Global trading platform moomoo has expanded its presence in New Zealand with two local hires, a new premium service for wealthier clients, and a series of investor workshops in Auckland.
Moomoo operates a share trading and investing app through Moomoo Australia and New Zealand. The platform is owned by Nasdaq-listed Futu Holdings, which reported more than 29 million users across eight markets.
Moomoo launched in New Zealand in May 2025. Since then, it has appointed a market strategy consultant, a client success manager and a market strategist based in the country. It has also introduced Moomoo Priority, positioned for high-net-worth investors.
New Zealand investors have increased their exposure to overseas markets in recent years, particularly the United States. The US Treasury reported New Zealand investors held a record NZ$130 billion in US securities in December 2025, including equities and bonds. Moomoo reported a compounded monthly growth rate of 25% in New Zealand user registrations since launch.
Michael McCarthy, Chief Executive of Moomoo Australia and New Zealand, said the latest moves are part of a strategy to build a local footprint rather than operate as a remote service.
“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,” said McCarthy.
Local appointments
Greg Boland has joined as Market Strategy Consultant, and Tina Teng as Client Success Manager and Market Strategist. They are the operation’s first New Zealand-based employees.
Boland has more than 35 years of experience in financial markets analysis and commentary, according to the company. It described him as a long-standing voice on US and global markets for investors in New Zealand and overseas. His commentary has covered inflation, the US fiscal outlook, and the implications of artificial intelligence for investment portfolios.
Teng has more than 10 years of experience in financial markets. Her background includes technical analysis and macroeconomic research. In the New Zealand business, her remit includes client education, market commentary, and services aimed at premium clients.
Both hires will work alongside McCarthy in what the firm calls its Moomoo Markets Desk, a regional initiative providing market updates and educational content to customers across its international footprint.
Priority service
Moomoo Priority has launched in New Zealand as a premium tier aimed at high-net-worth investors. It includes enhanced support, priority account management, and a programme of events and market briefings for eligible clients.
Three Priority Investor Workshops have already taken place in Auckland. The firm described them as bootcamp-style sessions where investors can build market knowledge alongside other users. Further investment education events are planned for later this year.
The move brings moomoo closer to the service model used by established brokers, which often combine digital platforms with higher-touch support for affluent customers. It also comes as competition for active traders intensifies, with firms leaning on pricing, access to market data, and educational material to win market share.
Platform features
The platform offers New Zealand investors access to more than 26,000 stocks and exchange-traded funds listed in the United States, Australia, and Hong Kong. It also offers 24-hour access to US markets each trading day.
US trades are priced from US99¢ per transaction, according to the company. Moomoo positions the around-the-clock access as a way for New Zealand-based investors to take part in US trading sessions without the time-zone constraints of standard market hours.
The app includes an AI agent and a social investing community. It also provides Level 2 market data sourced from Nasdaq, the New York Stock Exchange, and Cboe, along with charting tools, financial news, and educational resources.
Group results
Futu reported full-year revenue of US$2,935.4 million for 2025, up 68%. Net income rose 108% to US$1,452.1 million. The group also reported a 16% increase in total users across its eight markets to 29.2 million.
In Australia, moomoo entered the market in 2022 and has since become the country’s most downloaded share trading app, according to the company. It also said it holds a leading position in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia, and cited retention rates above 98%.
With the New Zealand operation adding local staff and a premium tier, the next steps include continuing a schedule of in-person education events and investor briefings later this year.