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Webull UK Joins ISA Market as Broker Fee Competition Extends to Asian Stocks

Wednesday, 01/04/2026 | 08:01 GMT by Damian Chmiel
  • The company states it is among the first UK platforms to offer zero-commission trading on Hong Kong-listed equities.
  • The flexible Stocks and Shares ISA launch puts the FCA-regulated broker into direct competition with XTB, Robinhood, Saxo, and eToro.
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Webull UK removed commissions on all US and Hong Kong shares and launched a flexible Stocks and Shares ISA today (Wednesday), the company announced, pressing ahead with a product expansion strategy that has accelerated sharply over the past 12 months.

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The announcements, which the FCA-regulated firm described as part of broader growth plans for 2026, come roughly six months after Webull UK cut its US stock commissions to a flat $0.10 per trade and added London Stock Exchange-listed shares to its platform.

Wednesday's move eliminates those US charges entirely and extends zero-commission pricing to Hong Kong equities , a step the company says few UK platforms have taken.

Hong Kong Fills a Gap in UK Zero-Commission Pricing

Zero-commission trading on US stocks has become near-universal among UK retail platforms, but pricing on Asian markets has been slower to fall. Webull UK said it is among the first brokers operating in the UK to bring Hong Kong shares into the zero-commission category, citing the market's liquidity and the volume of publicly available information on its listed companies as factors that make it well-suited to retail investors building diversified portfolios.

Nick Saunders, CEO of Webull UK

"Building a diverse portfolio is key to navigating volatility and this diversification, combined with sophisticated investment analysis tools on the platform and Webull's global expertise, will provide UK investors with everything they need to make well-informed decisions," Nick Saunders, Chief Executive Officer at Webull UK, commented.

The parent company, Nasdaq-listed Webull Corporation (BULL), posted record revenue of $571 million in its first year as a public company, according to results published last month. Outside the US, Webull counted more than 760,000 funded accounts at year-end 2025, with Asia-Pacific customer assets exceeding $3 billion.

ISA Market Gets Another Entrant

The Stocks and Shares ISA, available to UK residents aged 18 and over, sits inside a tax-efficient wrapper and offers access to ETFs and shares. Its flexible structure allows investors to withdraw and redeposit funds within the same tax year without losing their annual allowance, a feature that has become a competitive differentiator as platforms position themselves against more rigid legacy products.

The UK ISA market has seen considerable activity in recent months. Robinhood UK launched its own Stocks and Shares ISA in February, offering zero account fees and a 2% cash bonus on eligible contributions.

XTB entered the ISA market in December 2024 with a zero-fee Stocks and Shares product and has since layered on a Cash ISA with a 6% AER introductory rate. Saxo Bank launched a fee-free flexible ISA in April 2025 after reporting a six-fold increase in demand for its existing ISA offering, while eToro introduced a Cash ISA through a partnership with Moneyfarm in late 2025, pairing it with a 4.67% AER.

UK Retail Demand Draws Platform Investment

The rush of ISA product launches reflects a broader shift in how retail-facing platforms approach the UK market. Research cited by XTB in its own ISA launch materials suggested one in five UK adults plans to begin investing small monthly amounts in 2026, pointing to a customer base that extends beyond experienced traders into first-time investors who may prioritize tax efficiency over access to specific instruments.

For Webull, the ISA adds to a product suite that has expanded rapidly since the company received FCA authorization in October 2022. The platform has added fractional shares trading through a partnership with infrastructure provider Upvest, integrated TradingView for US equity order execution, and launched exchange-traded options in 2024. The company said further products are planned for the remainder of this year, without providing specifics.

Webull Corporation operates across 14 markets in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, serving more than 26 million registered users globally, the company said.

Webull UK removed commissions on all US and Hong Kong shares and launched a flexible Stocks and Shares ISA today (Wednesday), the company announced, pressing ahead with a product expansion strategy that has accelerated sharply over the past 12 months.

Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!)

The announcements, which the FCA-regulated firm described as part of broader growth plans for 2026, come roughly six months after Webull UK cut its US stock commissions to a flat $0.10 per trade and added London Stock Exchange-listed shares to its platform.

Wednesday's move eliminates those US charges entirely and extends zero-commission pricing to Hong Kong equities , a step the company says few UK platforms have taken.

Hong Kong Fills a Gap in UK Zero-Commission Pricing

Zero-commission trading on US stocks has become near-universal among UK retail platforms, but pricing on Asian markets has been slower to fall. Webull UK said it is among the first brokers operating in the UK to bring Hong Kong shares into the zero-commission category, citing the market's liquidity and the volume of publicly available information on its listed companies as factors that make it well-suited to retail investors building diversified portfolios.

Nick Saunders, CEO of Webull UK

"Building a diverse portfolio is key to navigating volatility and this diversification, combined with sophisticated investment analysis tools on the platform and Webull's global expertise, will provide UK investors with everything they need to make well-informed decisions," Nick Saunders, Chief Executive Officer at Webull UK, commented.

The parent company, Nasdaq-listed Webull Corporation (BULL), posted record revenue of $571 million in its first year as a public company, according to results published last month. Outside the US, Webull counted more than 760,000 funded accounts at year-end 2025, with Asia-Pacific customer assets exceeding $3 billion.

ISA Market Gets Another Entrant

The Stocks and Shares ISA, available to UK residents aged 18 and over, sits inside a tax-efficient wrapper and offers access to ETFs and shares. Its flexible structure allows investors to withdraw and redeposit funds within the same tax year without losing their annual allowance, a feature that has become a competitive differentiator as platforms position themselves against more rigid legacy products.

The UK ISA market has seen considerable activity in recent months. Robinhood UK launched its own Stocks and Shares ISA in February, offering zero account fees and a 2% cash bonus on eligible contributions.

XTB entered the ISA market in December 2024 with a zero-fee Stocks and Shares product and has since layered on a Cash ISA with a 6% AER introductory rate. Saxo Bank launched a fee-free flexible ISA in April 2025 after reporting a six-fold increase in demand for its existing ISA offering, while eToro introduced a Cash ISA through a partnership with Moneyfarm in late 2025, pairing it with a 4.67% AER.

UK Retail Demand Draws Platform Investment

The rush of ISA product launches reflects a broader shift in how retail-facing platforms approach the UK market. Research cited by XTB in its own ISA launch materials suggested one in five UK adults plans to begin investing small monthly amounts in 2026, pointing to a customer base that extends beyond experienced traders into first-time investors who may prioritize tax efficiency over access to specific instruments.

For Webull, the ISA adds to a product suite that has expanded rapidly since the company received FCA authorization in October 2022. The platform has added fractional shares trading through a partnership with infrastructure provider Upvest, integrated TradingView for US equity order execution, and launched exchange-traded options in 2024. The company said further products are planned for the remainder of this year, without providing specifics.

Webull Corporation operates across 14 markets in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, serving more than 26 million registered users globally, the company said.

About the Author: Damian Chmiel
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