moomoo Securities to Speak at 'Nasdaq InnovAsia 2026 Tokyo'

moomoo Securities announced that its COO, Yuzuru Kojima, will participate as a panelist at 'Nasdaq InnovAsia 2026 Tokyo', a financial industry event hosted by Nasdaq on May 18, 2026. The session will discuss operational readiness for the introduction of '23/5 trading' in the US market.
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moomoo Securities Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Francisco Izawa; hereinafter 'moomoo Securities') is pleased to announce that our COO, Yuzuru Kojima, will be participating as a panelist at 'Nasdaq InnovAsia 2026 Tokyo', an event for the financial industry in the Asia-Pacific region hosted by Nasdaq in the United States.

moomoo Securities COO Yuzuru Kojima to Speak as Panelist

■ Background

In the US market, preparations are underway to introduce '23/5 trading', which extends trading hours to 23 hours a day, 5 days a week. For securities firms offering US stock trading services globally, restructuring operations and risk management systems has become an urgent priority. As the Japanese subsidiary of the moomoo group, which has over 29 million users (*1) worldwide, we provide US stock trading services to Japanese retail investors and possess practical expertise on this topic. This background has led to our participation in this Nasdaq-hosted event.

■ Event Overview

Event Name: Nasdaq InnovAsia 2026 Tokyo

Date: Monday, May 18, 2026

Time: 16:30 - 19:30

Venue: Tokyo American Club (2-1-2 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

Host: Nasdaq

'Nasdaq InnovAsia' is a global event hosted by Nasdaq where senior industry leaders from the Asia-Pacific region gather to discuss the latest trends in capital markets. In addition to Tokyo, it will be held sequentially in major cities across the Asia-Pacific, including Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore, Bangkok, Taipei, and Sydney.

■ Session Details

Session Name: Preparing for 23/5 Trading: Operational Readiness and Key Practical Considerations

Time: 16:35 - 17:15 (40 minutes)

Theme: Operational readiness and key practical considerations for the launch of 23/5 trading

This session will feature a panel discussion from a global perspective on the operational readiness and critical practical considerations required for securities firms ahead of the implementation of extended trading hours in the US market.

■ List of Speakers (in no particular order)

Moderator: Brandon Tepper (Global Head of Data, Nasdaq)

Panelist: Yuji Kusunoki (President, Rakuten Securities, Inc.)

Panelist: Yuichiro Araki (Executive Director, Japan Head of Growth & Client Lead, DTCC Japan K.K.)

Panelist: Don Marigliano (Chief Revenue Officer - North American Markets, Nasdaq)

Panelist: Yuzuru Kojima (COO, moomoo Securities Co., Ltd.)

About moomoo Securities

Born in Silicon Valley, USA in 2018, the investment app 'moomoo' not only provides innovative and user-friendly investment tools to help individuals achieve their investment goals but also operates an in-app community board service where over 29 million (*1) retail investors worldwide gather. It supports investors globally to share the latest information, learn from each other, and grow. (*2) In Japan, the service was launched as moomoo Securities Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) in October 2022, and reached 2 million domestic downloads (*3) by November 2025. Leveraging the technological capabilities cultivated through business expansion worldwide, including the US and Canada, we develop proprietary tools to contribute to the profits of Japanese retail investors. Furthermore, under the concept of 'Making investing part of your everyday life', we operate 'moomoo Securities Store Omotesando', Japan's first (*4) experiential store for an online brokerage. Within a sophisticated space, visitors can directly experience the latest investment tools and enjoy an experience that makes investing a more positive part of their own lifestyle through dialogue with expert staff.

*1 Total global users. Source: Futu Holdings Limited 2025 Q4 earnings announcement.

*2 Depending on the service or function, conditions such as account opening must be met.

*3 Cumulative download count for the app named 'moomoo' compiled by Sensor Tower. Total across all supported devices (iOS/Android). Aggregation period: October 27, 2022 - November 13, 2025.

*4 Featuring a 6-screen monitor and demo trading.

FAQ

What is the Nasdaq event moomoo Securities is participating in?

It is 'Nasdaq InnovAsia 2026 Tokyo', a financial industry event for the APAC region held on May 18, 2026, to discuss capital market trends.

What is '23/5 trading', the theme of the session?

It refers to the expanding trading hours in the US market, allowing trading for 23 hours a day, 5 days a week.

How many users does moomoo have globally?

As of the 2025 Q4 earnings report, moomoo has over 29 million users worldwide.