Hong Kong’s entrepreneurial community recently gathered as OCBC Hong Kong officially launched its Serial Entrepreneur programme, marking a significant milestone for entrepreneurs who manage and scale multiple ventures. Designed as the first banking initiative in Hong Kong built specifically for serial entrepreneurs—founders who run multiple businesses—the programme offers a comprehensive, keyman-centric approach to support their unique needs.
OCBC’s all-rounded support for serial entrepreneurs
Founded in Singapore, OCBC is one of the world’s highest-rated banks, with a focus on the needs of the Greater China and ASEAN markets. OCBC Hong Kong continues to uplift multi-venture entrepreneurs with the support and regional reach they need to move faster and go further. OCBC Hong Kong fully addresses the business and personal banking needs of serial entrepreneurs with the launch of its exclusive privileges, providing a comprehensive one-stop solution. Serial entrepreneurs can take advantage of a range of exclusive benefits from Premium Account, including free Business Account opening and waived full-year Faster Payment System (FPS) outbound transaction fees.
In addition to these Business Account benefits, serial entrepreneurs who successfully join OCBC Premier Banking can enjoy first year waiver by depositing or investing at least HKD500,000 in new funds. They can also unlock a world of extraordinary privileges tailored to personal banking and enjoy attractive welcome rewards of up to HKD106,888. These exclusive privileges for OCBC serial entrepreneurs tailored to support their dynamic business ventures and personal financial goals. It comes with a dedicated relationship manager to help entrepreneurs steadily expand their business footprint and seize new opportunities in the modern era.
Session highlights: Insights from OCBC leadership
In her address, Ms Elaine Heng, Head of Global Commercial Banking at OCBC, emphasised the rising influence of serial entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia. She underscored OCBC’s commitment to supporting this dynamic segment through its Singapore–Hong Kong twin-hub strategy, built on trusted partnerships, innovative solutions, and data-driven insights. Elaine highlighted the regional expansion of the programme in 2025, anchored by a lending target of SGD 5 billion by 2028 and faster credit approvals that recognise entrepreneurs’ track records rather than assessing each venture in isolation—a keyman-centric approach that strengthens trust.
Ms Ruby Yiu, Head of Emerging Business at OCBC Hong Kong, further expanded on the growing opportunities for serial entrepreneurs in the region. She noted that OCBC Hong Kong’s SME loan experienced double-digit growth within several months after the pilot programme launched in July 2025, demonstrating strong momentum. Ruby highlighted OCBC Hong Kong’s strategic position in enabling this cross-border growth—leveraging its regional network and innovative financing solutions to empower businesses to scale confidently across markets.
A panel discussion on the future of entrepreneurship
The day’s highlight was the panel discussion, “Pioneering the Future: The Journey of Serial Entrepreneurs”, featuring two distinguished Hong Kong serial entrepreneurs: Mr Jason Or and Mr Sonny Yeung, alongside renowned business leader Mr Ricky Szeto and Mr Joseph Yuen, Head of Serial Entrepreneur at OCBC Hong Kong.
Their candid discussion explored the realities of managing multiple ventures—from identifying opportunities across sectors to balancing vision, execution, and social impact. Their stories resonated strongly with the audience, grounding the event’s theme in actual experience while illustrating why Hong Kong continues to be a breeding ground for purposeful innovation and a gateway for ideas to go global.
Mr Joseph Yuen offered an inside look into OCBC Hong Kong’s keyman-centric approach, which evaluates entrepreneur’s entire portfolio, including operating experience, track record, and overall strategy. The programme supports cross-border growth through flexible financing, regional insights, and seamless account opening.
Mr Jason Or: OCBC Hong Kong trusts my vision for social good
A former Microsoft enterprise systems solution architect with over 20 years of experience, Mr Jason Or now dedicates his expertise to solving deep-rooted societal challenges through technology. He is the founder of three businesses: his flagship gerontechnology company, SmartAge, which offers AI solutions to detect early signs of health abnormalities by analysing seniors’ activity patterns without cameras or wearables; his first startup, Univercreation, which provides AI-driven IT consulting services to enterprises; and his third venture, Donut Care, which uses AR smart glasses to deliver affordable ulcer treatment solutions for patients.
He was invited by the bank to participate in the 2025 Emerging Enterprise Awards, fostering valuable connections with fellow entrepreneurs in ASEAN markets and expanding his professional perspective. As his businesses expanded into ASEAN markets, he chose to work with OCBC Hong Kong, drawn by the bank’s One Group Approach and strongly supported by its regional network. Amid evolving market dynamics, OCBC Hong Kong remains committed to offering comprehensive, one-stop solutions, empowering customers to navigate international expansion and scale their operations, thereby realising limitless entrepreneurial aspirations.
Mr Sonny Yeung: A next-generation industrialist championing ESG transformation
Mr Sonny Yeung represents a rising generation of young and fresh Hong Kong entrepreneurs infusing traditional industry with sustainability for a better future. He leads a diversified portfolio including HTH International Trading Limited, Scrooge Light Limited, and Scrooge Warehouse and Logistics Limited, with industries spanning over disinfectant manufacturing, trading and logistics.
Since establishing his relationship with OCBC Hong Kong, hehas benefited from accelerated multi-entity onboarding, streamlined identity verification processes and bespoke financing—including newly approved Green Loan supporting his EV fleet. OCBC Hong Kong streamlined cumbersome processes like business account openings, enabling swift handling that made his entrepreneurial journey smoother. OCBC Hong Kong proactively identified his needs; when he had new initiatives, they promptly recommended tailored financing options that suited him perfectly.
A new chapter for Hong Kong's multi-venture entrepreneurs
The launch of OCBC’s Serial Entrepreneur programme marks the beginning of a long-term commitment to supporting entrepreneurs whose ambitions extend across sectors and over time. Purpose-built for multi-venture leaders, the programme offers clear advantages designed to help entrepreneurs move faster and scale with confidence:
- Fast-track account opening with no fees that removes repeated identity verification procedures and significantly shortens approval time, allowing new entities to open accounts quickly and seize opportunities.
- Consolidated financing limits that assess the entrepreneur’s overall business strength rather than the age of each new company, providing greater working capital.
- Integrated resources that support expansion, from ESG certification to unlocking growth opportunities across Southeast Asia.
- Exclusive privileges allow entrepreneurs to better coordinate business funds with personal finances, enhancing the efficiency of capital utilisation.
Through its immersive launch event, meaningful conversations, and focus on community building, OCBC Hong Kong reinforced a simple truth: entrepreneurship is a continuous journey of reinvention. As some of Hong Kong’s most forward-thinking entrepreneurs drive the next wave of innovation, OCBC Hong Kong stands ready to elevate serial entrepreneurs—venture after venture, vision after vision, chapter after chapter.
More details of exclusive privileges for OCBC serial entrepreneurs: https://www.ocbc.com.hk/iwov-resources/hk/ocbc/business/pdf/SEPA1.pdf
Planning your next venture? Learn more about the OCBC Serial Entrepreneur programme: https://www.ocbc.com.hk/business-banking/smes/serial-entrepreneur
Exclusive privileges for OCBC serial entrepreneurs are subject to the Terms and Conditions, please refer to the relevant page for details.
