CIMB Securities
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Choosing between CIMB Securities and Pacific Union depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. CIMB Securities is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, while Pacific Union operates from Mahé, Seychelles. CIMB Securities has the longer track record, established in 1978, compared to Pacific Union which was founded in 2015. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
CIMB Securities
Pacific Union
CIMB Securities is the better choice overall, scoring 3.3/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, CIMB Securities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
CIMB Securities
3.3 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
CIMB Securities
$0 vs $20
CIMB Securities
WinnerPacific Union
CIMB Securities
Lower feesPacific Union
CIMB Securities holds licences from MAS, SC. Pacific Union is regulated by FSCA, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Indices, Forex markets. CIMB Securities additionally covers Stocks, Etf. Pacific Union adds Cfd, Commodities, Crypto.
CIMB Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, iTrade. Pacific Union offers MT4, MT5.
CIMB Securities requires no minimum deposit, while Pacific Union sets a minimum deposit of $20. This makes CIMB Securities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores CIMB Securities at 3.29/5 and Pacific Union at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. CIMB Securities leads overall with a clear advantage.
CIMB Securities scores higher overall on our independent rating system. CIMB Securities holds a 3.3/5 rating vs Pacific Union's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
CIMB Securities offers spreads from 0 pips, while Pacific Union starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
CIMB Securities requires a minimum deposit of $0. Pacific Union requires $20.
CIMB Securities is regulated by SC, MAS, while Pacific Union holds licences from FSCA, FSA.
CIMB Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, iTrade. Pacific Union supports MT4, MT5.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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