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International organization: Belarus and Russia
Since 2019
Since 2019
Intelligence, KYC & Due dilligence of third party: navigation to make dessisions
Assistance in risk management and crisis resolution through compliance practices of assessing companies, business partners and stakeholders, including research and intelligence.
Coverage area- Russia
- Belarus
- Kazakhstan
Expert and technical supportThe research is accompanied by consultations and is adapted to the specific tasks and the context of the due-diligence & intelligence.
StandardsThe investigation is conducted in accordance with the standards of risk management and compliance, KYC (know your client) / third party scseeing.
Аdaptation to business request
The best third party check is one that helps you make a decision.
Contextual (enhanced) screening / due dilligence of third party
Risk management standards require taking into account the context in which a business partner assessment is conducted. We identify fore most typical contexts for the сontextual (enhanced) screening / due dilligence of third party:
- preparation for entering into a transaction/agreement,
- mergers and acquisitions (M&A), various forms of business partnership and strategic business cooperation;
- crisis situations and legal disputes (debts, fulfillment of obligations, criminal investigations and financial sanctions of authorized government bodies);
- internal investigations.
Complex research (Intelligence) of corporations and their businesses
Complex research of corporations and their businesses is a unique level of Due diligence / screening of companies with a complex corporate structure and many business areas and products.
The research is conducted using a multifactor analysis method. The final document is a comprehensive report backed by credible sources and documents. Each study provides expert conclusions and recommendations. You may use the research results and report as a formal document for official purposes (submissions to court, government agencies) or for business decisions.
Such research is important when the risks are extremely high, the business and company have a complex structure, studies of changes over time are needed, it is important to conduct many interviews or use many sources.
The research is conducted using a multifactor analysis method. The final document is a comprehensive report backed by credible sources and documents. Each study provides expert conclusions and recommendations. You may use the research results and report as a formal document for official purposes (submissions to court, government agencies) or for business decisions.
Such research is important when the risks are extremely high, the business and company have a complex structure, studies of changes over time are needed, it is important to conduct many interviews or use many sources.
Standarts
The research meets all legal requirements and can be used as official opinions (documents).
(1) owners / shareholders of the company and their corporate structure
(2) managers, members of the board of directors + businesses / companies to which they are related
(3) subsidiaries, i.e. companies where the object of inspection is the founder/participant + connections of these companies with other businesses.
A separate profile can be compiled for each level of review, that includes an examination of risks and other context-relevant information. All profiles are subject to multivariate cross-analysis.
Remember: the sustainability of a company depends not only on its own results and business, but also on the business sustainability of related parties: owners and subsidiaries.
(2) managers, members of the board of directors + businesses / companies to which they are related
(3) subsidiaries, i.e. companies where the object of inspection is the founder/participant + connections of these companies with other businesses.
A separate profile can be compiled for each level of review, that includes an examination of risks and other context-relevant information. All profiles are subject to multivariate cross-analysis.
Remember: the sustainability of a company depends not only on its own results and business, but also on the business sustainability of related parties: owners and subsidiaries.
The assessment and interpretation of the collected information depends on what situation is being tested, what business ecosystem and the actual request:
- preparation of the transaction: sale, purchase, etc. - contextual screening analyzes conscientious behavior in the market, signs of reliability and ability to fulfill accepted obligations, claims from suppliers and clients of the company, judicial history, etc.;
- M&A projects and business partnerships - risks associated with the movement of capital and property, historical relationships and corporate structure, previous history of owners and managers, etc. are studied;
- claims and conflicts - the financial stability of the company, signs of withdrawal of property and funds, current encumbrances, search for property are studied in detail, the actions of officials are assessed, etc.;
- internal investigations - studying the company from the point of view of signs of conflict of interests of the company's employees, its clients, suppliers or contractors, assessing potential signs of corporate fraud;
- monitoring and fulfillment of obligations - the integrity of the fulfillment of accepted obligations, the ability to fulfill the obligation to supply or pay, the involvement of sub-contractors, intermediaries, etc. are assessed.
- competitive intelligence - information is collected about the competitor's behavior in the market, integrity of practices and interaction with other competitors, suppliers and clients, information on financial condition, capital structure, etc. are studied
In addition to checking the corporate structure, depending on the context, the following is assessed:
- financial stability (scoring), incl. information about property is collected;
- conscientious conduct, judicial history, inspection history, etc.;
- infrastructure assessment and assessment for compliance with special requirements (including licensing);
- anti-corruption compliance - how conscientiously the company behaves in the market, anti-corruption practices and standards;
- antitrust compliance - the risks of unfair competition are studied;
- sanctions compliance - assessment of sanctions risks based on the context of the audit;
- tax compliance: assessment of the risks of interconnectedness and affiliation, signs of "business feasibility",
The report may suggest:
In addition, the report may be accompanied by a legal opinion on the identified risks and context, as well as recommendations and advice.
The report can be certified. In addition, the report can be issued in several foreign languages.
- generalized opinion within the context;
- adaptive sections as agreed with the client;
- professional assessments according to the rules of risk management and compliance;
- adaptation to the organizational structure of the company, it is possible to expand sections for specific divisions and functions;
- information sources;
- recommendations;
- attachments: official supporting documents, for example, statements or certificates (as part of the optional service).
In addition, the report may be accompanied by a legal opinion on the identified risks and context, as well as recommendations and advice.
The report can be certified. In addition, the report can be issued in several foreign languages.
During the period of expert support, specific recommendations for risk management are developed, including:
- recommendations regarding guarantees, etc.;
- further monitoring activities;
- advice on transactions and payments;
- consultations on dispute resolution;
- other consultations and forms of examination;
The review is carried out according to the standards of confidentiality of requests and research results. Disclosure of inquiry and report information may not be permitted without express consent.
In some cases, providing a source of information is impossible. In this case, it is allowed to issue an impersonal expert opinion.
In some cases, providing a source of information is impossible. In this case, it is allowed to issue an impersonal expert opinion.
Only legally accessible sources of information and documents are allowed for research. To search for information, OSINT techniques for working with publicly available information, lawyer requests, as well as official requests from authorized bodies can be used.
The information received can be confirmed by officially certified documents that served as the basis for providing this or that information or corresponding conclusions.
In some cases, providing a source of information is impossible. In this case, it is allowed to issue an impersonal expert opinion.
Practices of corruption or bribery to gain access to closed sources of information that constitute banking, tax or other secrets are excluded.
The information received can be confirmed by officially certified documents that served as the basis for providing this or that information or corresponding conclusions.
In some cases, providing a source of information is impossible. In this case, it is allowed to issue an impersonal expert opinion.
Practices of corruption or bribery to gain access to closed sources of information that constitute banking, tax or other secrets are excluded.
The research complies with all requirements and standards for working with personal data, including issues of processing, storage or transfer of such personal data.
Any practices of bribery or corruption for the purposes of research and report preparation are excluded, including inappropriate/illegal practices:
access to official, tax or banking secrets
access without appropriate authority to information located in closed information systems or systems with limited access
improper access to information or sources of information that must be paid for legally in accordance with officially established tariffs.
access to official, tax or banking secrets
access without appropriate authority to information located in closed information systems or systems with limited access
improper access to information or sources of information that must be paid for legally in accordance with officially established tariffs.
The reputation of companies, organizations and individuals should be treated with extreme care. Where necessary, additional precautions are taken and rough judgments and qualifications are avoided.