DC Advisory hires Tiger Xu as Head of China Investment Banking as Daiwa continues to invest in its global M&A business
2026, Beijing: DC Advisory, an international investment bank committed to making a difference, announces the appointment of Tiger Xu as Managing Director and Head of China Investment Banking.
Tiger's appointment builds on the expansion of the firm's global Financial Sponsors Group, now more than 40 professionals strong, including the recent hire of Roy Toledano to boost sponsor coverage across Southeast Asia. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. continues to invest in its global M&A business, connecting clients and opportunities across Asia, Europe and the US.
The appointment strengthens the firm’s ability to advise Chinese and international clients as cross-border M&A and capital raising activity creates opportunities globally. Tiger joins with nearly three decades of experience advising financial institutions, corporates and strategic clients across the Healthcare, TMT, energy and consumer sectors. He has led many of the landmark transactions that have shaped China's domestic and global capital markets. Prior to joining Daiwa, he also held senior roles at Credit Suisse China, J.P. Morgan Asia Pacific, Deutsche Bank and China International Capital Corporation (CICC).
Based in Beijing, Tiger will lead DC Advisory's China investment banking business, connecting Chinese corporates, financial institutions and financial sponsors with buyers, investors and capital across Asia, Europe and the US. His notable previous transactions include: Alibaba Group's US$13.2bn Hong Kong secondary listing; JD.com's US$4.5bn Hong Kong secondary listing; Sinochem's US$7.7bn acquisition of Pirelli; Dajia Insurance’s US$1.17bn sale of Tong yang Life Insurance and ABL Life Insurance; Ant Financial Services Group’s US$705mm acquisition of World First; Home Credit’s RMB2.0bn+ Equity Private Placement to PAG Asia Capital; Anbang’s US$457.14mm sale of Vivat; and Huatai International Finance’s US$780mm acquisition of AssetMark and sell US$1.79bn of AssetMark.
“We are seeing increasing demand from clients for advice that crosses markets and connects opportunities between Asia and the rest of the world. Tiger is one of the most respected bankers in China, and his track record on many of the region's most significant transactions, together with his relationships across financial institutions and corporates, will help our clients navigate an increasingly connected global economy.”
“Chinese clients are increasingly looking beyond their home market, and few firms can match the reach into Asia, Europe and the US that DC Advisory offers alongside Daiwa. The opportunity to build our China franchise and give clients access to that global expertise was one I couldn't turn down.”
Over the past 12 months, DC Advisory advised on 184 transactions globally, including 60 cross-border deals. Tiger's appointment builds on the expansion of the firm's global Financial Sponsors Group, now more than 40 professionals strong, including the recent hire of Roy Toledano to boost sponsor coverage across Southeast Asia.
This marks the 21st senior hire for the international firm in 24 months as DC Advisory, along with shareholder Daiwa Securities Group Inc.*, continues to invest in the acquisition of top talent to deliver the premier, mid-market full-service investment bank, globally.
About DC Advisory
DC Advisory is an international investment bank committed to making a difference. As part of an established global business, we offer access to over 750 professionals in 24 locations throughout Asia, Europe, and the US. Across 11 industry focused teams, we offer tailored, independent advice on M&A, debt raisings and restructurings, private capital markets, and access to unrivalled Asia investment knowledge. For more information, visit https://www.dcadvisory.com/about-us >
*As part of Daiwa Securities Group Inc., DC Advisory benefits from a long-standing, committed investor to build a business dedicated to the needs of our global clients. Find out more >
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