Methodology
Our sources, checks and limits.
Source hierarchy
Official publications, rulebooks, registers and legal texts come first. Secondary reporting is labelled and used for context.
Research coverage
Research offers 17 source libraries: FSRA, DFSA, CMA, CBUAE, VARA, SAMA, CBB, QCB, CBO, FINCEN, OCC, SEC, CFPB, FED, FCA, RBI, SEBI. See Coverage for source dates and gaps.
What the status labels mean
Monitor announcements awaiting a register check remain unverified.
How we use AI
Licence routes and calculations use maintained data and fixed formulas where possible. AI interprets questions, finds relevant material and explains results. It must not invent fees, capital requirements, timelines or citations.
Sanctions & FATF scope
Country-level FATF and sanctions data covers the sources listed in Coverage. It does not screen people, companies or vessels. A country result is not sanctions clearance.
Precedent and market data
Build & Launch uses 84 curated fintech precedents and a separate YC dataset where indicated. These show patterns, not predictions. Observed timelines are not official processing times.
Product limits
FinPeel is not legal, regulatory or financial advice, sanctions clearance, transaction monitoring, KYC/KYB, AML case management or GRC. No match does not mean clearance. Follow your organisation’s procedures and verify critical decisions with the authority or a qualified adviser.
Corrections and coverage gaps
The coverage map at finpeel.com/coverage lists known gaps. Report stale figures, broken links or errors to hello@finpeel.com. Corrections update the relevant verification state and review stamp.