Defaqto is an independent financial research and software company specialising in rating, comparing and analysing financial products and funds.
Since 1994 we have built the largest, whole of market, financial product database and become one of the leading providers of financial product and funds data in the UK. We now cover more than 35,000 products across banking, life, pensions, investments and general insurance.
Our experts validate and analyse the data to provide insight and consultancy to all layers of the financial services sector including financial advisers, mortgage and general insurance brokers, product providers, web aggregators and the public sector. This data also underpins our product ratings, provider and intermediary product research tools and web services.
Our products and services include:
Defaqto Star Ratings
Defaqto Star Ratings allow you to see where a product sits in the market, at a glance. We review every product across more than 40 categories, from credit cards and current accounts, to car insurance and income protection, awarding each a rating from one to five stars.
Financial product guides
Before buying insurance cover, applying for credit, switching current account providers or taking out a mortgage, it's important that you understand the differences between products. Our series of online guides will help you understand what to look for when choosing a financial product, so you can make better financial decisions.
Defaqto Group owns and operates Defaqto Limited and Defaqto Media Limited. Defaqto Group is backed by FF&P Private Equity Limited the private equity division of Fleming Family & Partners, and the Foresight Group.