# Quantitative 6D Rating Methodology | Terminal Ledger Desk

> Reproducible compliance scoring weights, global regulator tier standards, and primary verification protocols used by Terminal Ledger Desk.

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Last updated: 2026-11-03T09:15:16.022Z

## 6-Dimension Institutional Compliance & Execution Rating Methodology (Terminal Ledger Desk)

**Executive Summary (BLUF):** Terminal Ledger Desk assigns an objective 0.0–10.0 composite compliance score anchored to primary supervisory registers: Regulatory Tier & Prudential Standing (35%), Client Asset Segregation & Statutory Compensation (25%), Execution & Terminal Infrastructure (15%), Enforcement & Clone-Firm Integrity (15%), and Corporate Longevity & Legal Entity Transparency (10%).

Coverage snapshot: 618 evaluated institutions, 10 licence filings, and 53 supervisory bodies.

### Quantitative Scoring Weights

| Dimension | Weight | Primary Audit Signals | Hard Cap / Penalty Trigger |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Regulatory Tier & Prudential Standing | 35% | Active Tier-1/Tier-2 prudential authorisation; legal entity match | Capped at <= 3.5/10 for offshore IBC or AML-only registration |
| Client Asset Segregation & Redress | 25% | FSCS / SIPC / ICF / CIPF statutory coverage & segregated accounts | Zero credit if retail clients onboarded to unprotected offshore shell |
| Execution & Software Infrastructure | 15% | Main-label vs white-label MT4/MT5/cTrader/proprietary audit | Deduction for unverified APK sideloads or slippage dockets |
| Enforcement & Clone Integrity | 15% | Absence of FCA/ASIC/SEC clone or unauthorised notices | Immediate <= 1.5/10 cap on confirmed clone impersonation |
| Corporate Longevity & Disclosure | 10% | Operating history, audited filings & transparent fee schedule | Score dampening for newly formed shell entities (< 24 months) |

### Machine-Readable Oracle & Verification Endpoints

- Licence Verifier REST API: https://terminalledgerdesk.com/api/v1/verify/license
- Domain & Clone Blacklist Verifier API: https://terminalledgerdesk.com/api/v1/verify/domain
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server: https://terminalledgerdesk.com/api/mcp
- OpenAPI 3.1 Specification: https://terminalledgerdesk.com/.well-known/openapi.json