LSEG Due Diligence
We offer a range of due diligence reports that includes research and analysis into a subject’s background, ownership, and reputational standing. Our reports are designed to identify risks associated with a potential third-party, customer or business partner, and enable you to make informed decisions.
It is important that you have confidence in your decisions to engage with, partner or operate alongside other entities, and for that you need accurate information you can trust, understand, and act upon.
That’s why LSEG Due Diligence reports leverage our unrivalled propriety and partner data, and our global network of human expertise to provide deep insight that can help you pinpoint risks and provide protection from potential regulatory, reputational and financial damage.
Our due diligence reports are designed to provide deep intelligence, tailored to your use-case and situation - whether you require quick, affordable data-driven reports that deliver essential information on more entities, or detailed information on known high-risk customers, vendors or business interests.
A due diligence report comprises of key factors that relate to a third-party’s potential risk before you decide to enter into business with them.
Aspects analysed in a due diligence report can include adverse media research, their company profile including ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO), filings for bankruptcy and more.
Features and Benefits
Our reports leverage LSEG's unrivalled proprietary and partner data to deliver intelligence for a range of use cases.
With over 400 analysts, speaking 65 languages and enabled by LSEG data, we deliver unique insight with speed and quality.
With AI powered tools and knowledge management, we enable our researchers to spend less time searching and more time analysing, resulting in more precise and faster process.
We provide modernised, data-oriented due diligence reports that deliver clear insights, whilst also being machine readable.
Our due diligence reports are an integral part of our full set of Risk Intelligence offering, from screening to digital identity, account verification, workflows, managed services, monitoring and more.
Due diligence in action
Media research - Our trained analysts conduct extensive internet research and check multiple LSEG and external databases as well as news aggregators. Research can be conducted on the name provided by the client and on any possible variations.
Litigation, bankruptcy, regulatory and law enforcement checks - Our coverage goes beyond aggregators, drilling down to county level and manual searches with analysis of legal documents conducted by experienced local analysts. Complex court cases are analysed and a summary of different levels of appeal is included in a comprehensive summary.
Business intelligence - Our comprehensive network of sources enables us to access original insights not available through the public domain (provided that the applicable law permits), giving you a crucial competitive advantage. We have an extensive global network of vetted in-country resources specialising in different industries.
Ultimate beneficial ownership - When identifying ultimate beneficial owners, we follow ownership structures through multiple levels using the most current data available. The main source of UBO information is official registries, however our research goes further to include stock exchange information, proprietary databases, media and the internet, to complement official registry checks.
Report types
Our Third-Party Risk reports are designed to help clients manage typical risks when onboarding new supply chain partners. They cover a broad set of typical third-party risks and multiple affiliated subjects to ensure a 360-degree assessment of a potential business partner. The reports also include risk scoring to better identify riskier third parties quickly.
Designed to support enhanced due diligence efforts on high-risk customers, our KYC due diligence reports are highly configurable to support a risk-based approach. The scopes and content presentation are aligned with KYC general practices, have industry leading turnaround times, and are created using high-quality sources to ensure risk identification and analysis. For subjects with higher money-laundering / terrorist financing risks, source of wealth research and financial credit searches are also available.
Our CBI / RBI reports help governments safeguard the integrity of their Investment Migration programs. These reports use a variety of on-the-ground checks supported by desktop research to verify applicant information and identify any potential risks associated with an applicant. Optional additional specialized checks and applicant interviews are also available.
Our Pre-Investment due diligence reports are designed to help investors safeguard the security of their investment funding. Our reports can include not only the compliance and reputational track record of the candidate company but also its owners, board members, executive teams, and affiliated entities. Our global teams conduct research to uncover a wide range of risks. The scope of these reports can be tailored to meet your specific needs.
Quick and concise reporting
We offer snapshot reports for organisations looking for an overview of a business or individual and any associated risks, whether financial, reputational or regualtory.
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