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Choosing between Phillip Nova and RHB Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Phillip Nova is headquartered in Singapore, while RHB Securities operates from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. RHB Securities has the longer track record, established in 1994, compared to Phillip Nova which was founded in 2005. 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
RHB Securities
Phillip Nova is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, RHB Securities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Phillip Nova
3.4 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
RHB Securities
0.6 vs 0 pips
Regulation
RHB Securities
1 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
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Phillip Nova
RHB Securities
Phillip Nova holds licences from MAS. RHB Securities is regulated by MAS, SC Malaysia.
Phillip Nova additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities, Crypto. RHB Securities adds Stocks, Etf, Bonds, Funds.
On spreads, RHB Securities 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. RHB Securities offers RHB TradeSmart, RHB Mobile.
Phillip Nova requires no minimum deposit, while RHB Securities sets no minimum deposit. This makes Phillip Nova accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Phillip Nova at 3.39/5 and RHB Securities at 3.31/5, 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 RHB Securities's 3.3/5. 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 RHB Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Phillip Nova requires a minimum deposit of $0. RHB Securities requires $0.
Phillip Nova is regulated by MAS, while RHB Securities holds licences from SC Malaysia, MAS.
Phillip Nova supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, POEMS. RHB Securities supports RHB TradeSmart, RHB Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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