UOBKH can trace its history back to the 1900s as Kay Hian & Co (Pte), a securities dealer and a founding member of the forerunner to the Singapore Exchange.
Modern positioning & global operations (post-2016 – present)
- Post-2016 – Present Expanded into major global markets and broadened investment offerings. Refreshed brand spotlights commitment to helping people build secure financial futures.
Continued growth & Southeast Asia focus (2010 – 2016)
- 2010-2016 Series of acquisitions in Thailand and Malaysia (Merchant Partner Securities, United Securities, Innosabah Securities, A.A. Anthony Securities, Country Group Securities)
Aggressive acquisitions & regional expansion (2002 – 2005)
- 2002-2003 Acquired Worldsec International, JM Sassoon, and Millennium Securities.
- 2004 Acquired BNP Peregrine retail business in Hong Kong.
- 2005 UOB Kay Hian Securities (Thailand) Public Company Limited listing.
Major merger & renaming (2000 – 2002)
- 2000 Merged with UOB Securities and its overseas stockbroking interests.
- 2001 Renamed UOB Kay Hian Holdings Ltd.
- 2001-2002 Series of acquisitions (Credit Suisse First Boston, BNP Peregrine retail business, RHB Cathay, and OUB Securities).
Capital market growth (1987 – 1999)
- 1989 The James Capel Group invested 30%, and the company was renamed KHJC.
- 1990 25% equity was issued to the public, and the company was listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange.
- 1999 Secured a seat on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Founding & early establishment (early 1900s – 1970)
- Early 1900s Founded as Kay Hian & Co (Pte), dealing in commodities and securities. Became a founding member of the Singapore Stockbrokers Association.
- 1970 Incorporated as a private company.
UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Limited – Listed Singapore Exchange (SGX) 23 October 2000, ticker: U10.
Also listed in Thailand: UOB Kay Hian Securities (Thailand) Public Company Limited – Listed Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) 22 November 2005, ticker: UOBKH.
One stop access to global markets from investment banking services to individual investment needs.
Online and broker supported investing in global stocks, bonds, mutual funds, structured products and OTC markets.
Exchange memberships in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.
Our vision
To be the trusted partner of people and organisations seeking secure financial futures.
Our mission
To offer people and organisations tailored, flexible financial solutions that will help them achieve their objectives.
Our values are our promise
- Honourable
- We act with integrity and discipline.
- We build trust by prioritising your long-term interests and holding ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
- Enterprising
- We seek opportunities to create meaningful value for you.
- With foresight and determination, we navigate change, identify potential and tailor solutions designed to achieve your unique goals.
- United
- We work as one firm, across markets and teams, to identify opportunity and deliver a higher level of service.
- Teamwork allows us to deeply understand your needs and respond quickly with tailored, flexible solutions.
- Committed
- We are dedicated to bringing you the solutions you need to build a secure financial future.
- Our commitment gives us a sense of urgency as we work to build productive relationships, honour our promises and support you with loyalty and purpose.
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