The broker handled US$217.5 billion in trading volume in Q1, a yearly jump of 155 per cent.
Its quarterly income reached a record US$36 million.
Up Fintech (Nasdaq: TIGR), the operator of the Tiger Brokers brand, ended the first quarter of 2025 with total revenue of US$122.6 million and net income of US$36 million. While revenue increased by 55.3 per cent year-over-year, net income reached a record high after a 145 per cent yearly rise.
A sharp rise in trading activity helped boost the broker’s financials. Trading volume between January and March surged 154.6 per cent year-over-year to US$217.5 billion.
A similar trend was seen in the Q1 performance of Futu, one of Tiger Brokers’ key competitors.
Strong Growth in New Clients
The number of new accounts on the platform increased by 49.8 per cent to 77,000. This brought Tiger Brokers’ global account total to 2.53 million. The platform also added US$3.4 billion in net deposits during the quarter, pushing total client assets to US$45.9 billion, up 39.5 per cent year-over-year.
Wu Tianhua, Founder and CEO at Tiger Brokers
“Tiger has gained recognition from more HNW clients across markets,” said UP Fintech’s founder and CEO, Wu Tianhua. “Total client assets in Greater China grew over 20 per cent quarter-over-quarter, with new funded clients in Hong Kong averaging over US$30,000 in net asset inflows.”
Demand Remains High Across Regions
Tiger Brokers is known for providing retail traders in mainland China with access to US and international markets. It is also expanding rapidly in other Asia-Pacific countries.
According to the latest update, the trading volume of clients based in Singapore rose by 81.5 per cent, while the number of executed orders increased by 65.8 per cent. Trading volumes for US and Singapore-listed stocks grew by 71.3 per cent and 61.2 per cent, respectively. US options trading volume soared 127.7 per cent.
Hong Kong options trading volume also jumped tenfold compared to the previous quarter. Meanwhile, Tiger Brokers is gaining traction in the Southern Hemisphere. The number of funded clients in Australia rose by 37 per cent, while deposits increased by 71 per cent. The platform also reported strong figures in New Zealand.
Beyond Asia Pacific, the broker is growing its presence in the US as well. Trading volume from US-based clients rose 131 per cent quarter-over-quarter, while the number of new funded accounts increased by 28.4 per cent.
“To further enhance the trading experience for platform users, Tiger has continued to improve and expand its product features,” Tianhua added, highlighting the rollout of crypto deposits and withdrawals, along with tools built around artificial intelligence (AI).
Up Fintech (Nasdaq: TIGR), the operator of the Tiger Brokers brand, ended the first quarter of 2025 with total revenue of US$122.6 million and net income of US$36 million. While revenue increased by 55.3 per cent year-over-year, net income reached a record high after a 145 per cent yearly rise.
A sharp rise in trading activity helped boost the broker’s financials. Trading volume between January and March surged 154.6 per cent year-over-year to US$217.5 billion.
A similar trend was seen in the Q1 performance of Futu, one of Tiger Brokers’ key competitors.
Strong Growth in New Clients
The number of new accounts on the platform increased by 49.8 per cent to 77,000. This brought Tiger Brokers’ global account total to 2.53 million. The platform also added US$3.4 billion in net deposits during the quarter, pushing total client assets to US$45.9 billion, up 39.5 per cent year-over-year.
Wu Tianhua, Founder and CEO at Tiger Brokers
“Tiger has gained recognition from more HNW clients across markets,” said UP Fintech’s founder and CEO, Wu Tianhua. “Total client assets in Greater China grew over 20 per cent quarter-over-quarter, with new funded clients in Hong Kong averaging over US$30,000 in net asset inflows.”
Demand Remains High Across Regions
Tiger Brokers is known for providing retail traders in mainland China with access to US and international markets. It is also expanding rapidly in other Asia-Pacific countries.
According to the latest update, the trading volume of clients based in Singapore rose by 81.5 per cent, while the number of executed orders increased by 65.8 per cent. Trading volumes for US and Singapore-listed stocks grew by 71.3 per cent and 61.2 per cent, respectively. US options trading volume soared 127.7 per cent.
Hong Kong options trading volume also jumped tenfold compared to the previous quarter. Meanwhile, Tiger Brokers is gaining traction in the Southern Hemisphere. The number of funded clients in Australia rose by 37 per cent, while deposits increased by 71 per cent. The platform also reported strong figures in New Zealand.
Beyond Asia Pacific, the broker is growing its presence in the US as well. Trading volume from US-based clients rose 131 per cent quarter-over-quarter, while the number of new funded accounts increased by 28.4 per cent.
“To further enhance the trading experience for platform users, Tiger has continued to improve and expand its product features,” Tianhua added, highlighting the rollout of crypto deposits and withdrawals, along with tools built around artificial intelligence (AI).
Arnab is an electronics engineer-turned-financial editor. He entered the industry covering the cryptocurrency market for Finance Magnates and later expanded his reach to forex as well. He is passionate about the changing regulatory landscape on financial markets and keenly follows the disruptions in the industry with new-age technologies.
Prop Firms and Brokers Form a Perfect Synergy: One Offers Access, the Other Capital
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
