Data Analysis Platform (VAP) Opens Türkiye’s Capital Markets Data to the World with English Language Option

The Data Analysis Platform (VAP), launched by Merkezi Kayıt Kuruluşu (MKK) in 2020 to enhance data transparency in Türkiye’s capital markets to the highest level and support financial literacy, has now been made available to the global financial community with the addition of the English language option.

Guided by the motto “From data to information, from information to strategy,” MKK shares a wide range of datasets through the Data Analysis Platform (www.vap.org.tr/en), including the number of investors and portfolio information in our markets, MKK custody data, indices, financial ratios, corporate governance data, and the outputs of academic studies supported by MKK. With the launch of the English language option, the Platform is also expected to become an important reference source for foreign investors seeking information on Türkiye’s capital markets.

Together with our Public Disclosure Platform (KAP: www.kap.org.tr/en), which enables disclosures required under the relevant regulations to be made publicly available 24/7, in real time and without intermediaries, and which is regarded as one of the international best practice examples in public disclosure in terms of its scope, VAP has continued to provide data on Türkiye’s markets since 2020. Bringing comprehensive market data in a single platform, VAP stands out as a service with few comparable examples globally and offers highly transparent and detailed analysis capabilities.

Commenting on the development, Dr. Ekrem ARIKAN, CEO and Board Member of MKK, stated the following:

"The Data Analysis Platform, which we have been working on meticulously since day one and made available to our market stakeholders with the understanding that 'you cannot manage what you do not measure,' has become one of the most valuable digital resources of our capital markets regarding transparency and access to accurate information. With the English language option, we have launched, we are making it easier for global investors interested in Türkiye’s capital markets to access reliable data, just like our domestic investors. In particular, foreign investors, fund managers and analysts who invest or plan to invest in, the Turkish market will be able to access up-to-date data on our country’s markets firsthand, quickly and reliably through our VAP and KAP platforms, which are operated by MKK and offering English language options. We believe that this step will contribute positively to foreign investors' interest in our capital markets. As MKK continues to expand its international service network and sphere of influence, we strive to promote our country’s strong financial infrastructure and its position as a reliable hub to the entire world."

For More Information: www.vap.org.tr/en