Global Trading Platform Moomoo Deepens NZ Commitment With Local Team, Premium Service Launch And Auckland Workshops

Moomoo Australia and New Zealand, the broking firm behind the moomoo trading platform, owned by Nasdaq-listed Futu Holdings, and serving more than 29 million users across eight global markets, has announced the next phase of its New Zealand operations.

Since launching the platform in New Zealand in May 2025, the company has appointed two dedicated New Zealand team members, introduced the Moomoo Priority service for high-net-worth investors, and delivered three Priority Investor Workshops in Auckland, with plans to host ongoing investment education events later this year.

New Zealand is the latest international market in which moomoo has launched, and the company says it sees significant long-term potential here. According to the US Treasury, New Zealand investors held a record NZ$130 billion in US securities (including shares and bonds) in December 2025 (1), reflecting a strong, growing appetite among Kiwi’s for international market exposure. Since its launch, moomoo has recorded a sustained compounded monthly growth rate of 25% in user registrations in the New Zealand market.

The next phase of moomoo in New Zealand reflects its strategy of building a genuine local presence in each market it operates in, rather than functioning as an offshore platform, a distinction that Michael McCarthy, CEO of Moomoo Australia and New Zealand, says is fundamental to the company's growth philosophy in this market.

“We serve 29 million investors across eight of the world’s most active markets. Our platform is built to satisfy the needs of every one of those investors. That means every New Zealand investor using moomoo gets the same real-time market intelligence, the same AI-powered tools, and the same institutional-grade data as traders in New York, Singapore, and Hong Kong. No other platform operating in this market can say that.”

New Zealand team and local expertise

Moomoo has appointed Greg Boland as market strategy consultant and Tina Teng as client success manager and market strategist – the company's first two New Zealand-based employees and a signal of long-term commitment to the market.

Greg Boland brings more than 35 years’ of specialist experience in financial markets analysis and commentary. He is an established and credible voice on US and global markets for investors in New Zealand and overseas. His insights and analysis on inflation, the US fiscal outlook, and the implications of AI for investor portfolios have generated significant engagement among audiences.

Tina Teng brings market strategy and technical platform expertise to the New Zealand operation, where she provides client education, market commentary, and tailored services to premium clients. She has more than 10 years’ experience in financial markets, specialising in both technical analysis and macroeconomic fundamentals.

Along with Michael McCarthy, they are part of Moomoo Markets Desk – a regional initiative focusing moomoo’s expertise to deliver markets education and updates to an international customer base.

Moomoo Priority: A premium service for high-net worth New Zealand investors

Moomoo Priority was recently launched in New Zealand as a dedicated premium service for high-net-worth investors. The service provides eligible clients with access to enhanced support, priority account management, and a curated programme of exclusive events and market briefings. Three Moomoo Priority investor workshops have already been held in Auckland, effectively creating a local 'bootcamp' model where investors at all levels can build their market knowledge and skills alongside other members of the moomoo community.

Global momentum: Futu Holdings reports 68% increase in revenue in 2025

Yesterday, Futu released its full-year results, revealing a significant boost in revenue of 68% to US$2935.4 million. With net income up 108% to US$1452.1 million. It also recorded a lift of 16% in total number of users across its eight world markets, to 29.2 million.

Australia: Number one most-downloaded trading app

Moomoo entered Australia in 2022, and within three years became the nation’s most downloaded share-trading app. It also holds a market-leading position in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. This speaks directly to the platform's appeal to investors seeking sophisticated tools, competitive pricing, and a genuinely engaging experience. The platform’s AI-powered capabilities, real-time market data, and community of traders have driven client retention rates above 98%.

What moomoo offers New Zealand investors

The moomoo platform gives New Zealand investors access to more than 26,000 stocks and ETFs listed on markets in the United States, Australia, and Hong Kong. US trades are available from US99¢ per transaction, with 24-hour US market access every trading day removing time-zone barriers that have traditionally limited Kiwi participation in US markets.

The platform includes a sophisticated AI agent, real-time Level 2 market data sourced directly from Nasdaq, NYSE, and CBOE, advanced charting tools, a social investing community, curated financial news, and structured investor education resources. Moomoo has received awards across world markets recognising its quality, and appeal to investors.

About moomoo

Stock broking firm Moomoo Australia and New Zealand operates the moomoo platform, an AI-powered investment app integrating global trading, up-to-date news, real-time market data, and an active trading community. Through the moomoo platform New Zealanders can trade more than 26,000 shares and ETFs across the United States, Australian and Hong Kong markets. Moomoo is owned by Futu Holdings, a global fintech operation listed on the Nasdaq. It operates in eight world markets.

(1) https://ticdata.treasury.gov/resource-center/data-chart-center/tic/Documents/slt_table1.html

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