Asia Pacific Investment Bank was initiated by China Nanjing state-owned Nanjing Zijin Investment Group Co Ltd and approved by Labuan Financial Services Authority of Malaysia. The bank formally obtained its investment banking license in April 2017.
Its main services include bond underwriting, trade finance, asset management, wealth management and Islamic finance. The bank is currently headquartered in Labuan, with its main marketing office in Kuala Lumpur. Its wholly-owned subsidiary is located in Shanghai and its representative office is situated in Nanjing, China.