Our Sourcing Principles
dewansalahuddin is committed to providing educational content based on reliable, publicly available information. This policy outlines the types of sources we use and our approach to information verification.
Primary Source Categories
1. Regulatory and Official Sources
We reference information from securities regulators and official market authorities, including:
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
- Securities Commission Malaysia
- Stock exchanges (NYSE, NASDAQ, etc.)
- International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)
2. Educational Institutions and Publications
Our content draws from established financial literature, including:
- University-level finance textbooks
- Industry-standard investment texts
- Professional financial certifications (CFA, CFP)
- Peer-reviewed financial research
3. Market Data Providers
For factual market information, we reference publicly available data from:
- Major stock exchanges
- Official market statistics
- Publicly available financial databases
What We Do NOT Reference
To maintain objectivity and avoid conflicts of interest, we generally do not reference:
- Brokerage firm marketing materials
- Paid promotional content
- Social media posts or unverified sources
- Specific investment product documentation
- News articles requiring subscriptions
Content Attribution
General Educational Content: Most of our content presents widely-accepted financial concepts and terminology. These are based on established educational materials and public knowledge.
Specific Data: When we present specific market data, statistics, or factual claims, we generally identify the source. However, not all content includes formal citations.
Third-Party Images: Images on our site are licensed for use or from public domain sources. See our image attribution information where applicable.
Information Currency
Financial regulations and market structures evolve over time. We encourage readers to:
- Check the "Last Updated" date on articles
- Verify regulatory information with official sources
- Consult current market resources for real-time data
- Confirm any factual claims independently
External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites for further reading. We are not responsible for the content or accuracy of these external sites. Users should verify information from official sources directly.
Feedback on Sources
If you have questions about our sources or believe we should reference additional authoritative materials, please contact us.