alta has recently been named as a 2024 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and the Best Alternative Asset Exchange 2024 by the UK-based business publication, Capital Finance International.

About Alta

As the leading licensed digital securities exchange for alternative investments in Asia, we are building critical capital market infrastructure backed by the most active securities brokerages and bookrunners on the Singapore Exchange – Phillip Securities, PrimePartners and Nomura Holdings (Japan).

Visit us on https://alta.exchange/

About Ray White Capital

RW Capital is the leading real estate private capital investment manager in Australia and New Zealand. Prior to becoming a GP in 2015, RW Capital was the family office for Ray White, the #1 real estate agency in Australasia with 12,000+ people and 1,000+ offices. Since 2015, RW Capital has realised over $2 billion of real estate private credit investments with an average IRR of 15%+ p.a. for senior debt and 25%+ p.a. in junior debt.

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Deeksha Kakkar
Marketing Communications Specialist, Alta
deeksha.kakkar@alta.exchange

AltaX, Hamilton Lane and Phillip Securities Collaborate on Tokenised Private Credit Fund under Project Guardian

Parties will address the challenges and opportunities of increasing access to private credit funds as part of the initiative
Enable seamless trading by leveraging an active global community of traders and market makers to enhance liquidity and market participation.
As part of their use case under Project Guardian, the parties also plan to introduce the world’s first tokenised Shariah-compliant private credit fund for an innovative private income product

Alta Exchange (AltaX), a leading private market digital securities exchange in Asia; Phillip Securities Pte. Ltd (PSPL), a member of PhillipCapital; and leading global private markets investment management firm Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) today announced their collaboration in Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Project Guardian, a collaborative initiative between policymakers and the financial industry to enhance the liquidity and efficiency of financial markets through asset tokenisation.

Alongside joining Project Guardian, the three firms are collaborating on a use case aiming to broaden access to the tokenised version of Hamilton Lane’s Senior Credit Opportunities (“SCOPE”) Fund listed on AltaX, which launched in March of 2023. SCOPE is an all-weather senior private credit evergreen vehicle intended for investors seeking potential safety and yield.

Tokenising and listing SCOPE on AltaX marked the completion of the first of two strategic phases for the partnership. Phase one gave accredited and institutional investors the ability to manage their risk exposure dynamically, respond to market conditions with agility and seamlessly engage with a global community of active traders and market makers, thereby enhancing liquidity and market depth.

Phase two aims to look at other ways to broaden access to private credit, including by exploring the potential to introduce the world’s first Shariah-compliant tokenised private credit fund, with the aim of serving the underserved and rapidly growing global Islamic funds market.

“In today’s financial landscape, fixed income vehicles often lack short-term liquidity and accessibility, particularly for those seeking smaller investment opportunities. This restricts efficient capital allocation and hinders a more agile approach to portfolio management. At AltaX, we are committed to breaking down these barriers. Leveraging blockchain technology and our extensive network, we’re transforming the way global investors access alternative assets. Our collaboration with Hamilton Lane and PSPL underscores our commitment to financial inclusivity, expanding market reach, and enabling a diverse range of investors to participate in the growing private credit market,” said Kelvin Lee, Co-founder and CEO, Alta.

Victor Jung, Head of Digital Assets at Hamilton Lane, said: “We’re excited to partner with AltaX and Phillip Securities under Project Guardian, collaborating on a use case that focuses on tokenising our SCOPE Fund. We are focused on continuing to innovate around this offering, opening doors to investors of all types and fostering a more inclusive financial ecosystem. In our view, this collaboration is poised to have a significant impact on private credit and the broader private markets landscape.”

Mr. Luke Lim, Managing Director of Phillip Securities, said: “We are excited to be at the forefront of financial innovation through our collaboration with AltaX and Hamilton Lane under Project Guardian. This partnership represents an exciting frontier for Phillip Securities as we continue to innovate and develop new investment products for our clients. By combining our expertise and resources, we are able to bring cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving and diverse needs of sophisticated investors. This is just the beginning, and we look forward to the significant impact this collaboration will have on expanding opportunities for investors globally and working together towards a sustainable digital asset ecosystem.”

Alta is committed to tackling the challenge of private market illiquidity with its accessible, efficient, and secure exchange platform. In acknowledgment of those efforts, Alta has recently been named as a 2024 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. Alta’s technology-powered initiatives are transforming the financial landscape by empowering a diverse array of investors to engage in alternative investments and the firm believes that broadening access to capital markets is crucial for fostering sustainable growth and generating new opportunities for communities globally.

About Alta
As the leading licensed digital securities exchange for alternative investments in Asia, Alta is building critical capital market infrastructure backed by the most active securities brokerages and bookrunners on the Singapore Exchange – Phillip Securities, PrimePartners and Nomura Holdings (Japan).

Empowering Private Markets: Through its digital securities exchange, Alta enables the tokenisation and digital custody of alternative assets. This end-to-end solution simplifies and expedites the trading of smaller asset blocks, ultimately facilitating access and liquidity in private markets. Access to capital markets is pivotal in all economies, and Alta believes that its role in building this critical infrastructure goes beyond facilitating trades; it paves the way for entrepreneurship, job creation, financial inclusion, and economic resilience, fostering a brighter future for emerging markets and economies.

Innovative Financial Ecosystem: Alta’s journey has seen it transition from securities trading and distribution of comprehensive products, including equities, private credit, funds, and asset-backed securities representing real world assets like whiskies, wines, to include fund management and digital custody.

Find out more on https://alta.exchange/

For media inquiries, please contact:
Deeksha Kakkar
Marketing Communications Specialist, Alta
deeksha.kakkar@alta.exchange

About Hamilton Lane
Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) is one of the largest private markets investment firms globally, providing innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for more than 30 years, the firm currently employs approximately 700 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Hamilton Lane has over $920 billion in assets under management and supervision, composed of more than $124 billion in discretionary assets and approximately $796 billion in non-discretionary assets, as of March 31, 2024. Hamilton Lane specializes in building flexible investment programs that provide clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors and geographies.

For more information, please visit our website or follow Hamilton Lane on LinkedIn.

Hamilton Lane Media Contact
Immy Ransom
iransom@hamiltonlane.com

About Phillip Securities
A member of PhillipCapital, Phillip Securities Pte Ltd offers a comprehensive suite of financial products and services including broking in securities, futures, foreign exchange, bonds, precious metals and commodities, unit trusts, contracts for difference, exchange-traded funds, fund management, managed accounts, insurance planning, regular savings plan, investment research, equity financing and property consultancy. Institutions can also benefit from our corporate finance and advisory services as well as information technology solutions.

Since its inception as a stockbroker in 1975, PhillipCapital has grown into an integrated Asian financial house with a global presence and offers a full range of quality and innovative services to retail and high-net-worth individuals, family offices, as well as corporate and institutional customers. In 1996, Phillip Securities became the first retail broker to launch POEMS, an online trading platform and changed the way investors trade in Singapore.

Today, PhillipCapital headquartered in Singapore, operates in the financial hubs of 15 countries, including offices in Australia, Cambodia, China (and Hong Kong SAR), India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, UK, UAE, USA and Vietnam, serving over 1 million clients with Assets Under Management of total more than USD 50 Billion.

Find out more about us here https://www.phillip.com.sg/ and our award-winning trading platforms here https://www.poems.com.sg/