Enhanced due diligence (EDD) in the KYC process

Over the course of the past decade, regulators across the US, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East have levied nearly $26 billion dollars in financial penalties against financial institutions for violating KYC-related regulations. Due to this, it’s now more important than ever that financial institutions meet their legal responsibilities regarding KYC and money laundering. This

Due diligence processes and phases

The due diligence process involves verifying all available information on a person, company, or entity.  Conducting a due diligence check is especially important if you’re considering prospective business partners or forming new commercial relationships. It’s also important if you’re looking to purchase another business or make an investment in a company. By conducting a comprehensive

The different levels of due diligence

The customer due diligence process involves identifying your customers and checking that they’re exactly who they’re claiming to be. This process usually involves collecting information from the customer and asking them for a copy of their official government-issued identity document, which can be used to verify their identity.   There are three levels of due diligence.