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Compliance & Registry Checks

Directorship

SOI Type: Individuals

Description: A search of in-country business registries and/or supplementary public company registry sources to determine if the subject holds or has held financial or board-level responsibilities in a business entity, including ownership.

Coverage: Selected jurisdictions

Disqualified Director

SOI Type: Individuals

Description: A search of in-country business registries and/or public regulatory sanctions databases that provide information on individuals who have been disqualified from holding directorship positions in public or private business entities.

Coverage: Selected jurisdictions

Financial Regulator

SOI Type: Individuals

Description: A search of a specific database managed by an in-country financial regulatory authority to confirm registrations and authorizations and/or uncover any disciplinary actions levied on the subject by the authority.

Coverage: Selected jurisdictions

Global Sanctions

SOI Type: Individuals / Companies

Description: A global search aimed at establishing whether the subject of interest is listed as a sanctioned person by financial regulators and other official national and international organizations and institutions.

Coverage: Worldwide

Politically Exposed Persons (PEP)

SOI Type: Individuals

Description: A global search aimed at determining whether the subject can be considered a politically exposed person (PEP). This includes access to a comprehensive PEP database.

Coverage: Worldwide

Wanted Persons

SOI Type: Individuals

Description: A search of jurisdiction-specific lists of persons sought to be taken into or returned to custody by local, national, or international law enforcement authorities.

Coverage: Selected jurisdictions

Watchlists

SOI Type: Individuals / Companies

Description: A multi-source worldwide search of international and national Watchlist databases containing more than 1,000 sources. Results can be delivered directly (without analysis) or after being reviewed, based on the Client’s preference. Reviewed results will be reported as « confirmed, » « unconfirmed, » or « none found, » and a report (extract) will provide additional details, such as date, source, and relevant facts.

Coverage: Worldwide

UBO Identification

SOI Type: Companies / Companies

Description:Identification of the Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBO) of a company (individuals who own more than 20% of the shares).

Coverage: Selected jurisdictions

Company Civil Litigation & Bankruptcy

SOI Type: Companies

Description:Check on a company to identify current basic corporate registration and operation details as well as involvement in local civil litigation and bankruptcy filings in local official and private databases and media sources.

Coverage: Worldwide

Basic Individual Check

SOI Type: Individuals

Description:Check on an individual to identify current basic information and current company affiliations in a selected jurisdiction.

Coverage: Worldwide

Basic Company Check

SOI Type: Companies

Description:Check on a company to identify current basic corporate registration and operation details in local official and private databases and media sources.

Coverage: Worldwide

Business Verification – Address Verification

SOI Type: Companies

Description:The address verification is conducted either through research in open sources (official local corporate registries or private business databases) or via telephone contact either with a knowledgeable third party (building manager) or directly with the subject company.

Coverage: Worldwide

Business Verification – Business Document Verification

SOI Type: Companies

Description:The business document verification uses the company details from the Client-provided document (extracted from a corporate registry or similar) to confirm that the subject company is registered and active. The verification is performed either by consulting an online available official source (corporate registry) or by placing a telephone call to the local registration authority.

Coverage: Worldwide

Business Verification – Telephone Number Verification

SOI Type: Companies

Description:The telephone number verification is conducted by calling the subject company’s telephone number provided by the Client.

Coverage: Worldwide

Media Search

Adverse Media Search

SOI Type: Individuals / Companies

Description: Automated searches of media and online content to determine whether there is any information linking the subject to adverse and criminal events.

Coverage: Worldwide

Social Media Search

SOI Type: Individuals

Description: A search to identify Social Media accounts linked to an individual and uncover potential elements of concern.

Coverage: Worldwide

Media Criminal

SOI Type: Individuals

Description: Automated search of media and online content to determine whether a subject has been investigated and/or tried and/or convicted of criminal acts.

Coverage: Worldwide

Media Criminal

SOI Type: Individuals

Description: Automated search of media and online content to determine whether a subject has been investigated and/or tried and/or convicted of criminal acts.

Coverage: Worldwide

Criminal Public Search (Alternative)

SOI Type: Individuals

Description: Automated searches of media, online content, and open source information (which can include public government databases) to determine whether there is any information linking the subject to adverse and criminal events.

Coverage: Selected jurisdictions

Animal Activist

SOI Type: Individuals

Description: OSINT research aimed at uncovering any connections or associations with animal rights groups or animal welfare efforts.

Coverage: Worldwide

Criminal Public Search (Alternative)

SOI Type: Individuals

Description:Automated searches of media, online content, and open source information (which can include public government databases) to determine whether there is any information linking the subject to adverse and criminal events.

Coverage: Selected jurisdictions

Enhanced Media Reputation

SOI Type: Individuals / Companies

Description:Manual research conducted by an analyst to provide an overview of the subject of interest’s reputation across various online platforms and media channels.

Coverage: Worldwide

Enhanced Online and Social Media Presence

SOI Type: Individuals / Companies

Description:A manual background check conducted by an analyst on the subject of interest focused on reputational risk identification.

Coverage: Worldwide

Due Diligence

Standard Due Diligence

SOI Type: Individuals / Companies

Description: The Standard Due Diligence (SDD) report is based on a background check on the subject of interest (company, individual, or non-government organization).It includes financial analysis, legal compliance, corporate governance, reputation, operational risks, cybersecurity, environmental and social responsibility, and key stakeholder analysis.

Coverage: Selected jurisdictions

Enhanced Due Diligence

SOI Type: Individuals / Companies

Description: The Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) report is based on a background check on the subject of interest (company, individual, or non-government organization) focused on risk identification. It includes four scopes: Compliance & Integrity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Risk Assessment, Fit & Proper Evaluation.

Coverage: Selected jurisdictions

Executive Intelligence Due Diligence

SOI Type: Individuals

Description: Comprehensive background check focusing on evaluating the professional suitability and detecting integrity concerns related to the professional conduct of individuals belonging to the senior management of a company or a group of companies: chief executives, executive directors, partners, chairs of governing bodies and committees, group senior managers, etc.

Coverage: Selected jurisdictions

Add-on – Net Worth and Sources of Wealth

SOI Type: Individuals

Description: The Net Worth and Sources of Wealth (NW/SOW) report is based on a background check on an individual focusing on sources from which the subject derives their wealth and on identification of the subject’s estimated net worth.

Coverage: Selected jurisdictions

Add-on – Property Ownership Check

SOI Type: Individuals

Description: The Property Ownership report is based on desktop research conducted on an individual aimed at uncovering information about any real estate property owned by the subject in a client-defined jurisdiction.

Coverage: Selected jurisdictions

REPUTATION INQUIRIES

Reputation Enquiries – Risk Assessment

SOI Type: Individuals / Companies

Description: The Reputation Enquiries (RE) are customized to meet the Client’s needs and consist of identifying and interviewing knowledgeable sources about specific aspects of the subject of interest’s reputation and business activities. RE reports primarily gather business information and identify adverse facts / potential risks related to the subject through interviews with human sources.

Coverage: Selected jurisdictions

Reputation Enquiries – Fit and Proper Evaluation

SOI Type: Individuals / Companies

Description: The Reputation Enquiries (RE) are customized to meet the Client’s needs and consist of identifying and interviewing knowledgeable sources about specific aspects of the subject of interest’s reputation and business activities. RE reports primarily gather business information and identify adverse facts / potential risks related to the subject through interviews with human sources.

Coverage: Selected jurisdictions

Reputation Enquiries – Mergers & Acquisitions

SOI Type: Individuals / Companies

Description: The Reputation Enquiries (RE) are customized to meet the Client’s needs and consist of identifying and interviewing knowledgeable sources about specific aspects of the subject of interest’s reputation and business activities. RE reports primarily gather business information and identify adverse facts / potential risks related to the subject through interviews with human sources.

Coverage: Selected jurisdictions

Tailored Business Intelligence Reports

Ad hoc Requestt

SOI Type: NA

Description: Economic intelligence reports tailored to ad hoc requests.

Coverage: Selected jurisdictions

Geopolitical Analysis Report

SOI Type: NA

Description: Analysis of a specific geopolitical situation tailored to ad hoc requests.

Coverage: Selected jurisdictions

Monitoring Report

SOI Type: NA

Description: Thematic or geographical monitoring note.

Coverage: Selected jurisdictions

On-The-Ground Checks

Site Visit

SOI Type: Companies

Description: The Site Visit (SV) report is based on a visit to the business/operational facilities of the subject company that aims to confirm that the subject company is indeed located at the address provided by the Client.

Coverage: Selected jurisdictions

Site Inspection

SOI Type: Companies

Description: The Site Inspection (SI) report is based on a visit to the business/operational facilities of the subject company. In addition, we also complete a client-supplied questionnaire (social, environmental concerns, etc.). The aim is to confirm the subject company’s location at the indicated address. The Site Inspection does not focus on the subject company’s confidential processes or practices.

Coverage: Selected jurisdictions
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