Sydney-based investment bank Barrenjoey has opened an office in Hong Kong, its second overseas location after Abu Dhabi, to expand Australian and New Zealand equities sales, trading, and research for Asian clients. The expansion follows its acquisition of Forsyth Barr’s local operations, strengthening its presence in the region. Founded in 2020 by former UBS executives Matthew Grounds and Guy Fowler, and backed by Barclays, Barrenjoey operates across equities, research, fixed income, corporate finance, and private capital. The firm’s Abu Dhabi office, launched in 2024, focuses on fixed-income sales and trading in Australian and New Zealand dollars, reinforcing its growing international footprint.