Our proprietary 120-point evaluation framework measures the objective safety of financial platforms across Asia. Learn how each category is weighted and verified.
Every platform is independently audited across seven key quantitative criteria:
We weigh the regulatory quality of issuing financial authorities. Tier-1 regulators (MAS Singapore, SFC Hong Kong, SEC US, ASIC Australia, CySEC/LFSA) carry maximum score allocation compared to off-shore registrations. Platforms holding multiple licenses in client residency markets receive bonus points.
Assesses how client funds are held. We verify whether client deposits are strictly segregated in top-tier commercial custodian banks (e.g. DBS, HSBC) or protected by statutory deposit compensation schemes (SIPC, HK ICC, Danish Guarantee Fund).
We track historical regulatory fines, warning letters, security breaches, and unresolved customer withdrawal disputes over a 10-year rolling timeline. Clean security track records receive full score credit.
Evaluates whether the platform operates with direct local authorization matching the investor’s residency country (e.g. SC Malaysia CMSL license for Malaysian residents or MAS MPI/CMS for Singapore residents).
Guarantees that retail clients cannot lose more than their deposited account balance during flash crashes or extreme market gaps. Mandatory requirement for maximum scoring.
Public stock exchange listing status (NASDAQ, HKEX), published audited financial reports by Big-4 firms, and monthly cryptographic Proof-of-Reserves (PoR) for crypto exchanges.
Continuous automated cross-checking against official regulator databases (MAS Financial Institutions Directory, SC Malaysia Alert List, SFC Public Register) to detect status changes immediately.
Safety Trading Platform operates with strict editorial independence. No financial platform can pay to increase its Safety Score, alter its rank position, or suppress negative regulatory findings. Our ratings are 100% objective.
