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UK fintech firm strengthens its Hong Kong presence with new Central office location

22.05.2025
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(From second left) Vice President, Head of Sales APAC of Options Technology, Mr James Hardcastle; Vice President, Managing Director of Hong Kong, Options Technology, Ms Michelle Kendell; Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at InvestHK Mr Arnold Lau; Global Head of Financial Services, FinTech & Sustainability at InvestHK, Mr King Leung; and Senior Vice President of Fintech at InvestHK, Ms Peggy Kwok at the opening ceremony.

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced today (22 May 2025) that UK financial technology (fintech) company, Options Technology (Options), has opened a new office in Hong Kong, enhancing its capacity to support clients and partners across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to meet the dynamic demands of global financial markets.

Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at InvestHK Mr Arnold Lau said, “We are delighted to support Options as it develops its regional headquarters, positioning the company to effectively meet growing client demand across the Asia-Pacific region. Hong Kong has a world-class business environment, unmatched financial and operational support, access to both local and regional markets, and an excellent technical infrastructure that supports innovation and business on a global scale, making it an ideal and strategic hub for financial technology firms like Options to thrive and expand.”

Vice President and Managing Director for Hong Kong at Options Ms Michelle Kendell said, "Hong Kong is a strategic hub for financial services and innovation in Asia. The expansion reflects our long-term commitment to the region and allows us to meet increasing demand from our clients for ultra-low latency infrastructure and localized services. We see Hong Kong as a vital gateway to APAC markets and a strong base for future growth.” 

She added, “Hong Kong’s world-class connectivity, access to regional talent, and proximity to major financial exchanges make it a unique and strategic location for fintech firms. Its regulatory stability and pro-business environment further reinforce our confidence in continuing to invest here. We are eager to expand our Hong Kong team by recruiting top talent in infrastructure engineering, network operations, client services, and business development."

The new office is located in Central, the heart of Hong Kong’s financial district, allowing the company in close proximity to its clients and key market infrastructure providers, including the Hong Kong Exchange colocation facility. Through this expansion, it aims to strengthen its delivery of real-time market data, infrastructure, and cloud services across Asia.

Options serves its clients globally with offices in New York, London, Belfast, Cambridge, Chicago, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Paris, and Auckland. 

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