Moomoo Australia and New Zealand Appoints Tapas Strickland as Chief Market Strategist

SYDNEY, Sept. 07, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Moomoo Australia and New Zealand has appointed Tapas Strickland as its new chief market strategist, bringing to the role over 15 years of experience in macroeconomics and financial markets. Most recently, Strickland served as head of market economics at National Australia Bank, where he played a key role in analyzing and communicating economic trends to investors. His previous roles include head of market economics at the Reserve Bank and a position at the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Strickland’s appointment underscores Moomoo’s ongoing commitment to local market growth. As the new chief market strategist, Strickland will be responsible for creating and sharing public-facing content that educates and informs users of the Moomoo platform and the broader public. "I am delighted to join Moomoo Australia and New Zealand as it accelerates its local growth plans," Strickland said. "I look forward to using my expertise to help users on their investing journey and connecting the excellence of the Moomoo platform to their financial goals."

Moomoo has been making significant strides in the local market, with recent milestones including securing its principal membership in the Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association and being awarded best mobile share trading app at the Finder Product Awards. "Recently, we opened the first retail store for a trading platform in Australia and held the first Moomoo x Nasdaq Investor Day in Sydney," Moomoo CEO Michael McCarthy said. "This appointment of Tapas is only the latest step in our deepening commitment to the local market, and we are excited to see how his expertise will further enhance our users' experience."

Moomoo Australia and New Zealand operates the AI-powered Moomoo trading platform, providing access to over 26,000 securities across the Australian, US, and Hong Kong markets. The platform is designed to empower all users to confidently take on the market with clarity and control. "Tapas brings a wealth of experience to Moomoo Australia and New Zealand," McCarthy added. "His ability to simply explain complex market dynamics is invaluable in connecting to our users and encouraging them on their journey. His analysis and insights will help them to take on the sharemarket with confidence, a core mission for Moomoo not only locally, but globally."

With the addition of Strickland, Moomoo continues to strengthen its team and expand its services. The company is set to make several significant announcements before the year is out, further solidifying its position in the local market.