Governance Framework
Rule-based governance with institutional oversight, methodological transparency, and stakeholder engagement.
Core Principles
GTIXT operates on eight foundational principles that ensure institutional credibility and scientific rigor.
Determinism
Scoring is fully deterministic and spec-driven. Same inputs always produce same outputs. No discretionary overrides, no manual adjustments.
Transparency
All scoring rules, weights, mappings, and fallback logic are published openly. No black boxes, no proprietary secrets.
Auditability
Every score is traceable to captured public evidence with timestamps. Full audit trails are available for independent verification.
Non-Intervention
GTIXT methodology cannot be overridden by commercial pressure, firm requests, or regulatory influence. Scores reflect the deterministic specification alone.
No Commercial Influence
GTIXT accepts no payments, sponsorships, or promotional arrangements from evaluated firms. Independence is structural, not just procedural.
Evidence-Based
Every datapoint is backed by captured public evidence. Inputs without evidence are scored as NA (neutral), not estimated or assumed.
Oversight Gate
An independent integrity gate (Agent C) validates data quality before publication. Defective data is rejected, not published.
Versioning
Methodology evolves through explicit semantic versions. Past scores remain reproducible under their original spec.
Governance Framework
GTIXT operates through a layered governance structure that separates data collection, methodology design, integrity validation, and publication.
Index Committee
Responsible for approving methodology versions, reviewing structural changes, and validating index evolution. No authority to override scores.
Methodology Layer
Fully deterministic scoring engine defined by open specification (JSON). No manual overrides, no discretionary adjustments.
Integrity Layer
Agent C validates data quality, enforces NA-rate controls, detects anomalies, and applies integrity gate before publication.
Publication Layer
Snapshots published only after passing integrity validation. SHA-256 hashes ensure cryptographic verification.
Key principle: No single person or entity can unilaterally alter scores. Methodology changes require version increments, documentation, and backward compatibility.
Independence
GTIXT operates independently from commercial, promotional, or financial relationships with evaluated firms.
No Commercial Relationships
GTIXT does not accept payments, sponsorships, advertising, or any form of compensation from prop trading firms. No paid placements, no promotional deals.
No Influence on Scores
Firms cannot pay to improve their scores, request manual adjustments, or influence methodology design. Scoring is deterministic and rule-based.
Structural Separation
Any future commercial activity (e.g., premium data access, institutional services) will be structurally separated from index methodology and publication.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Team members involved in methodology design or integrity validation cannot hold financial interests in evaluated firms.
Transparency & Public Evidence
GTIXT publishes all methodological rules, snapshot data, and evidence excerpts openly. Transparency is enforced structurally, not just promised.
Open Methodology Specification
All scoring rules, weights, mappings, and fallback logic are published as JSON specification files. No proprietary black boxes.
View Methodology →Public Snapshots
All snapshot data is published to MinIO object storage with SHA-256 hashes and cryptographic verification.
Access Data →Evidence Excerpts
Each data point is backed by timestamped public evidence captured from official sources (FCA, OFAC, SEC EDGAR, etc.).
View Integrity Framework →Open API Access
Programmatic access to all published data via RESTful API. No paywalls, no data embargoes.
API Documentation →Oversight & Integrity Gate
An independent integrity gate (Agent C) validates data quality before publication. Defective data is rejected, not published.
Agent C: Integrity Gate
Completeness Checks
Validates that all required data points are captured. Missing data is flagged as NA (neutral), not assumed.
Anomaly Detection
Detects outliers, unexpected score jumps, and data quality issues. Anomalies trigger manual review.
Source Verification
Confirms that all evidence is traceable to official public sources. No unverifiable data is accepted.
Quality Gates
Applies explicit quality thresholds. Data below quality threshold is rejected and not published.
Critical principle: Agent C has veto power over publication. No commercial pressure, corporate demand, or deadline can override the integrity gate.
Governance Versioning
Governance framework versions evolve through explicit semantic versioning. All past versions remain auditable and reproducible.
Foundation (Q1 2025)
Initial governance framework, core principles, deterministic scoring engine, and integrity validation layer established.
Institutional Release (Q2 2025)
Full institutional transparency, IOSCO alignment, multi-level hashing, ECDSA signatures, and agent validation services.
Enhanced Institutional (Q1 2026)
Provenance tracking, evidence archive operational, governance versioning, advisory board framework, and evidence-based corrections policy.
Versioning Policy
- Major (X.0): Structural changes to methodology, integrity gates, or governance framework. Past scores remain reproducible at prior versions.
- Minor (X.Y): Enhancements to transparency, reporting, or institutional features. Backward compatible with prior minor versions.
- Reproducibility: All versions published with full audit trails, evidence snapshots, and cryptographic signatures for independent verification.
Governance & Advisory Board
GTIXT operates through a mixed governance model combining deterministic methodology with advisory board oversight. The advisory board provides independent checks on methodology evolution, governance policy, and institutional credibility.
Advisory Board Composition
Risk Management & Compliance — Independent directors with expertise in financial risk assessment, counterparty analysis, and institutional compliance frameworks.
Market Integrity & Trading — Seasoned trading professionals and market operators who understand prop trading, capital allocation, and market dynamics.
Data Governance & Privacy — Academic and industry experts in cryptography, data integrity, and institutional information security.
Trading Firm Leadership — Senior executives from respected prop trading firms, providing industry perspective and credibility.
Advisory Board Role: The board reviews methodology changes, validates governance policies, assesses market impact, and provides independent attestation. However, the board cannot override the deterministic scoring engine or interfere with individual firm scores.
Neutrality & Non-Advocacy
GTIXT does not promote firms, jurisdictions, or business models. It is a neutral benchmark that reports facts.
GTIXT does not
- endorse or market any firm
- accept payments to influence scores
- offer advisory services to evaluated firms
- negotiate coverage or ranking changes
- publish paid promotions or sponsored placements
- provide investment recommendations
GTIXT enforces
- deterministic scoring from public evidence
- no manual overrides or discretionary edits
- clear NA handling for missing data
- consistent evidence capture standards
- audit trails for every score
- public documentation of methodology changes
Dispute & Corrections
Firms may submit factual corrections with evidence. GTIXT reviews only objective errors.
- Evidence-based claims — Corrections must include verifiable public sources.
- No negotiation — Scores are not negotiated or adjusted on request.
- Transparent updates — Changes are logged and published in the next snapshot.
Economic Neutrality
GTIXT does not profit from rankings. Data is published openly and remains accessible.
Regulatory Alignment
GTIXT aligns with IOSCO benchmark-governance principles as a neutral data index; it is not a financial product.
IOSCO Benchmark Principles
Our governance maps to IOSCO expectations for oversight, methodology, and accountability.
- Governance: Independent oversight and separation of commercial influence.
- Quality: Evidence-backed data with integrity validation.
- Methodology: Public, deterministic rules with version control.
- Accountability: Transparent corrections and audit trails.
GTIXT is not a regulator or advisor; it provides neutral benchmark data.
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