What we do
Research features, documents, fees, legality, product experience, and risk using the same format for every broker.
Independent broker researchBroker research that
Broker research that
sides with the evidence.
Review Market is not a broker and does not accept trading funds. We compare platforms using a consistent framework, show our sources, and separate fact from marketing claims.
Editorial principle
Scores can't be bought.Payment, affiliation, or popularity cannot change an editorial conclusion. Where a commercial relationship exists, readers must be able to see the disclosure.
- Primary sources are shown
- Verification limits are explained
- Risk is never hidden
Getting the term right
What does “independent broker” mean at Review Market?
The term refers to independent broker research, not a category of financial instrument, and not a claim that a broker is automatically free of conflicts of interest.
What we don't do
Accept deposits, execute trades, guarantee profit, provide signals, or substitute for a regulator's own checks.
Assessment standard
Six layers of review.
A conclusion is only published after data is separated by its level of certainty and relevance to the user.
Legal entity identity
Company name, jurisdiction, address, and the party operating the platform.
License & product scope
License number checked against the regulator, including which products it may offer.
Fees & business model
Spread, commission, payout, non-trading fees, and potential conflicts of interest.
Platform experience
Demo account, devices, flow stability, risk features, support, and accessibility.
Terms & withdrawals
KYC, bonuses, withdrawal limits, dormancy, account closure, and disputes.
History & updates
Regulator warnings, material changes, and the date of the last verification.
Evidence hierarchy
Not all sources carry the same weight.
LevelSource typeHow we use it
1Regulator databases and documents
The primary basis for license status, disciplinary actions, and activity scope.
2Broker legal documents
Used to check the legal entity, fees, account terms, KYC, and withdrawals.
3Product testing
Validates the real flow, platform, demo, support, and consistency of information.
4Broker marketing claims
Recorded as a claim until an independent source supports it.
5User reviews
Used to spot patterns, not as standalone proof of a fact.
Conflict of interest
Independent doesn't mean revenue-free.
Independence means revenue must never change the methodology, the facts, or the conclusion. Commercial relationships must be disclosed exactly where readers make their decision.
- Editorial separation—assessments aren't dictated by advertisers.
- Visible disclosure—affiliations aren't buried on a distant legal page.
- No pay-to-rank—brokers can't buy a score or a position.
- Open corrections—material errors are fixed and the audit date is updated.
Check it yourself
Official regulator databases.
The brand name shown on a website can differ from the legal entity name. Search for both, and match the domain, address, license number, and permitted products.
IndonesiaBappebti Legality Check
Futures brokers and PBK business operators
United StatesFINRA BrokerCheckStatus, history, and disciplinary actions
United KingdomFCA Firm CheckerFirm license and product scope
GlobalInvestor.gov SearchAccess to IAPD and BrokerCheck
A “registered” status doesn't automatically mean every product a broker offers is legal in your country. Make sure the license covers the correct service and is held by the same legal entity.
Start from the data
Open comparison table Compare brokers side by side.
See what's already verified, what's still just a claim, and the risks worth paying attention to.