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UOBKayHian

Moderate riskStockbroker
🇭🇰 Hong Kong · 5-10 years · since 2017-09-22 · UOB Kay Hian (Hong Kong) Ltd
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UOBKayHian operates in your country (United States) — but holds no local license. You’d likely be onboarded under an offshore entity, which means weaker fund protection. Confirm which entity before depositing.
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Moderate risk
Scam Risk Scoremonitored · 2026-07-28
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  • No verifiable website or social-media presence
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A transparent weighted score from objective public data — each factor scored 0–100 (higher = riskier), combined by the weights below.

FactorScoreWeight
Regulation & licensing3835%
Company age2215%
Clone / impersonation012%
Withdrawal & exposure complaints012%
Offshore registration458%
Transparency (site/info/social)5310%

Based on public regulatory records, industry databases and independent reviews (Trustpilot, Forex Peace Army). Exit Risk reflects recent negative momentum in real reviews. A risk estimate from public data, not a definitive legal judgment; brokers may request a correction.

Company
Legal nameUOB Kay Hian (Hong Kong) Ltd
Headquarters🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Founded2017-09-22
Years operating5-10 years
Employees0
Official websiteuobkayhian.com.hk
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Avg execution speed0 ms
Avg slippage0
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Monitored traders0
Monitored orders0
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Registered address
6/F Harcourt House, 39 Gloucester Road, Hong Kong

Regulation & licenses · 1

RegulatorLicense typeLicense No.RegionStatus
SFCDerivatives Trading License (AGN)AHY424Hong Kong ChinaRegulated

Review analysis AI

UOBKayHian is an SFC-regulated Hong Kong stockbroker with a guarded risk score due to limited public information. While regulatory oversight provides some assurance, the lack of user reviews and web presence reduces transparency. Traders interested in Hong Kong securities may consider the broker, but those seeking forex/CFD exposure should look elsewhere.

Best for
  • Hong Kong equity investors
  • Traders in derivatives and structured products
  • Those seeking SFC-regulated brokerage
Not for
  • Retail forex and CFD traders
  • International traders outside Hong Kong
  • Traders requiring high leverage on currency pairs
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Where UOBKayHian operates

Active across 11 markets (by market presence). Licensing rarely covers all of them — where it isn’t locally licensed, you’re onboarded under an offshore entity with weaker protection.

🇸🇬 Singapore
🇲🇾 Malaysia
🇹🇭 Thailand
🇮🇩 Indonesia
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
🇺🇸 United States
🇻🇳 Vietnam
🇦🇺 Australia
🇨🇦 Canada
🇮🇳 India
🇯🇵 Japan

Market presence: WikiFX SkyEye · complaints: our records · licensing: official registers. Where you’re accepted is set by the broker’s own terms — always confirm before depositing.

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About UOBKayHian

About UOBKayHian

UOBKayHian is a Hong Kong-based brokerage firm registered in 2017 under the name UOBKayHian. The firm operates under the regulatory oversight of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong, holding a Derivatives Trading License (AGN). Its registered address is 6/F Harcourt House, 39 Gloucester Road, Hong Kong.

Although information from independent sources is limited, the broker's own materials describe its service under the brand 'UTRADE,' which has been in operation since 2014. UOBKayHian positions itself as a multi-asset brokerage catering to Hong Kong investors, offering a range of traditional and derivative products.

Regulation and Safety

UOBKayHian is regulated by the SFC in Hong Kong, which is a well-respected regulatory authority known for its stringent standards. The SFC license (CE number not specified in known facts) covers derivatives trading, providing a layer of oversight for the broker's activities. However, the FXCanary Scam Risk Score of 28/100 (Guarded) suggests some caution is warranted, possibly due to limited public information or operational opacity.

As a regulated entity, UOBKayHian is required to maintain client fund segregation and adhere to capital adequacy requirements. Still, traders are advised to independently verify the broker's current regulatory standing through the SFC's public register.

Trading Instruments

According to the broker's description, UOBKayHian offers a diverse range of market instruments. These include equities, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), real estate investment trusts (REITs), options, futures, and derivative products such as Callable Bull/Bear Contracts (CBBC). Bonds and warrants are also available, indicating a focus on securities and derivatives trading.

Notably, there is no explicit mention of forex or CFD trading in the known facts. The product set is typical of a traditional Hong Kong stockbroker, with an emphasis on local equities and structured products rather than leveraged retail FX.

Account Types and Platforms

Specific details on account types and trading platforms are not available from the known facts or web search results. The official domain uobkh.com.hk may provide further information, but it was not accessible at the time of this review. Given the broker's focus on Hong Kong markets, it is likely that clients access trading through a proprietary platform or a third-party system commonly used in the region, such as electronic direct market access (DMA) for equities.

Prospective clients should contact the broker directly for information on minimum deposits, fee structures, and platform features.

Target Audience

UOBKayHian appears to target retail and institutional investors in Hong Kong who are interested in local securities, derivatives, and structured products. The broker's product mix suggests it is suited for traders seeking exposure to Hong Kong-listed equities, index futures, and other exchange-traded instruments.

International traders or those focused on forex and CFDs may find the broker's offering limited, as there is no clear indication of retail FX trading services. The broker's regulatory status and location make it primarily a domestic player in the Hong Kong financial market.

Overview compiled by FXCanary from regulatory records and public data. full UOBKayHian review