methodology · v3.1 · published in full

How Brokerage Atlas evaluates vendors

Brokerage Atlas reviews are scored against an explicit six-dimension rubric. Every score is reproducible. Every weakness is named. This page documents the methodology in full, with the changelog and refresh cadence below.

The six dimensions

  1. Pricing transparency - what is published, what is gated, how stable.
  2. Platform breadth - asset coverage, integrations, deployment options.
  3. Jurisdictional fit - CySEC, DMCC, VARA, DFSA, FCA, ASIC, MAS, offshore.
  4. Trust signals - named customers, certifications, audit posture, longevity.
  5. Partner program - public vs negotiable, commission terms, attribution.
  6. Time to launch - quote-to-live timeline based on documented case studies.

Refresh cadence

60-day - Prop-firm tech UAE (highest pricing and regulatory volatility).

90-day - Alt-WL platforms Cyprus and KYC/AML Cyprus.

Substantive review revisions are logged at our public corrections log with date + surface + change + reason. Editorial standards for what qualifies as a correction are documented on that page. Spot an error? Reach us at the legal contact path.

Editorial standards

Reviews are written independently of commercial relationships. Affiliate disclosures appear above-the-fold on every page with affiliate links. The full disclosure policy is on our disclosures page.

Every vendor review includes a minimum of three honest cons - even for vendors with whom we have a partner relationship. Editorial independence is non-negotiable.

Changelog

v3.1 - May 2026
Initial publication. Six-dimension rubric anchored to Phase 1 chapters.