SINGAPORE -
Media OutReach Newswire - 24 August 2026 -
Chocolate Finance will officially launch Chocolate Business Accounts this week at
The Business Show Asia 2026, expanding its cash management offering to Singapore businesses just two years after launching its consumer platform.
Chocolate Business
is a Cash Managed Account, rather than a corporate bank account or
fixed deposit. Most corporate bank accounts offer low interest.
Chocolate Business aims to help businesses earn better returns on their
cash while keeping it easily accessible when needed.
Walter de Oude, Founder and CEO of Chocolate Finance, said:
"Businesses often earn very little on the cash sitting in their bank
accounts, and frankly, the returns can be rubbish. We think we can do
better. Businesses need their cash available for payroll, suppliers and
whatever comes next, but there's no reason it should sit around earning
next to nothing in the meantime. Chocolate Business lets that cash work
harder while staying accessible. Business owners have been asking us for
this, and to us, it just makes sense."
The launch comes as Singapore businesses face continued pressure to
manage costs and use their available capital more efficiently. A recent
industry survey
estimated that SMEs lose S$800 million in potential interest each year
by leaving idle cash in low-yield accounts, while 45% identified
liquidity as a priority.
Chocolate Business gives businesses an alternative way to manage the
cash that they do not immediately need for daily operations, without
committing it to a fixed tenure. The launch also marks Chocolate
Finance's expansion beyond its original consumer offering. Since
launching two years ago, the company has grown to approximately S$1.6
billion in assets under management and more than 150,000 customers.
Key features of Chocolate Business include:
- - Returns on business cash: Businesses can currently enjoy 1.5% p.a.
on their first S$300,000, supported by the Chocolate Top-Up Programme
during the qualifying period, and up to 1.5% p.a. on amounts above that.
- - No lock-ins: Businesses can request withdrawals at any time, with no fixed tenure, withdrawal charges or penalties.
- - Daily visibility: Business owners can track their account balance
and returns each day through the dedicated Chocolate Business app.
- - No Fees: Chocolate Finance makes money only after it has met its target return.
Businesses can add funds to their accounts via FAST transfers or
PayNow. There is no minimum or maximum deposit requirement, while
withdrawals typically take between one and two business days, depending
on the amount.
Chocolate Finance will be showcasing its suite of solutions at booth
220 during The Business Show Asia on 26 and 27 August 2026 at Sands Expo
and Convention Centre. New business account sign-ups at the show can
enjoy a special welcome reward.
The Chocolate Business app is available now to download via the
Apple App Store and
Google Play Store.