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At Chocolate Finance, we believe: When your money is happy, you are happy too.
At Chocolate Finance, we believe:

When your money is happy, you are happy too.

Founded in Singapore, our journey began in 2014 when our visionary founder, Walter de Oude, set out to revolutionize life insurance. With the launch of Singlife, the first licensed life insurance company in nearly 50 years, Walter transformed the industry. Now, he’s taking it a step further by simplifying finance for everyone.
Empowering your financial freedom
We understand that people deserve a better place for their cash, one that empowers them rather than holds them back. That’s why we created Chocolate—a platform designed to make your spare cash work harder for you. With returns that outshine traditional fixed deposits, we’re putting financial power back into the hands of the people.
From Singapore to Hong Kong
As we expand our reach to Hong Kong, we remain dedicated to empowering more individuals with smart financial management. Together, we can reshape how people view and manage their money, creating a community where everyone has the chance to thrive. Let’s make financial happiness a reality.
A photo of a man with a t-shirt with Chocolate Finance's logo and smiling due to his savings being simplified.
Why Chocolate Finance

Our impact speaks for itself

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The stated return is the total earnings by customers across all funds and currencies, including those in the Singapore market, from July 2024 to June 2025.
Returns
HK$137 million+
In just one year, our Chocolate family has enjoyed over HK$137 million in returns.
Global users
100,000+
A thriving community of over 50,000 users worldwide who trust us to manage their savings.
App download
135,000+
Our app has been downloaded over 135,000 times, bringing convenience and joy to our users.
5-Star reviews
1,000+
With 1,000+ five-star reviews, our users love us. Discover your financial happiness today!
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.

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 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
A qualified actuary with over 25 years of experience in retail insurance, banking and asset management.
Tim Jones
Chief Executive Officer
Tim's a fintech expert with 15+ years in financial services and strategy consulting! Driving innovation and growth with his leadership.
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.

You asked, we answered

What is Chocolate Finance?

Chocolate Finance is a new place for your spare cash!  🌟 Enjoy 3.8% p.a. return on your first HK$100k, 3.5% p.a. on your next HK$200k and up to 3.5% p.a. on any amount thereafter.

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.

  • 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 your returns.

The best part? Returns on your first HK$300k are supported by the Chocolate Advantage Programme, which means if we don't meet the returns we’re working towards during the Qualifying Period, we'll make up the difference to you. Smiling yet? 😊

Start making life richer today!

What rate is Chocolate Finance offering?

Chocolate Finance offers a return of 3.8% p.a. on your first HK$100k, 3.5% p.a. on your next HK$200k, and up to 3.5% p.a. on any amount thereafter. Daily returns. No lock-ins. No complex criteria or hoops to jump through.

See your returns daily in the app. Chocolate takes no fee and only makes money after we deliver the return. This means, if we don't make the returns for your first HK$300k, we will make up the difference to you during the Qualifying Period so you enjoy the stated return 🥳. Does it get any better than that? Learn more about the Chocolate Advantage Programme here.

Chocolate reserves the right to change the return from time to time in line with market conditions.

Note: Chocolate Finance is not a bank and doesn't 'offer interest'. Instead, your money earns a 'return' based on the performance of the Chocolate Managed Account portfolio designed to deliver the return.

How does Chocolate Finance generate these great returns?

Your money is invested into a portfolio of SFC authorised funds carefully selected to optimise risk-adjusted returns based on factors like duration, yield to maturity, credit quality and currency. This allows the portfolio to deliver a return of 3.8% p.a. for the first HK$100k, 3.5% p.a. on your next HK$200k and up to 3.5% p.a. on any amount thereafter. We take no fee and make no money until we deliver your returns. What's more, if the portfolio doesn't make 3.8% p.a. for your first HK$100k and 3.5% p.a. on your next HK$200k, the difference will be made up to you by Chocolate so you enjoy the stated return during the Qualifying Period. Does it get any better than that?

To learn more about what the underlying funds invest in, see our FAQ: 👉 What are the underlying funds?

What is the Chocolate Advantage Programme and its Qualifying Period?

The Chocolate Advantage Programme is a promotional programme. It's been put in place to support the returns on your first HK$300k (currently 3.8% p.a. on your first HK$100k and 3.5% p.a. on your next HK$200k) during the Qualifying Period. This means, if for some reason, the portfolio underperforms, the difference will be made up to you by Chocolate so you enjoy the current rate.

The Qualifying Period runs from now until 30th June 2026, or until the assets under management for the Chocolate Managed Account reach HK$1 billion—whichever comes first. Chocolate may, at its discretion, choose to extend or remove the Chocolate Advantage Programme.

Chocolate reserves the right to make changes to the Qualifying Period or adjust its rates at any time without prior notice. The Chocolate Advantage Programme will apply to the revised rate as long as it's within the Qualifying Period. For more details, please refer to the Chocolate Instant Withdrawal Programme and Chocolate Advantage Programme terms and conditions.

Risk disclosure: Chocolate Finance is licensed by the SFC (Securities & Futures Commission of Hong Kong) and cannot guarantee returns. We never want to pause the Chocolate Advantage Programme, but we reserve the right to pause or stop the programme at any time due to market disruptions, over-utilisation, excessive withdrawals, exchange restrictions, or other force majeure events, in order to protect our customers' interest in the long run.

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.
- Step 3: Once verified, add money to your account and start using!

And voila! See your returns daily in the app.

How long do withdrawals take to reach my account?

For withdrawals up to HK$50k, or multiple withdrawals adding up to HK$50k within any 1 given day – You will receive your money instantly! ⚠️ In exceptional circumstances, such as an unusually high volume of withdrawal requests where we have reached our total daily withdrawal cap, you can still withdraw your money – it will just take a little longer to reach you – usually 3 business days, or you can wait until the next day. Read the full terms here.

For withdrawals over HK$50k (or multiple withdrawals adding up to more than HK$50k within any 1 given day) – You should usually receive your money in 3 business days (or a bit longer if you are withdrawing money you recently added). For example, if you withdraw HK$40k instantly and in the same day request another HK$20k, the second withdrawal should usually take 3 business days to reach your account since the total for the day exceeds HK$50k (HK$40k + HK$20k = HK$60k).

In some instances – like if you’ve recently added money, or made multiple transactions or during portfolio rebalancing — your withdrawal might take a little longer to reach your account. That’s because those transactions may not have fully processed by our daily 12:30pm cut-off. In such cases, it can take up to 7 business days.

Is Chocolate Finance Legitimate?

Yes, Chocolate Finance is absolutely legitimate! Chocolate Finance is a brand of Chocolate Finance HK Ltd, which is licensed (CE No. BSF252) under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap 571) to carry out business in Type 1 (Dealing in Securities), Type 4 (Advising on Securities) and Type 9 (Asset Management) regulated activities.

How secure is Chocolate Finance?

Security is our top priority. Here's how we keep your account, money, and data secure:

  • Your money is safeguarded within a separated trust account in a bank.
  • We implement two-factor authentication (2FA) and a pin for high value transactions and withdrawals, adding an extra layer of protection to your account.
  • We provide real-time alerts to keep you informed of any account activity.
  • Our transaction monitoring system keeps a close eye on all transactions and would flag any suspicious activity to ensure your peace of mind.
  • We regularly scan for vulnerabilities and hire independent auditors to conduct internal and external security tests.

Rest assured, Chocolate Finance is operated by Chocolate Finance HK Ltd, licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (CE No. BSF252).

As there are no fees, how does Chocolate Finance make money?

There are no monthly charges or subscriptions for using Chocolate Finance. We invest your money in a portfolio of fixed-income funds and no fees are charged until you achieve the stated returns. We only make money after you’ve made money. So naturally, it’s our number one priority to deliver on your returns.

Only if the return has been achieved and the fund outperforms the returns, we will take a fee of between 0-2%, depending on how much the portfolio outperforms (we've got to make our money somewhere 🤑). We will never take any money from your 3.8% p.a. returns on your first HK$100k or amounts thereafter for performance below 3.5% p.a.

What underlying funds does my money go to?

The Chocolate Finance managed account is a portfolio of funds currently made up of:

  • Amundi Funds US Short Term Bond
  • Invesco USD Ultra-Short Term Debt Fund
  • Taikang Kaitai Overseas Short Tenor Bond Fund
  • abrdn Short Dated Enhanced Income

Portfolio composition may change at the sole discretion of the portfolio manager from time to time. In your app, you will be able to see the information on each fund and the percentage of money allocated to them.

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