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Choosing between ThinkMarkets and UOB Kay Hian depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. ThinkMarkets is headquartered in London, UK, while UOB Kay Hian operates from Singapore. UOB Kay Hian has the longer track record, established in 1973, compared to ThinkMarkets 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.
ThinkMarkets
UOB Kay Hian
ThinkMarkets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.9/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, ThinkMarkets offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
ThinkMarkets
3.9 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
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ThinkMarkets
UOB Kay Hian
Lower feesThinkMarkets holds licences from FCA, ASIC. UOB Kay Hian is regulated by MAS, SFC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Stocks, Indices markets. ThinkMarkets additionally covers Cfd, Commodities. UOB Kay Hian adds Etf.
ThinkMarkets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. UOB Kay Hian offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, UTRADE. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
ThinkMarkets requires no minimum deposit, while UOB Kay Hian sets no minimum deposit. This makes ThinkMarkets accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores ThinkMarkets at 3.92/5 and UOB Kay Hian at 3.31/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. ThinkMarkets leads overall with a clear advantage.
ThinkMarkets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. ThinkMarkets holds a 3.9/5 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.
ThinkMarkets offers spreads from 0 pips, while UOB Kay Hian starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
ThinkMarkets requires a minimum deposit of $0. UOB Kay Hian requires $0.
ThinkMarkets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, while UOB Kay Hian holds licences from MAS, SFC.
ThinkMarkets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, 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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