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Choosing between Skilling and UOB Kay Hian depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Skilling 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 Skilling which was founded in 2016. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Skilling
UOB Kay Hian
Skilling is the better choice overall, scoring 3.5/5 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
Skilling
3.5 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
UOB Kay Hian
0.7 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
UOB Kay Hian
$100 vs $0
Skilling
UOB Kay Hian
Skilling
UOB Kay Hian
Skilling holds licences from CySEC, FSA. UOB Kay Hian is regulated by MAS, SFC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Stocks, Etf, Indices markets. Skilling additionally covers Commodities.
On spreads, UOB Kay Hian is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.7 pips at Skilling.
Skilling supports Skilling Trader, cTrader, MT4, Skilling App. UOB Kay Hian offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, UTRADE.
Skilling requires a minimum deposit of $100, while UOB Kay Hian sets no minimum deposit. This makes UOB Kay Hian accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Skilling at 3.45/5 and UOB Kay Hian at 3.31/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Skilling leads overall with a clear advantage.
Skilling scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Skilling holds a 3.5/5 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.
Skilling offers spreads from 0.7 pips, while UOB Kay Hian starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Skilling requires a minimum deposit of $100. UOB Kay Hian requires $0.
Skilling is regulated by CySEC, FSA, while UOB Kay Hian holds licences from MAS, SFC.
Skilling supports Skilling Trader, cTrader, MT4, Skilling App. 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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