IFS Capital, a Singapore stock exchange-listed private credit firm, has launched its Lendingpot digital loan marketplace in Hong Kong, marking the company’s expansion into the Greater China region.
Lendingpot operates as a single-stop comparison and application platform connecting borrowers with licensed moneylenders. It has been active in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Hong Kong’s private lending market includes more than 2,000 licensed moneylenders, but the sector remains largely offline and fragmented. Lendingpot provides a digital platform that uses data to algorithmically connect borrowers with verified licensed lenders, according to the firm.
Hong Kong’s regulatory framework – including the Money Lenders Ordinance – provides clear licensing and standards, which supports the platform-based model that Lendingpot operates, it said in a statement. Lendingpot’s platform serves both individual borrowers and SMEs.
A soft launch began on 5 January 2026, with a pilot group of licensed moneylenders.
Lendingpot focuses on verified licensed moneylenders. Borrowers can compare loan options and receive cashback on every successful application. On the lender side, the platform provides API integrations and credit scoring tools to improve processing accuracy, reduce approval times, and boost conversions.
“Hong Kong’s private lending sector serves an important function, but many borrowers still have limited visibility over their options,” said Randy Sim, group CEO of IFS Capital.
“Lendingpot gives them a single point of comparison across verified lenders and simplifies the application process. For individual borrowers and SMEs, timely access to financing matters and a transparent platform can make a practical difference.”
