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OCBC Securities
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Choosing between OCBC Securities and UOB Kay Hian depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. OCBC Securities is headquartered in Singapore. UOB Kay Hian has the longer track record, established in 1973, compared to OCBC Securities which was founded in 1986. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
OCBC Securities
UOB Kay Hian
OCBC Securities (3.3/5) and UOB Kay Hian (3.3/5) are closely matched. OCBC Securities has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Tied
3.3 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
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0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
UOB Kay Hian
1 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
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$0 vs $0
OCBC Securities
UOB Kay Hian
OCBC Securities
UOB Kay Hian
OCBC Securities holds licences from MAS. UOB Kay Hian is regulated by MAS, SFC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Etf, Indices, Forex markets.
OCBC Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, iOCBC. UOB Kay Hian offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, UTRADE. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
OCBC Securities requires no minimum deposit, while UOB Kay Hian sets no minimum deposit. This makes OCBC Securities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores OCBC Securities at 3.31/5 and UOB Kay Hian at 3.31/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. OCBC Securities leads overall with a marginal advantage.
OCBC Securities (3.3/5) and UOB Kay Hian (3.3/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
OCBC Securities offers spreads from 0 pips, while UOB Kay Hian starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
OCBC Securities requires a minimum deposit of $0. UOB Kay Hian requires $0.
OCBC Securities is regulated by MAS, while UOB Kay Hian holds licences from MAS, SFC.
OCBC Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, iOCBC. 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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