Know Your Investment (KYI) Due Diligence
Don’t Let Investment Fraud Steal Your Profits. Secure Your Future with Checks & Traces.
$4.57 billion
Lost by Global Businesses to investment scams in 2023
38%
Increase in occurrence of investment scams.
$726 million
Lost by businesses in 2023 alone, due to fake partnerships.
“Investment Fraud is a bigger risk than ever.”
Generic, automated investment due diligence is not enough. Fraudsters use sophisticated methods to bypass them.
Trusted by leading Organisations
Our Comprehensive KYI Due Diligence Framework
To combat sophisticated investment fraud, we employ a multi-layered due diligence framework. Our analysis moves beyond automated searches to provide a holistic view of the risks and opportunities associated with any investment target.
Corporate & Legal Verification
We establish the foundational legitimacy of the investment entity. Our analysts verify corporate registration details, review official filings, and conduct thorough searches for past and pending litigation. This critical first step ensures you are dealing with a legally sound and reputable organization.
Financial & Reputational Vetting
Our investigation scrutinizes the individuals and entities behind the investment. We perform deep adverse media analysis, screen against global sanctions and watchlists, and identify any connections to politically exposed persons (PEPs). This uncovers hidden reputational risks that could impact your investment.
Digital & Offshore Analysis
We conduct forensic analysis of the target's digital footprint, including websites and online assets, to identify sophisticated scam indicators. Our expertise in tracing complex corporate structures allows us to identify and investigate any undisclosed links to offshore holdings or shell companies.
Our 4-Step Due Diligence Process
1. Initial Consultation & Scope Definition
Our process begins with a confidential consultation to understand your investment thesis, risk appetite, and specific areas of concern. This allows us to define the precise scope of the due diligence required.
2. Intelligence Gathering & Analysis
Our expert analysts deploy a multi-jurisdictional approach, using advanced systems to discreetly investigate the investment. We conduct a thorough evaluation of its corporate structure, principals, and financial reputation.
3. Delivery of Strategic Intelligence Report
Within 7 business days, you’ll receive a detailed report containing all verified data, our risk assessment, and actionable intelligence, highlighting key findings and potential red flags with a clear recommendation.
4. Decision Support & Strategic Context
We don't just deliver a report; we provide clarity. Our team is available to discuss the findings and provide the strategic context needed to empower your final, confident investment decision.
The Synthesis of Human Intellect and Technology
Many firms rely on automated "click-click" reports that lack human oversight. At Checks & Traces, we believe true intelligence comes from the synthesis of technology and human intellect. Our analytical tradecraft, honed in elite intelligence units, is applied to all data we collect, ensuring you receive contextual insights, not just database outputs.
| Features | Automated Reports | Checks and Traces |
|---|---|---|
| Human Analysis & Verification | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Check Focus | Generic Database Queries | Targeted Investment Risk Indicators |
| Outcome | A Data Dump | Actionable Intelligence |
Our Commitment to Ethical & Legal Standards
At Checks & Traces, our operations are governed by the intelligence principles of legality, necessity, and proportionality. Our checks provide crucial insights while protecting the integrity of all parties. Our processes are overseen by professionals certified in Research Ethics Evaluation to ensure all screenings are compliant with international data protection and ethical standards.
Questions? We have all the answers.
Investing in a financial advisor or a new opportunity can be exciting, but it’s important to do your due diligence. KYI checks provide peace of mind for investors at all levels, including individual investors, venture capitalists, fund managers, and consultants. These checks help ensure the legitimacy of your advisor or investment, minimizing the risk of fraud and avoidable problems.
Our investigation focuses on red flags specific to investment fraud, including verifying company registration and litigation history, identifying offshore holdings, checking for sanctions or adverse media, and analyzing the investment's digital assets for forensic scam indicators.
Simply fill out the inquiry form on the Checks & Traces website, and one of our specialists will reach out to discuss your specific needs. After that, we’ll provide you with a detailed proposal tailored to your requirements.
Checks & Traces KYTP screenings are designed to satisfy AML, KYB, and PSAM compliance requirements for most global regulators. If you’re uncertain about specific regulatory requirements in your country, contact us. We can customise a solution to ensure compliance.
We utilise comprehensive global financial and legal databases, along with advanced digital tracing tools. Checks & Traces experts then analyse this data to build detailed wealth profiles for each client.
Absolutely. We adhere to all legal standards and conduct our checks with the utmost respect for client confidentiality. Our General Manager, James Smith, with a Master’s in Data Ethics, oversees all processes to ensure they meet the highest ethical standards.
Checks & Traces SoW screenings focus on:
- Verifying the authenticity and source of wealth
- Identifying adverse media or negative associations
- Checking for international sanctions or watchlist appearances
- Assessing the legitimacy of financial transactions
- Identifying connections to politically exposed persons (PEPs)
- Reviewing litigation history and financial discrepancies
- Detecting links to fraud or criminal activities
We understand the importance of timely information. SoW checks typically take 7 business days to complete, ensuring you receive a thorough and detailed report as quickly as possible.
The dedicated Checks & Traces support team is here to assist you. If you have any questions or concerns about your report, please contact us at info@checksandtraces.com. We will address your inquiries promptly and work to resolve any issues.
Discretion is paramount. We utilize advanced, covert open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques to ensure that the entity being screened remains completely unaware of the due diligence process.
Absolutely! We take pride in the quality of our work. You can download a sample report here to see the level of detail and insights we provide.
Checks & Traces is powered by the expertise of Futurum Risk, a team of corporate security and cyber investigation specialists. Connect with our leadership team, James Ellender and James Smith, on LinkedIn to learn more about their extensive experience in the field.
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