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Endowus offers a variety of low-risk cash management solutions, providing investors with more options to earn returns on their idle funds.
General bank savings and fixed deposit services
Overview of fixed and variable rate solutions available on Endowus
Endowus Fixed-Rate Savings: Unlock superior interest rates of up to 3.95% p.a.^
Endowus launched a new service Fixed-Rate Savings in February 2025, offering clients superior interest rates from leading banks in Hong Kong, applicable for tenors of 1 month, 3 months, or 6 months.
Fixed-Rate Savings aims to provide customers with attractive fixed returns by partnering with trusted banks in Hong Kong, offering industry-leading corporate fixed deposit rates.
What is a money market fund?
A money market fund is a mutual fund that invests in high-quality, short-term debt instruments and cash equivalents. These investments typically include Treasury bills (T-bills), commercial paper, and certificates of deposit (CDs), which are known for their liquidity and low risk.
Money market funds are designed to offer investors a relatively low-risk place to invest easily accessible cash while earning a modest return.
Read more: How to choose between money market funds
Latest market commentary (August 2025)
Investor attention on the global trade front has pivoted squarely to US-China relations, especially as a key tariff deadline with other trading partners, including the European Union, passed earlier this month. Smaller, targeted agreements have helped to ease transatlantic trade tensions for now. In contrast, the situation with China saw a more dramatic development: a last-minute agreement to pause the implementation of significant new tariffs, providing a short-term boost to market sentiment by averting an immediate escalation.
This 90-day truce delays levies targeting key Chinese sectors, such as electric vehicles and consumer electronics, opening a window for negotiation. Both sides have reportedly formed specialised working groups to tackle core, long-standing issues, including intellectual property rights and market access.
For investors, the focus over the next three months will be on any tangible progress from these talks, as the outcome could either signal a path towards de-escalation or simply postpone significant disruptions to global trade.
In terms of interest rates, the outlook is shaped by this evolving trade backdrop, alongside a mix of moderating inflation and a resilient labour market. A successful negotiation could further ease price pressures, while a failure could reignite inflationary concerns. Federal Reserve officials have acknowledged the progress on disinflation but continue to stress a data-dependent approach, seeking more consistent evidence that inflation is moving sustainably towards their target.
Last month, Fed officials stated that recent indicators have suggested that economic activity has continued to expand at a consistent pace, despite the shift in net exports. Unemployment rates continue to remain low, and labour market conditions remain solid, though inflation remains somewhat elevated. The committee stated that they will continue to monitor the economic outlook, with their goals remaining steady, focusing on supporting employment and returning inflation to 2%.
The July meeting was the fifth of the eight FOMC meetings in 2025, and the Fed has left interest rates unchanged at 4.25 - 4.50%. The next policy meeting will be held on 16 - 17 September, with the futures market currently indicating that a majority of traders think current interest rates to be lowered by 25 basis points as of 14 August, as seen on CME Group. And, 4.1% of them expect the cut to be deeper to set rates at 3.75% - 4.00% at the Sept meeting.
Cash management solutions on the Endowus platform
Here are some money market, liquidity, and fixed income funds available on the Endowus platform for Hong Kong investors to consider:
For HKD:
- GaoTeng WeInvest HKD Money Market Fund
- HSBC Global Money Hong Kong Dollar
- JP Morgan Money Fund - HK$
- Ping An Hong Kong Dollar Money Market Fund
For USD:
- GaoTeng WeValue USD Money Market Fund
- Abrdn Liquidity Fund USD
- Ping An USD Money Market Fund
- Amundi Cash USD Fund
- HSBC Global Money US Dollar
What are fixed deposits, and what do the rates mean?
A fixed deposit is an interest-bearing bank account that has a pre-set maturity date, meaning it can only be withdrawn after the predetermined set duration. For instance, if the fixed deposit rate in Hong Kong is stipulated to be 3.40% for a period of 3 months, it means that the deposited cash in the account will earn an interest rate of 3.40% per annum, pro-rata to 3 months’ value.
The advantage of fixed deposits is that savings are protected by the Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board’s Deposit Protection Scheme. Each depositor is protected up to a maximum of HK$ 800,000 per bank (including both principal and interest).
However, it is important to note that fixed deposits come with a lock-in period. If there is a need for liquidity and you need to withdraw the principal before the maturity date, you will be required to pay a penalty or fee for early withdrawal according to the withdrawal policy and penalty rules.
CashUp portfolios and money market funds: smart and flexible ways to earn more on your cash
Don’t want to lock up your funds, but still want to earn higher returns on your idle cash? Consider the high-quality money market funds available on the Endowus platform, managed by globally renowned fund companies such as HSBC Global Asset Management, JP Morgan Asset Management, and Aberdeen Investments. As of 31 July 2025, these funds have achieved returns of nearly 5% in the past year.
You can also consider directly selecting the Endowus CashUp portfolios curated by our investment research team. With just one click, you can easily purchase a portfolio of money market funds, making cash investment management simpler and more convenient.
Endowus offers cash management solutions with an annual fee of only 0.10%. Our products are highly competitive compared to similar low-risk investment products on the market. We aim to change the current situation where sales commissions erode client returns.
Make your cash work harder and smarter for you. If you have money set aside for an upcoming expense, you may consider investing to earn higher returns instead of letting it sit idle in your current or savings account.
To get started with Endowus, click here.
Read more:
- How to choose between money market funds
- Endowus Fund Smart — Most Popular and Best Performing Funds of 2024
- Webinar: Supercharge your cash in a 5% interest rate environment
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Disclaimer for Fixed-Rate Savings (FRS)
Fixed-Rate Savings is not an investment product, collective investment scheme, or fixed deposit product. It is not protected by the Deposit Protection Scheme. The rates offered are not due to the pooling of invested funds by Endowus, and Endowus is not offering FRS as a fund, scheme, or portfolio with a pooling element.
Risk Warnings
Investment involves risk. Past performance is not an indicator nor a guarantee of future performance or returns. Projected performance or returns is not guaranteed to materialise. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up, and you may not get the full amount you invested.
Rates of exchange may cause the value of investments to go up or down. Individual stock performance does not represent the return of a fund.
General risk warnings relating to collective investment schemes
Before making an investment decision, you are reminded to refer to the relevant prospectus/ offering document for specific risk considerations and related fees and charges.
Funds are not a bank deposit and not capital guaranteed, and is subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.
Some of the funds also involve derivatives. Do not invest in them unless you fully understand and are willing to assume the risks associated with them.
Opinions
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