Futu Named the Strategic Partner for Hong Kong Homgrown AI App "HKChat", Empowering Citizens with Leading Financial Intelligence

(Hong Kong, December 22, 2025) Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Limited ("Futu") has been named a key strategic partner of HKChat, Hong Kong's first AI-powered public service application. Combining Futu's advanced financial AI technology with HKChat's established services in government and public affairs, the two parties aim to deliver a smarter, more comprehensive AI experience for Hong Kong citizens. This collaboration not only represents a pioneering expansion of Futu's AI services beyond its app but also serves as a recognition of the company's credibility, platform reliability, and stringent security standards.

Futu Bolsters HKChat's Financial AI Capabilities

HKChat, operated by HKChat OmniServe Limited, leverages the large language model developed by the Hong Kong Generative AI Research & Development Center (HKGAI). Launched in late November, it quickly ascended to the top of the free app charts on the Hong Kong App Store within just five days.

Designed as a trusted "AI Buddy" for Hong Kong citizens, HKChat currently focuses on practical services such as government affairs, transportation, and weather, forming a smart service network that caters to people's daily needs. However, when it comes to financial information, a critical area of interest for many Hong Kong residents, HKChat's reliance on a general-purpose large language model poses limitations in delivering the depth, accuracy, and timeliness that users expect.

To bridge this gap, Futu will integrate its proprietary AI product, Futubull AI, into HKChat, enabling HKChat users to access fast, efficient, and professional responses when querying about investment trends, stock performance, or broader market movements.

Futubull AI: Reliable Financial Intelligence Backed by Market Data and Investor Knowledge

Futubull AI serves as the technical backbone of this collaboration and has built strong trust among investors since its launch on the Futu platform in March.

What sets Futubull AI apart is Futu's robust infrastructure as Hong Kong's largest tech broker. Unlike generic AI models that rely mainly on publicly available data, Futubull AI taps into a wealth of high-quality, real-time financial information from the Futu platform. These diverse and traceable data sources form a powerful knowledge base, enabling Futubull AI to provide context-aware responses that users can count on.

With the integration of Futubull AI, HKChat now has a "financial intelligence chip," significantly elevating its financial support to the public and improving overall user experience. It brings professional-grade insights within reach, making financial knowledge more inclusive and part of people's everyday life.

13 Years in Hong Kong: Futu Innovates with Purpose

Mr. Daniel Tse, Managing Director of Futu Securities, said: "We are deeply honored to partner with HKChat in building a smarter, more inclusive civic service ecosystem for Hong Kong. Being selected as HKChat's first corporate collaborator is a powerful endorsement of Futu's technology, stability, and commitment to security. We look forward to making professional financial intelligence a natural part of every resident's digital life."

Prof. GUO YIKE, HKUST Provost and Director of HKChat OmniServe Limited, said: "HKChat has always been committed to innovation, striving to deliver a more comprehensive AI experience for the public. By partnering with Futu, we can leverage its expertise in the financial sector to expand HKChat's service offerings, while providing users of both platforms with more well-rounded information. Looking ahead, we aim to collaborate with partners across an even wider spectrum of fields, contributing to the vibrant growth of Hong Kong's AI ecosystem."

As an SFC-licensed technology-driven brokerage with over 13 years of operations in Hong Kong, Futu brings proven stability and innovation to this partnership. Both parties are committed to deepening cooperation, and collaborating with more industry leaders to create more diverse intelligent services that benefit all Hong Kong citizens.