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GBM vs POEMS: fees, markets and protection

Facts for both companies from their official pages; each was checked on the date shown in its review.

Facts verified on October 18, 2026

Key differences

Only GBM lists Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV).
Only POEMS lists Singapore Exchange (SGX), Hong Kong Exchanges (HKEX), Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Toronto Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange, Euronext, and SIX Swiss Exchange.
Only GBM is licensed by CNBV.
Only POEMS is licensed by MAS.
Only GBM supports SPEI for deposits and withdrawals.
Only POEMS supports Bank transfer for deposits and withdrawals.

Criterion	GBM	POEMS
Rating	4.6/5 on other platforms 17.4K ratings	4.4/5 on other platforms 1.1K ratings
Regulators	CNBV	MAS
Minimum deposit	MX$100	—
Markets	Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV), US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq)	Singapore Exchange (SGX), US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq), Hong Kong Exchanges (HKEX), Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Toronto Stock Exchange +3
Products	stocks, ETFs, fractional shares, bonds, funds	stocks, ETFs, fractional shares, bonds, funds
US stock or ETF order	0.25% of the order	$0 per order
Deposits and withdrawals	SPEI	Bank transfer
Founded	1985	1975
Headquarters	Mexico	Singapore
Available only in	—	Singapore, Malaysia
	Read review	Read review

Which regulators license GBM and POEMS?

GBM is licensed by CNBV; POEMS by MAS.