Global Prime Review 2026
Full Global Prime review for New Zealand traders — regulation, spreads, fees and our honest verdict.
Regulation in New Zealand
| Regulator | ASIC ASIC — Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) |
| Licence Number | 385620 |
| Regulated Entity | GPFM Pty Ltd |
| Max Leverage (Forex) | 1:30 |
| Minimum Deposit | $0 |
| EUR/USD Spread | From 0.0 pips (ECN/Raw) |
| Instruments | 300+ |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5 |
| Copy Trading | ✗ |
| Real Stocks | ✗ |
| Inactivity fee | No inactivity fee |
Verdict
Regulated by ASIC (licence 385620). Minimum deposit $0. In New Zealand: maximum forex leverage 1:30.
About Global Prime
Global Prime was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The broker offers 300 tradeable instruments including forex pairs, CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. It is regulated across multiple jurisdictions with a primary licence held by GPFM Pty Ltd under ASIC.
In New Zealand, Global Prime operates as GPFM Pty Ltd, authorised by ASIC under licence number 385620. New Zealand traders are subject to a maximum leverage of 1:30 on forex pairs under ASIC rules.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- ASIC regulated — licence 385620
- 300+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in New Zealand
- Platforms: MT4, MT5
Cons
- No inactivity fee
- 76% of retail clients lose money
- CFD trading — you do not own the underlying asset
- No real stock ownership
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Global Prime regulated?
Global Prime holds ASIC licence 385620, issued to the regulated entity {entity}. This is a real, verifiable licence recorded in the official ASIC public register.
What is the minimum deposit for Global Prime in New Zealand?
The minimum deposit is $0. This is the amount required to open a live trading account for traders in New Zealand under ASIC regulation.
What leverage does Global Prime offer in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, Global Prime offers maximum forex leverage of 1:30 under ASIC rules. Higher leverage may be available through offshore-regulated entities.
Is Global Prime safe to trade with?
Global Prime is regulated by ASIC, which requires segregated client funds, negative balance protection and independent audits. Regulation does not eliminate trading risk, but it provides meaningful investor protection.
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