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Our belief is this: When your money is happy, you are happy too.

Our belief is this:
When your money is happy, you are happy too.

In 2014, our founder, Walter de Oude, had a vision to simplify life insurance.

So he started Singlife – the first new life insurance company in Singapore to be licensed in almost 50 years, which is now one of the largest insurance companies in Singapore. He changed the insurance industry forever. Now he wants to go one step further. He wants to simplify your savings too.

Which is why he has started Chocolate. Because he believes if your money is happy, you’re happy too.

A photo of a man with a t-shirt with Chocolate Finance's logo and smiling due to his savings being simplified.
Who we are

Meet
the team

At Chocolate Finance, we have brought together a team of experts who have a passion for changing the finance industry. We believe there’s a better way. For you and, as consumers, for ourselves.

We have people who make technology work for you. People who make your experience with Chocolate simple, frictionless and joyful. People who know where to invest your money to help you get the happy returns. We are people who care about making your life richer.

Chocolate's investors include well-known names like Peak XV (previously Sequoia), Prosus, partners of DST Global, Chocolate Ventures and other leading investors.

We’re one team with one dream. All working for you.
Walter de Oude - Founder and CEO for Chocolate Finance
Walter de Oude
Founder and CEO
A qualified actuary with over 25 years of experience in retail insurance, banking and asset management.
Benjamin Tan - Chief Investment Officer for Chocolate Finance
Benjamin Tan
Chief Investment Officer
Benjamin's got 20+ years rocking portfolio management, wealth setups, and capital market smarts!
Thomas Chia - Chief Technology Officer for Chocolate Finance
Thomas Chia
Chief Technology Officer
A decade of hands-on experience in technology and finance, ranging from early-stage startups to corporate enterprise.
Anushka Yadav - Chief Creative Officer for Chocolate Finance
Anushka Yadav
Chief Creative Officer
With a passion for all things creative, she's driven excellence for 12 years, shaping brands and user experiences across diverse business landscapes.
Anto Lawrence - Chief Product Officer for Chocolate Finance
Anto Lawrence
Chief Product Officer
Over 15 years of Product Management experience, skilled in launching digital products across diverse markets.
Artur Luhaäär - Operations & finance for Chocolate Finance
Artur Luhaäär
Operations & finance
Artur has cofounded two fintech startups, developed teams, products, crafted operations and successfully raised millions in funding.
Amelia Tan - Head of Compliance for Chocolate Finance
Amelia Tan
Head of Compliance
More than 15 years of investment and regulatory compliance experience in the financial industry.

Why the name Chocolate Finance?

Well why not? 😛 We’re building a happy place for your money so we thought of naming it something that evokes happiness too!
  • Everyone loves Chocolate.
  • Chocolate makes you happy.
  • We want you to be happy about your money.
Our vision

Redefine the meaning of wealth and help people make their lives richer.

We are a company that aims to create financial happiness for everyone, by creating simple and frictionless products that put a smile on your face when you think about finances.

We are growing with you.

The journey has just begun for us. We’re a company that is open to feedback and is growing steadily. Watch this space as we bring more services and product offerings in near time. Tell us what you’d like to see next in the Chocolate app.
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Photo of Chocolate Finance's App in a mobile phone where customers can see their daily returns on their savings.

You asked, we answered

What is Chocolate Finance?

Chocolate Finance is a new place for your spare cash!  🌟 Enjoy 3% p.a. return on your first S$20k, 2.7% p.a. on your next S$30k and a target 2.7% p.a. on any amount thereafter.

  • Daily returns: See your returns every single day.
  • No lock-ins, withdraw anytime.
  • No complex criteria or hoops to jump through.
  • What's more, we take no fees and make no money until we deliver the target return.

The best part? Returns on your first S$50k are supported by the Chocolate Top-Up Programme, which means if we don't meet the target returns during the Qualifying Period, we'll top up the difference. Smiling yet? 😊

Chocolate Visa debit Card: Every Chocolate Finance account comes with a free Visa debit card, with probably the best FX rates in town. Because making life richer starts with spending smarter!

Boost your savings with USD

Enjoy higher returns with the Chocolate USD Account – 4.3% p.a. on your first US$20k, 4% p.a. on your next US$30k, and a target 4% p.a. on balances above US$50k. All the same benefits as SGD, just in USD.

Start making life richer today!

Where is Chocolate Finance based?

Chocolate Finance is a brand proudly founded in Singapore. Registered under the name Chocfin Pte Ltd, we are a private company founded in Singapore, with our head office located in Singapore.

How is Chocolate Finance different from others in the market?

Chocolate Finance is a new place for your spare cash.

We are not a bank or a fixed deposit – we don’t require you to lock in your money for long periods, jump through hoops, or deal with confusing tiered rates. With Chocolate Finance, you can see your returns every single day in the app. You can withdraw your money anytime – hello, happy money.

We invest your funds in a carefully curated portfolio, which can include a mix of conservative short-duration fixed income funds and money market funds. The portfolio is currently targeting a return of 3% p.a. on your first S$20k and 2.7% p.a. on amounts above that. And if we don’t meet that target return for your first S$50,000 during the Qualifying Period (3% p.a. on your first S$20k and 2.7% p.a. on your next S$30k), we’ll top up the difference to ensure you enjoy the full return. What’s more, Chocolate Finance only makes money once we achieve your target return. It doesn’t get better than that, does it? Learn more about our Top-Up Programme here.

To understand more about which underlying funds we are currently investing in, see our FAQ: 👉 What are the underlying funds?

How do I open a Chocolate Finance account?

Easily! You can open a Chocolate Finance account in minutes.

  • Step 1: Download the Chocolate Finance app from the App Store or Google Play.
  • Step 2: Sign up and verify your identity using Singpass MyInfo.
  • Step 3: Once verified, add money to your account using bank FAST transfer or PayNow QR.

And voila! See your returns daily in the app.

I've got an idea/suggestion for improvement, how do I share it? Do I get anything in return?

Share your ideas and win - you can help make Chocolate Finance better for everyone. However small or big – tell us what you think, and stand a chance to win up to S$100! From now until 30th September 2025, share feedback, suggestions, or report a bug and the top 3 reporters will be rewarded – 1st place: S$100, 2nd place: S$50, 3rd place: S$25. Rewards will be credited to winners' accounts in April. We can't wait to hear from you.

To get started, simply shake your phone, take a screenshot or tap on the ‘Share your ideas and win’ banner under the 'More with Chocolate' section on your app homepage and follow the instructions on the pop-up!

How do I report an email, social media handle, website or app impersonating Chocolate?

Whilst imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, we take things like this seriously. Please help us to control impersonations by reporting this to our team immediately. The fastest way is to open the Chocolate Finance app and tap on the pink WhatsApp icon in the top right corner of your homepage and we'll get chatting! Alternatively, you can call us on +65 9479 7979 or email support@chocolatefinance.com. We thank you in advance.

Download the app and sign up now.

It only takes a few minutes.

Download the app and sign up
Verify your identity using Singpass
Top up to enjoy happy returns
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Photo of Chocolate Finance's App in a mobile phone where customers can see their daily returns on their savings.
3% p.a. return
On your first S$20k.
2.7% p.a. return
On your next S$30k.
Target 2.7% p.a.
On amounts thereafter.
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Security is our top priority.
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