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IFS Capital Launches Lendingpot Digital Loan Marketplace in Hong Kong
IFS Capital Limited ("IFS Capital"), the SGX-listed private credit specialist, today announced the launch of its Lendingpot digital loan marketplace in Hong Kong, marking the company's expansion into the Greater China region.
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[{"type":"text","content":"HONG KONG and SINGAPORE, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IFS Capital Limited ("IFS Capital"), the SGX-listed private credit specialist, today announced the launch of its Lendingpot digital loan marketplace in Hong Kong, marking the company's expansion into the Greater China region.","length":294,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Lendingpot operates as a single-stop comparison and application platform connecting borrowers with licensed moneylenders. It has been active in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, where it has a track record of bringing convenience and transparency to private lending markets that remain largely offline.","length":304,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Why Hong Kong","length":13,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"As one of Asia's leading financial hubs, Hong Kong's private lending market includes more than 2,000 licensed moneylenders[1], but the sector remains largely offline and fragmented. Most borrowers still rely on word-of-mouth or storefront visits. Lendingpot bridges this gap by providing a digital platform that leverages data to algorithmically connect borrowers with verified licensed lenders. The city's regulatory framework – including the Money Lenders Ordinance – provides clear licensing and standards, which supports the platform-based model that Lendingpot operates.","length":587,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"A soft launch began on January 5, 2026, with a pilot group of licensed moneylenders. This phased rollout allowed the team to refine the borrower experience and lender integrations ahead of the full public launch. Early feedback from local lenders has confirmed interest in a trusted aggregator for this market.","length":310,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"How the Platform Works","length":22,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Unlike bank-focused comparison sites, 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.","length":342,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Lendingpot's platform serves both individual borrowers and SMEs. For smaller businesses in particular, t...