Phillip Nova
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Phillip Nova
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Choosing between Phillip Nova and Pacific Union depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Phillip Nova is headquartered in Singapore, while Pacific Union operates from Mahé, Seychelles. Phillip Nova has the longer track record, established in 2005, 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.
Phillip Nova
Pacific Union
Phillip Nova is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Pacific Union offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Phillip Nova
3.4 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Pacific Union
0.6 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Pacific Union
1 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Phillip Nova
$0 vs $20
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Phillip Nova
Pacific Union
Phillip Nova holds licences from MAS. Pacific Union is regulated by FSCA, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities, Crypto markets.
On spreads, Pacific Union is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at Phillip Nova.
Phillip Nova supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, POEMS. Pacific Union offers MT4, MT5.
Phillip Nova requires no minimum deposit, while Pacific Union sets a minimum deposit of $20. This makes Phillip Nova accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Phillip Nova at 3.39/5 and Pacific Union at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Phillip Nova leads overall with a clear advantage.
Phillip Nova scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Phillip Nova holds a 3.4/5 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.
Phillip Nova offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while Pacific Union starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Phillip Nova requires a minimum deposit of $0. Pacific Union requires $20.
Phillip Nova is regulated by MAS, while Pacific Union holds licences from FSCA, FSA.
Phillip Nova supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, POEMS. 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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