Tiger Brokers is going all-in on Hong Kong. The Singapore-based online brokerage plans to double its headcount in the city over the next two to three years, aiming to cash in on the booming offshore wealth of Chinese investors.
Right now, the company has 60 employees in Hong Kong. But with Chinese money flowing overseas faster than ever, Tiger’s CEO Tianhua Wu says that’s nowhere near enough. “Hong Kong isn’t just about its residents—it’s about being China’s financial front porch to the world,” he told Reuters.
If you’re a retail investor, this could mean more access to trading platforms, faster tech, and maybe even better pricing. If you’re a high-net-worth individual or a startup looking to go public, this move adds more fuel to Hong Kong’s already hot IPO scene.
Wu’s message is simple: Chinese capital isn’t going away—it’s just going offshore. And Tiger wants to be the first one waiting with open arms (and low fees).
Why Now?
Since China’s stimulus push last September, investors have poured over HK$651 billion ($83 billion) into Hong Kong-listed shares through the Southbound Stock Connect. That’s more than double last year’s figures, according to CICC analysts.
Add to that the growing number of Chinese family offices setting up in Hong Kong, and the case for Tiger Brokers scaling up becomes obvious. It’s like watching money migrate—except this time, the brokers are following the clients.
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The Bigger Picture
Tiger Brokers’ parent firm, UP Fintech, has been growing fast across the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. It already manages over $50 billion in global assets. But Hong Kong is now the prize, especially with mainland firms like Ant Group making moves here too.
In just the first quarter of 2025, Tiger’s assets under custody in Hong Kong quadrupled. IPO pipelines are heating up again. Wu even hinted that “star firms” from China are coming to Hong Kong for listings.
And in a world where the U.S.-China trade war keeps making headlines, Wu’s bet is clear: Hong Kong remains China’s offshore financial lifeline.
Tiger Brokers isn’t just growing—it’s staking a claim on where China’s money will live next. And Hong Kong is the new battleground.
Because when Beijing sneezes, Wall Street catches a cold—but Hong Kong buys stocks.
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