Press Release · 11 December 2025

CMC Invest Embarks on Strategic Transformation of Post-Trade Operations, in Partnership with Contemi NOVA

Auckland / Singapore, 24 June 2025 - For immediate release

CMC Invest, the second largest and most trusted retail stockbrokers in Australia, has announced a strategic initiative to transform and future-proof CMC Connect, its business-to-business (B2B) post-trade operations in New Zealand; partnering with Contemi Solutions to become a full trading and clearing participant of both NZX and NZClear.

The partnership will see CMC bring its proven brokerage model to New Zealand with Contemi, a technology provider with a strong track record in the New Zealand market, implementing its NOVA CMX Back Office Settlement and Clearing platform.

This marks a major milestone in CMC’s broader vision to further scale its business, deliver an even better client experience, and position itself as a market leader in New Zealand.

“At CMC, our ambition has always been to combine innovation with a deep commitment to our clients. As we scale our presence and streamline operations, this transformation is about more than upgrading systems. We are future-proofing our capabilities to meet the growing demands of retail investors, including support for 24-hour trading, multi-time zone operations, and broadening investment options for clients.”

“This strategic initiative is a reflection of CMC’s long-term vision to continually evolve in a dynamic regulatory and market environment. We are excited about what this partnership will unlock for our clients and our business.”

Andy Rogers · Director of Stockbroking, CMC

As part of its New Zealand offering, CMC will introduce a model of direct ownership through client-specific Common Shareholder Numbers (CSNs). This structure has many similarities to the Holder Identification Number (HIN) framework used in Australia and will provide New Zealand investors with greater transparency, control, and security over their assets.

“CMC Invest is setting a bold example of how established firms can lead from the front in embracing digital change. We’re proud to support their journey and honoured to be part of a partnership that’s rooted in shared ambition and trust. With this partnership, we continue to focus on and invest in Oceanic region and support its continued growth.”

Gaurav Mehta · Chief Commercial Officer, Nova CMX

With a strong presence across global financial hubs and a clear focus on continuous improvement, CMC Invest is positioning itself for the next phase of sustainable growth, driven by operational agility, innovation, and a relentless focus on delivering value to clients.

About CMC Invest

CMC Invest is Australia’s largest non-bank share market investing platform. It offers its 1.2 million customers access to over 2,500 local stocks and ETFs and 40,000 international stocks and ETFs across 15 international markets – starting with $0 brokerage. CMC Invest is headquartered in London, with hubs in Sydney and Singapore.
www.cmcmarkets.com