Investment banking revenue set to surge in Asia-Pacific

Bangkok Post · Jutamas Tadthiemrom · 2026-10-21 18:16 UTC

Corporate and investment banking (CIB) is expected to record significant growth among hedge funds and financial sponsors, reflecting a broader shift in the global market, particularly across Asia-Pacific.

Corporate and investment banking (CIB) is expected to record significant growth among hedge funds and financial sponsors, reflecting a broader shift in the global market, particularly across Asia-Pacific.

The combined CIB and nonbank financial institutions (NBFIs) revenue pool will reach approximately $1.1 trillion for full-year 2026—and $1.39 trillion by 2030, according to BCG’s annual CIB report.

Julian Hein, managing director and partner at BCG, said hedge fund revenues are expected to grow by 9% annually until 2030, while revenues from financial sponsors are projected to increase by roughly 8%, compared with 2% for traditional corporate banking.

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