Futu's 12th anniversary: Stay true to the original aspiration, embrace change, break through boundaries.

A cycle of twelve years, twelve months in a year, and twelve time periods in a day. The number 12 holds special significance, symbolizing maturity and completion, as well as representing the beginning and starting point. Today, Futu celebrates its 12th anniversary, marking the successful conclusion of the previous phase and the exciting start of a new journey. On this important day, we would like to look back on the changes and consistencies of Futu over the past 12 years with the users and partners who have long been accompanying its growth.

In 2012, Futu was founded by Mr. Leaf Li in a small office in Hong Kong. At that time, the Hong Kong retail brokerage industry had not yet entered the era of Internet finance, and retail investors still needed to contact stock brokers by phone, provide trading codes, and complete stock trades. With the mission of 'making investment simpler, not alone,' Futu Bull was born, contributing innovative strength to the Hong Kong financial services industry still in the old order and bringing about a revolution in the personal investment experience. Through subsequent updates and iterations, Futu Bull continuously strengthened its products and features to become a super app integrating online account opening, investment trading, financial news, investment community, and investor education.

In the past, many investors have known futu because of Hong Kong and US stocks. Today's futu provides more choices for Hong Kong people, and the variety of stock trading categories on the platform has expanded to include China Connect, Japanese stocks, Star stocks, as well as assets such as funds and bonds. This year, we have also launched a secure, licensed, zero-commission Crypto trade, unlocking a new era of cryptocurrencies. A platform that connects the world, futu helps investors achieve fast trading across markets and multiple categories.

Today, futubull has become a well-known brand in Hong Kong, with one out of every three Hong Kong people using futubull. However, futu's commitment to the Hong Kong market has never stopped. Over the past 12 years, futu has actively responded to market changes, adhering to the philosophy of 'customer first' and continuously enhancing customer experience. Since July last year, futu has opened its first physical store in Tsim Sha Tsui, and this year opened three new stores in Tsuen Wan, Mong Kok, and Causeway Bay, providing spaces for communication and learning for local investors, showcasing futu's strength and advantages as a leading technology brokerage in Hong Kong. In September this year, the futubull membership program was launched, offering 11 exclusive benefits to reward users.

Futu continues to launch new services to adapt to the evolution of the times, but its commitment to user promises and tech empowerment remains unchanged.

Hong Kong's success has not stopped the momentum of Futu. We continue to accelerate our growth and set our sights on the global market. In 2018, Futu established the independent overseas brand moomoo in the United States, and since then, has boldly embarked on a new chapter of global expansion, bringing years of excellent internet finance services to various parts of the world. In just a few years, moomoo has successively expanded its business in six major markets including the United States, Singapore, Australia, Canada, Japan, and Malaysia, launching stock trading services and gradually introducing wealth management services. With solid technological strength and unwavering brand foundation, Futu has brought a new investment experience to over 23 million users worldwide: easily seize global opportunities anytime, anywhere, and experience fast, secure, and convenient trading.

In the journey of developing international business, with the unchanging original intention of 'customer first,' Futu is the one who continuously seeks self-improvement. We deeply understand that the challenges faced in each new market are completely different, so we adhere to meeting local needs and tailor products and services for overseas investors. Now, moomoo has gradually been recognized, loved, and trusted by investors in various markets worldwide. According to data.ai, as of the end of the second quarter of 2024, moomoo app's download volume and DAU have ranked first among Singapore brokerages for four consecutive quarters, and held the top spot among online brokerages in Malaysia; having expanded in Japan and Canada markets for less than a year, the download volume has swiftly risen to the top 3 among local online brokerages. In the past year, moomoo has held offline investment events - MooFest in Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan, attracting nearly ten thousand participants.

On the occasion of celebrating the 12th anniversary, Futu and moomoo, under the Futu brand, joined hands with strategic partner Nasdaq to hold the first global papertrade challenge, connecting and empowering global investors. Shortly after the competition started, the number of participants exceeded 0.1 million. Challengers from different countries, ages, and cultural backgrounds compete on the same stage, experiencing real-time trading without risks, while refining investment strategies and skills through learning, communication, and collaboration.

Throughout the journey, Futu's unwavering commitment to the initial mission of 'making investing simpler and less lonely' remains unchanged. At the beginning, in order to provide investors with a platform to share experiences and exchange views, 'Futubull Circle' was born. Today, 12 years later, 'Futubull Circle' has grown into a vibrant global investment community, bringing together investment enthusiasts and industry leaders from around the world, where tens of millions of users interact and support each other. A vast amount of original high-quality content articles are provided daily, offering users rich market information and insights; industry experts' in-depth analyses guide investors, providing a platform for learning and sharing investment strategies and tips. Additionally, there are social features like virtual badges and Futubull-themed functions, adding more fun to the investment journey.

Futu's diverse and open community not only connects investors but also embodies Futu's vision of promoting industry development and building a global financial ecosystem. With a wide user base and strong user stickiness, the Futu community has attracted numerous enterprises, media, and professional investment institutions to settle in, becoming an essential bridge for communication between them and investors. At the same time, in collaboration with world-leading financial institutions, we are dedicated to providing investors with the most advanced tools, information, and data in the market, constantly empowering investors. In April of this year, Futu established a global partnership with Nasdaq, jointly creating a professional quoting experience, which is the best proof of our commitment.

Futu's 12 years have been inseparable from the support and companionship of strong ecological partners behind us. On the anniversary day, we were honored to receive blessings from major exchanges worldwide. As we move towards the next 12 years, we will continue to work hard, keeping our original aspiration in mind, and create more value for the participants in the platform ecosystem.

The 12th anniversary is not only a culmination of the past journey but also the starting point of a new chapter.

Let's start over, Charting New Financial Horizon. Breaking boundaries, limitless vision!