UOB Kay Hian

What UOB Kay Hian does

UOB Kay Hian Pte Ltd is a Singapore-incorporated brokerage firm founded in 1970 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Overseas Bank (UOB). It positions itself as Singapore's largest stockbroker, providing multi-market online trading services to retail and institutional investors through its proprietary UTRADE platform. The firm serves clients across Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand under wholly-owned subsidiaries, and extends trading access to the US, Australia, Canada, UK, China, and other markets. Its product suite spans equities, CFDs, daily leverage certificates (DLCs), ETFs, bonds (including BondbloX), unit trusts, structured products and certificates, SPACs, margin financing, leveraged FX, and robo-advisory services.

The firm's technology stack centers on the UTRADE web and mobile trading platform, supplemented by specialized sub-platforms (UTRADE Delta for leveraged CFD trading, UTRADE Robo for automated portfolio advisory, UTRADE X for cash upfront accounts) and a suite of analytical tools (Charting, ShareXplorer, StockScreener, Stock Alerts, SignalTrendz) that were refreshed in March 2026. Cash management is delivered through UCASH and its enhanced weekly-locked variant (UCASH-EN), while UTRADE Secure provides mandatory two-factor authentication since August 2025. Marketing and client engagement are driven by digital channels (UTRADE website, newsletters, webinars, research publications, Telegram and Facebook), combined with relationship-based service through trading representatives and physical offices.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based brokerage commissions on equity and derivative trades, with tiered pricing by contract value (Singapore online equities start at 0.275%, 0.20% above SGD 100,000; UTRADE X flat 0.12%; market-specific rates for Hong Kong, Australia, Malaysia, and others). Additional streams include margin financing interest (SGD Prime plus spread), distribution and platform fees on unit trusts and structured products, and investment banking fees from IPO underwriting activity on Bursa Malaysia and other exchanges. The firm employs 501-1,000 staff and per DBS Group Research coverage has achieved revenue CAGR exceeding 15% since 2022, with a forecast 15% revenue growth for FY2026 and approximately 4% dividend yield.

Name

UOB Kay Hian

Legal name

UOB Kay Hian Pte Ltd

Website

https://utrade.com.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

UOB Kay Hian is a Singapore-based brokerage subsidiary of United Overseas Bank (UOB) and the largest stockbroker in Singapore. It operates the UTRADE multi-market online trading platform across ASEAN and global markets, serving retail and institutional investors with equities, CFDs, bonds, unit trusts, and robo-advisory services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Securities Brokerage

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage (5231), Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Accounts & Unified Managed Accounts (UMAs) — Multi-Asset (FSAAAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Managed Platforms & Wrap Programs for Private Clients (Model Portfolios, UMA/SMAs) (FSAAABAM)

Keywords

• Online stock brokerage
• Securities trading
• Margin financing
• Investment products
• Robo advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Brokerage Commissions: Transaction-based brokerage fees charged on equity trades across Singapore and international markets. Commission rates vary by market and trading channel (online vs offline), with tiered pricing based on contract value for Singapore equities.
2. Margin Financing Interest: Interest income generated from margin trading facilities extended to clients, with rates based on SGD Prime + spread
3. Unit Trust and Investment Products: Distribution fees and platform fees from offering unit trusts, structured products, ETFs, and robo advisory services
4. IPO Underwriting: Investment banking fees from underwriting IPOs on Bursa Malaysia and other exchanges

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UOB Kay Hian is Singapore's largest stockbroker, providing online securities brokerage and trading services through its proprietary UTRADE platform across Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the US, Australia, Canada, and the UK. It offers equities, CFDs, ETFs, bonds, unit trusts, structured products, DLCs, leveraged FX, margin financing, robo-advisory, IPO underwriting, and cash management (UCASH) to retail and institutional investors.

Product overview

UOB Kay Hian operates its brokerage business primarily through the UTRADE multi-platform ecosystem, comprising the core UTRADE web and mobile trading platform alongside specialized sub-platforms for leveraged products (UTRADE Delta for CFDs) and automated advisory (UTRADE Robo). The platform provides integrated access to a comprehensive suite of investment products spanning equities (across SGX, US, HK, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Canada, UK, Europe, and Japan), bonds (including BondbloX), ETFs, unit trusts, structured products and certificates, daily leverage certificates (DLCs), contracts for difference (CFDs), and leveraged foreign exchange (LFX). Margin financing is offered to amplify buying power. The product range is complemented by a set of analytical and trading support tools including Charting (formerly ChartGenie), ShareXplorer, StockScreener, Stock Alerts, and SignalTrendz (formerly Techanalyzer), all refreshed in March 2026. Cash management is handled through UCASH and its weekly-locked variant UCASH-EN, which auto-links to securities accounts to earn interest on idle balances. UTRADE Secure provides mandatory two-factor authentication across the platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UCASH: Cash management service helping clients earn higher returns on excess cash while maintaining liquidity
• UCASH Enhanced (UCASH-EN)
• UTRADE X
• UTRADE Delta
• UTRADE Secure
• UTRADE Robo

Products and services

• UTRADE Online Trading Platform Flagship multi-market online stock trading platform offering web and mobile access to equities, real-time market data, charting, stock screening, alerts, research, and execution across Singapore, US, Hong Kong, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Canada, UK, Europe, and Japan markets.
• Equities (Stocks) Core stock trading service across multiple exchanges including SGX, NYSE, NASDAQ, HKEX, Bursa Malaysia, SET, ASX, TSX, and LSE, with online and offline commission rate tiers based on contract value.
• Contracts for Difference (CFDs)
• Daily Leverage Certificates (DLCs)
• Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
• Bonds
• Leveraged Foreign Exchange (LFX)
• Margin Trading
• Unit Trusts
• UTRADE Robo (Robo Advisory)
• Structured Products
• Structured Certificates
• UTRADE Delta (CFD Platform)
• UTRADE X (Cash Upfront Account)
• UCASH Cash Management
• IPO Underwriting Services
• SPAC Trading Access

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue CAGR exceeding 15% since 2022
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Stratus Global Holdings BerhadminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 11 June 2026UOB Kay Hian (M) Sdn Bhd signed underwriting agreement for Stratus Global's proposed listing on Bursa Malaysia Main Market. IPO comprises 356.25 million new shares representing 28.5% of enlarged share capital, with proceeds for business expansion, R&D, working capital and listing expenses.
• Mirae Asset SecuritiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Partnership to launch foreign investor omnibus account service through Mirae Asset Securities' Singapore subsidiary, improving overseas investors' access to South Korean equities. UOB Kay Hian's market cap approximately 4 trillion won ($2.6 billion). The service broadens access to the Korean stock market for investors in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
• Golden Destinations Group BerhadminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 6 March 2026UOB Kay Hian (M) Sdn Bhd signed underwriting agreement for Golden Destinations' ACE Market IPO comprising 200 million new shares and 100 million existing shares for sale. IPO includes retail, director/employee allocations and Bumiputera investor placements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• OCBC Securities: Securities arm of OCBC Bank, one of Singapore's three major local banks, offering equities, bonds and unit trusts to OCBC clients. Comparable bank-backed brokerage distribution model and overlaps with UOBKH on Singapore retail and investment products.

Direct peers

• Saxo Markets (Saxo Bank): Global multi-asset broker offering equities, CFDs, FX, futures and bonds across 70+ exchanges via the SaxoTraderGO platform. Comparable to UOBKH on multi-asset product breadth, multi-market reach and active-trader tooling, particularly in CFDs via UTRADE Delta.
• Interactive Brokers: Global low-cost multi-asset online broker serving active retail and institutional clients across 150+ markets. Directly comparable to UOBKH on multi-market access, low online commissions, and professional-grade trading tools; key global benchmark for the online brokerage model.
• CGS-CIMB Securities: Regional securities brokerage joint venture between CGS International and CIMB, offering equities, derivatives, IPO underwriting and research across ASEAN. Directly comparable to UOBKH on multi-market retail brokerage, regional IPO underwriting, and integrated investment banking capabilities.
• DBS Vickers Securities: Securities arm of DBS Group, Singapore's largest bank, providing online trading, research, and IPO services across regional markets. Direct competitor within Singapore and ASEAN, with similar bank-distribution flywheel and comparable retail/institutional brokerage products.
• Maybank Securities: Brokerage arm of Maybank Group offering online trading, equities and IPO underwriting across Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Competes with UOBKH in Malaysian IPO underwriting (Bursa Malaysia) and in cross-border ASEAN retail brokerage.
• PhillipCapital / Phillip Securities: Singapore-headquartered multi-asset brokerage with proprietary POEMS trading platform, offering equities, CFDs, futures and unit trusts across regional markets. Direct competitor to UOBKH in the Singapore retail brokerage market with overlapping product suite and pricing tiers.
• Tiger Brokers (UP Fintech Holding): Singapore-headquartered digital-native broker offering low-commission multi-market equities and derivatives trading via mobile-first platform. Direct competitor for younger Singapore/ASEAN retail traders, competing on price and digital UX rather than bank-distribution.

Regional players

• KGI Securities (Singapore): Singapore branch of Taiwan-based KGI Securities offering online trading, research and wealth management products. Comparable on regional Asian multi-market brokerage and structured products offering, though smaller scale than UOBKH.

Emerging players

• moomoo (Futu Holdings): Singapore-incorporated digital broker (subsidiary of Futu Holdings) offering zero-commission US/HK/SG equities trading via a social mobile-first app. Emerging direct competitor in Singapore retail, attacking on price and UX rather than research depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UOBKayHian.sg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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