Where our data comes from
Capmap combines data from multiple official sources to provide accurate, verifiable information about European financial products and regulations.
Sources we use for every platform
Official platform websites
Fee schedules, product offerings, supported countries, and account types. Each platform page links to the original source so you can verify it yourself.
Regulatory registers
License numbers, authorized services, and regulatory status from bodies such as the AFM, BaFin, FCA, CySEC, CSSF, and ESMA.
Fee schedules and documentation
Terms of service, key information documents (KIDs), investor disclosures, and published pricing pages for all-in cost analysis.
API documentation
Where available, we review platform APIs to verify technical capabilities, supported markets, and integration options.
Community reports
Verified user feedback and community reports supplement official data. We cross-reference all community submissions before including them.
16 countries, thousands of pages
Our knowledge base is built from thousands of pages scraped from official government and regulatory sources across 16 European countries plus EU-level institutions. This powers our blog content and platform data verification.
Official regulatory bodies
Regulatory scores and warnings on platform pages are based on license type, jurisdiction, and enforcement history from official regulatory bodies.
How we process data
Scrape and collect
Raw source material is scraped from official websites and cleaned. We extract fee schedules, regulatory filings, and product documentation from each source.
Verify and cross-reference
Information is cross-referenced across at least two independent sources. Discrepancies are flagged for manual review before being published.
Update and monitor
Our database is reviewed periodically. Fee changes, new features, and regulatory updates are incorporated. Pages display verification dates to show freshness.
How often we refresh
Platform data
Re-verified periodically, with a target of every 90 days. The verification date is displayed on each platform page.
Knowledge base
Updated as new regulations are published or existing rules change. Major regulatory changes (such as annual tax rate updates) are prioritised.
Regulatory status
Checked against official registers when platforms are re-verified. Active warnings are updated as soon as we become aware of them.
Capmap cannot guarantee the accuracy of all data at all times. Platforms may change their fees or features without notice. Always verify current terms directly with the platform before making financial decisions.
Found an error?
If you spot an incorrect fee, an outdated regulation, or any other inaccuracy, email corrections@capmap.eu. We take corrections seriously and aim to update verified errors within 5 business days.