SFC — Hong Kong
UOB KAY HIAN FUTURES (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Regulated · No. AHY424
UOBKayHian Review — Overview
Regulation
Tier-1 regulated
Licence
SFC · No. AHY424 • BY
Licence status
Regulated
Platforms
WebTrader, UTRADE Mobile App
Instruments
Equities, ETFs, REITs, Options
Operating
Est. 1996
Main market
SG
Entity
UOB KAY HIAN FUTURES (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Website
Unknown
UOBKayHian is a forex & CFD broker based in Hong Kong, established in 1996. On Trust Broker Hub it holds a Trust Score of 6.5 out of 10, which we rate as Fair — above the 5.3/10 average for brokers that hold a verified licence. Mixed profile — check regulation and conditions before depositing.
Crucially, UOBKayHian is regulated by SFC and BY, including at least one tier-1 regulator. Tier-1 regulation is the strongest sign of legitimacy: it normally requires segregated client funds, regular audits and access to a compensation scheme if the broker fails — meaningful protection for your money.
UOBKayHian provides access to Equities, ETFs, REITs, Options. Its detailed trading conditions — minimum deposit, spreads and maximum leverage — are not publicly disclosed, which lowers transparency. No complaints are currently on record. Overall, UOBKayHian has a mixed profile: check its regulation and conditions carefully before depositing.
Trust score breakdown
How is this calculated?
Weighted total
8.10
Data completeness
6 of 10 facts verified
60% ×0.80
Trust Score
6.5 / 10
Trust Score history
UOBKayHian currently scores 6.5/10. The trend line will build here as the Trust Score is re-evaluated over time.
Pros
- Regulated by a tier-1 authority
- No unresolved complaints on record
- Listed in our verified broker directory
Cons
- Trading conditions and fees not publicly disclosed
- Always verify the licence directly before depositing
Regulation
Tier 1 · Top
Verified
BY — United Kingdom
UOB KAY HIAN FUTURES (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Licence
Tier 3 · Offshore
Verified
Offshore (tier-3) regulators typically have lower capital requirements and no compensation scheme. Funds may not be protected if the broker fails.
Trading conditions
| Instruments | Equities, ETFs, REITs, Options, Futures, CBBC, Bonds, Warrants |
| Minimum deposit | Not disclosed |
| Maximum leverage | Not disclosed |
| Typical spread | Not disclosed |
| Platforms | WebTrader, UTRADE Mobile App |
| Demo account | ❌ |
We mark unverified fields as “Not disclosed” rather than estimate them.
Our verdict on UOBKayHian
Our analysis · editorial
6.5/10
Tier-1 regulated, solid profile
UOBKayHian holds a tier-1 regulatory licence among its 2 registrations (SFC, BY). Based in Hong Kong, it has been operating for about 30 years. We have no complaints on record against it. Weighing regulation, track record and complaint history, our Trust Score is 6.5/10 — a reasonable profile.
Strengths
- Authorised by a tier-1 regulator (SFC, BY)
- Holds 2 regulatory licences across multiple jurisdictions
- Long 30-year operating track record
- No complaints on record with us
- Supports WebTrader & UTRADE Mobile App trading
Watch-outs
- Always confirm the licensed entity covers traders in your country
Bottom line: A reasonable option, but confirm the entity you open an account with is the regulated one.
This is Trust Broker Hub's data-driven editorial assessment — not a user review. It is generated automatically from regulation, licensing, company age and complaint records, and updates as those change.
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Complaints & alerts
No complaints or regulator warnings on record
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Full specifications
Regulated region
Hong Kong
Operating period
20+ years
Main market
SG
Licensed entity
UOB KAY HIAN FUTURES (HONG KONG) LIMITED
License status
Regulated
Instruments
Equities, ETFs, REITs, Options, Futures, CBBC, Bonds, Warrants
Year founded
1996
Frequently asked
Is UOBKayHian a safe broker?
UOBKayHian scores 6.5 / 10 on our Trust Score, above the 5.3 average for brokers that hold a verified licence. It holds tier-1 regulation, which offers strong investor protection. It has no complaints on record with us. Trade only with funds you can afford to lose.
How is the UOBKayHian trust score calculated?
The score weighs five factors: regulation tier, transparency of disclosures, operating footprint, user sentiment, and complaint history. Each is scored out of 10 and combined into the overall figure shown at the top. Read our methodology.
What does "offshore regulated" mean?
It means the broker's licence comes from a jurisdiction with lighter requirements than tier-1 regulators like the FCA or ASIC. There's usually no compensation scheme, so recovering funds can be difficult if the broker fails.
Can I withdraw funds easily from UOBKayHian?
UOBKayHian doesn't publish detailed withdrawal terms, so we can't verify processing times or fees. Test with a small amount first and document every transaction.