OCBC Hong Kong has announced a new financing initiative by OCBC Group aimed at supporting serial entrepreneurs in Hong Kong by the end of 2025.

The initiative is part of the group’s wider strategy to assist entrepreneurs managing multiple small and early-stage businesses across its core markets of Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

OCBC Group has set a target of providing S$5 billion in loans to serial entrepreneurs across these four markets by 2028.

Since 2019, the bank has extended S$1.5 billion in financing to more than 1,800 serial entrepreneurs in Singapore and Malaysia.

The group aims to disburse an additional S$3.5 billion between 2025 and 2028, with the Hong Kong programme expected to be launched by the end of 2025.

Unlike conventional banking approaches that assess each business individually, often to the disadvantage of start-ups, OCBC Hong Kong evaluates an entrepreneur’s overall business portfolio.

This includes operational experience, track record, and strategic vision.

Entrepreneurs are also supported by a dedicated Group Relationship Manager and specialists in areas such as cash management, corporate advisory, and wealth management.

The bank is offering sector-specific financing solutions tailored to the needs of serial entrepreneurs.

These include working capital loans, venture financing, cross-border expansion support, sustainable finance, and corporate finance advisory services for mergers and acquisitions.

Ruby Yiu, Head of Emerging Business at OCBC Hong Kong, stated:

“This new banking initiative showcases our dedication to enabling founders to expand and manage their ventures with ease. To further strengthen our commitment, a new department was established in July, focused on providing tailored support to serial entrepreneurs, enabling them to achieve ongoing success. Through this initiative, we hope to set a new standard in the market and gain widespread recognition for our efforts in fostering entrepreneurial growth.”

In the first half of 2025, OCBC Hong Kong received several awards in recognition of its work with small and medium-sized enterprises.

These include “Best Commercial Bank for SMEs – Hong Kong”, “Hong Kong SME Bank of the Year”, and the “Digital SME Banking – Outstanding Award”.

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