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EasyMarkets
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Choosing between EasyMarkets and UOB Kay Hian depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. EasyMarkets is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while UOB Kay Hian operates from Singapore. UOB Kay Hian has the longer track record, established in 1973, compared to EasyMarkets which was founded in 2001. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
EasyMarkets
UOB Kay Hian
EasyMarkets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, UOB Kay Hian offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
EasyMarkets
3.6 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
UOB Kay Hian
0.7 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
UOB Kay Hian
$25 vs $0
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EasyMarkets
UOB Kay Hian
EasyMarkets holds licences from ASIC, CySEC. UOB Kay Hian is regulated by MAS, SFC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Stocks, Indices markets. EasyMarkets additionally covers Cfd, Commodities. UOB Kay Hian adds Etf.
On spreads, UOB Kay Hian is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.7 pips at EasyMarkets.
EasyMarkets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. UOB Kay Hian offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, UTRADE. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
EasyMarkets requires a minimum deposit of $25, while UOB Kay Hian sets no minimum deposit. This makes UOB Kay Hian accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores EasyMarkets at 3.61/5 and UOB Kay Hian at 3.31/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. EasyMarkets leads overall with a clear advantage.
EasyMarkets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. EasyMarkets holds a 3.6/5 rating vs UOB Kay Hian's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
EasyMarkets offers spreads from 0.7 pips, while UOB Kay Hian starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
EasyMarkets requires a minimum deposit of $25. UOB Kay Hian requires $0.
EasyMarkets is regulated by CySEC, ASIC, while UOB Kay Hian holds licences from MAS, SFC.
EasyMarkets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. UOB Kay Hian supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, UTRADE.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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