Singapore wealth-tech firms are increasingly using Hong Kong as their first major overseas expansion market, betting that the city’s large pool of idle savings, deep wealth base and role as a regional financial hub will support the scaling of their retail investment platforms.The latest entrant, Chocolate Finance, launched in Hong Kong last month with a product targeting retail investors’ idle cash. It offers 3.8 per cent annualised returns on the first HK$100,000 (US$12,763) with no minimum balance, no lock-up period and daily interest accrual.CEO Tim Jones said the firm chose Hong Kong as its first overseas market because of the amount of idle savings in the banking system. He estimated about HK$4 trillion was sitting in local bank accounts, comprising HK$1 trillion in current accounts and HK$3 trillion in savings deposits.
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Why Singapore wealth-tech firms are choosing Hong Kong as their first overseas market
Singaporean wealth-tech firms are increasingly selecting Hong Kong as their initial overseas expansion market. This strategic choice is driven by Hong Kong's substantial pool of idle savings, significant wealth base, and its established position as a regional financial hub, all of which are expected to facilitate the growth of their retail investment platforms.
Peggy YeSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-03 · 06:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Singaporean wealth-tech firms are increasingly selecting Hong Kong as their initial overseas expansion market. This strategic choice is driven by Hong Kong's substantial pool of idle savings, significant wealth base, and its established position as a regional financial hub, all of which are expected to facilitate the growth of their retail investment platforms. Chocolate Finance, a recent entrant, launched in Hong Kong last month with a product designed to attract retail investors' idle cash, offering competitive annualised returns with flexible terms. The firm's CEO cited the estimated HK$4 trillion in local bank accounts as a primary reason for choosing Hong Kong. This trend highlights Hong Kong's appeal for wealth-tech companies seeking to scale their operations beyond their home market.
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Chocolate Finance launched its retail investment platform in Hong Kong last month.
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Chocolate Finance offers 3.8 per cent annualised returns on the first HK$100,000 with no minimum balance and no lock-up period.
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Singapore wealth-tech firms are increasingly using Hong Kong as their first major overseas expansion market.
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Approximately HK$4 trillion is sitting in local Hong Kong bank accounts, comprising HK$1 trillion in current accounts and HK$3 trillion in savings deposits.
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