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Deep Expertise
Our bankers bring focused expertise in M&A, capital structure advisory, and credit solutions — providing advice that is aligned to your long-term strategic objectives, not just the immediate transaction.
Our Businesses · Advisory & Capital Solutions
Strategic advice
Real capital
Singapore · India · UAE · United Kingdom
Our Approach
Enduring partnerships Exceptional execution
Family-Owned Enterprises
Cross-Border
Integrated Platform
Our global Advisory and Capital Solutions business is built on a culture of enduring partnerships and a commitment to delivering exceptional execution, idea generation, and client service.
Backed by Lighthouse Canton's global presence across Asia, MENA region, Europe and beyond, we are positioned to serve clients at the nexus of international capital markets and industry. What sets us apart is the seamless integration of our Advisory and Capital Solutions capabilities with Lighthouse Canton's established Asset and Wealth Management platform — giving our clients access to a unique confluence of strategic advice, deep market intelligence, and real capital.
Our Distinction
Why Lighthouse Canton
Four convictions shape every engagement — the way we advise, the relationships we build, and the outcomes we pursue for our clients.
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Exceptional Execution
We combine a thorough understanding of our clients' needs with insights drawn from Lighthouse Canton's broader platform and network to generate and execute approaches tailored to each engagement.
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Global Access
With a footprint spanning key financial centers across Asia, the Middle East, and global markets, we bring differentiated cross-border relationships and market insights to unlock opportunities for our clients.
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The Power of One Platform
Our Advisory and Capital Solutions business sits within a fully integrated financial services firm. Our Asset Management and Wealth Management businesses provide us with investor networks and market and capital access that pure advisory boutiques cannot offer— creating a distinct advantage for every client we serve.
What We Do
Our Services
Two integrated capabilities, delivered as one practice — strategic M&A advisory, and bespoke corporate finance across the capital structure.
M&A Advisory01Strategic · Cross-Border
Investment Banking and M&A Advisory
Capabilities
Strategic and M&A advisory services for families and family-owned enterprises
Capital Solutions02Tailored · Across the Capital Structure
Corporate Finance and Capital Solutions
Capabilities
Tailored financing solutions across the capital structure with varying degrees of complexity
Bespoke lending solutions for early to late-stage corporates
Private Credit & Debt Advisory
Our Edge
The Lighthouse Canton Advantage
Most advisory firms offer advice. We offer advice backed by an active investment platform
Lighthouse Canton's Asset Management business brings active insights and intelligence that feeds into the advice we give.
Our Wealth Management network connects clients to a global base of sophisticated investors and family offices, opening doors to capital that traditional advisory firms cannot access.
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Broader Capital Access
Through our investor and client relationships across asset classes and geographies.
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Sharper Market Insight
Drawn from our active investment and portfolio management activities.
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Aligned Incentives
We think like investors because we are investors
Track Record
Selected Transactions
A representative selection of mandates executed across M&A advisory, structured financing, and capital raises — spanning Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Hotel Acquisition
Deal Size:US$80M
Mandate:Lighthouse Canton advised Lotus One on the purchase of the Duxton Reserve hotel in Singapore.
Financing and Equity Raise
Deal Size:~US$200M
Mandate:Lighthouse Canton engaged in procuring placement of preferred equity along with future senior financing of a real estate asset for an Asian UHNW family.
Capital Raise
Deal Size:Undisclosed
Mandate:Lighthouse Canton engaged in advising a medical technology company on their capital raising needs.
Asset Sale
Deal Size:~US$400M
Mandate:Lighthouse Canton engaged in helping an Asian family sell their stake in a large European real estate portfolio.
Global Reach
Our Global Footprint
Lighthouse Canton operates across Singapore, India, GIFT city, the UAE, UK and other key financial centers — giving our clients on-the-ground access to some of the world's fastest-growing and most active deal markets.
Our cross-border capabilities are particularly relevant for clients seeking to navigate transactions that span multiple jurisdictions, regulatory environments, and investor bases.
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Global Offices
3
Continents
$6B+
AUM (as of march 2026)
MAS
Singapore
Headquarters. Regional wealth and asset management.
DFSA
Dubai
Middle East and Africa wealth management.
SEBI
India
Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata.
IFSCA
GIFT City
USD-denominated. Tax-efficient structures.
FCA
UK
Global investment banking capabilities.
Leadership
Meet Our Experts
Senior bankers with global pedigree — former Managing Directors and sector heads from leading international banks, now operating as one integrated team.
Amrit Singh
Global Head of Key Clients and InstitutionsWealth · Investment Banking25+ years of wealth management and investment banking experience. Previously held senior leadership roles at Deutsche Bank, including Managing Director and Head of Wealth Management for Global South Asia, and Head of M&A for India, Middle East, and Africa.
Balaji Prasanna
Executive Vice Chairman — Key Client SolutionsStructured Lending · Wealth35+ years in banking, bringing extensive expertise in structured lending and wealth planning. Previously served as Global Head of Lending and as Vice Chairman on the executive committee of Deutsche Bank, where he was instrumental in transforming private banking and lending strategies.
Henrik Aslaksen
President — Lighthouse Canton InternationalM&A · Family Enterprises30+ years of M&A and Investment Banking experience, strengthening relationships with major family-owned enterprises globally. Previously Executive Chairman of Investment Banking EMEA at Credit Suisse and Global Head of M&A at Deutsche Bank.
Bhaskar Gopalan
Senior Advisor — Key Client SolutionsCredit · Capital StructureNearly 35 years of experience in banking and financial services across US and Asian markets. Previously served as Executive Director — Financing Risk at Standard Chartered Bank, responsible for capital structure solutions via recapitalization, refinancing, and growth capital for corporates.
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Muffazal Arsiwalla
Managing Director, Head of Capital Solutions & Advisory, IndiaM&A · Equity · DebtOver two decades of investment banking experience across M&A, equity and debt capital markets. Before joining Lighthouse Canton, held senior leadership roles at Deutsche Bank India, including Head of M&A — strengthening client relationships and delivering complex domestic and cross-border transactions.
