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Choosing between HFM and UOB Kay Hian depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. HFM 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 HFM which was founded in 2010. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
HFM
UOB Kay Hian
HFM is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, HFM offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
HFM
3.8 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
HFM
3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
UOB Kay Hian
$5 vs $0
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UOB Kay Hian
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UOB Kay Hian
Lower feesHFM holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA. UOB Kay Hian is regulated by MAS, SFC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Stocks, Indices markets. HFM additionally covers Cfd, Commodities. UOB Kay Hian adds Etf.
HFM supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. UOB Kay Hian offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, UTRADE. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
HFM requires a minimum deposit of $5, while UOB Kay Hian sets no minimum deposit. This makes UOB Kay Hian accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores HFM at 3.78/5 and UOB Kay Hian at 3.31/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. HFM leads overall with a clear advantage.
HFM scores higher overall on our independent rating system. HFM holds a 3.8/5 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.
HFM offers spreads from 0 pips, while UOB Kay Hian starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
HFM requires a minimum deposit of $5. UOB Kay Hian requires $0.
HFM is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA, while UOB Kay Hian holds licences from MAS, SFC.
HFM supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. 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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