about essential




Essential Finance is your offshore investment partner – available online, 24/7, from anywhere in the world. We provide a range of professional services, best-in-class products and tailored solutions for individuals and businesses.


We are independently owned by the Essential Group and managed by experienced financial professionals who understand that consumers require solutions and services, not products and promises. Our advice is independent and rigorous, and our services transparent and comprehensive. We combine this with new technologies that allow our clients to be as hands-on with their finances as they wish. Of course, clients may also delegate management to us - flexibility is central to the Essential service.


Managed by expats for expats, we have thousands of clients and members located throughout Asia Pacific and the rest of the world. Whatever their profession or nationality, whether they require financial planning or better management of existing investments; our clients are attracted to Essential by our unique online offerings, and the skilled guidance, management and support provided by our multinational teams.


The Essential Group has registered offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Bangkok, Singapore and Mauritius. Our corporate growth is driven by strong performance. The offshore investment portal was launched in 2004 and is recognised as one of the world’s leading online platforms for offshore investing and management services.