Master the Complexities of
Global Risk & Compliance
Knowledge is your first line of defense. In the rapidly evolving landscape of international trade, staying informed about AML directives, sanction updates, and beneficial ownership transparency is critical. Explore our academy to understand the risks that matter to your business and your bank.
Why Compliance Matters The Evolution of Risk
For years, international due diligence was something only multinational banks and Fortune 500 companies worried about. Today, the landscape has shifted. Regulatory bodies and financial institutions now hold SME+ companies to the same high standards of accountability.
Failing to identify a high-risk partner isn’t just a legal oversight—it’s a threat to your capital flow, your reputation, and your ability to maintain a corporate bank account. The Risk Academy is designed to bridge the knowledge gap for mid-market leaders, providing the clarity needed to navigate global trade securely.
Read our Informative Blogs
Stay current with the risks that impact banking relationships, trade continuity, and regulatory exposure. Below you’ll find our newest deep-dives, practical guides, and bank-ready checklists.
Professional enablers: the hidden link in financial crime
The KYC Toolkit: There’s No Winner — There’s a Toolkit
Dual-Use Goods: the risk lies not in what you sell, but where it ends up
OFAC Warning: A Paper Transfer of Ownership Won’t Protect You
Structure Risks in KYC: Who Is Really Behind Your Client?
The Hidden Dangers of Third-Party Payments in International Trade
Download our KYC Risk Checklists
Identify red flags in minutes — from third-party payments to hidden ownership structures.
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Compliance Glossary
Confused by the acronyms? Use our quick-reference guide to master the language of international compliance.
KYC (Know Your Customer): The process of verifying the identity, suitability, and risks involved with a business relationship.
KYB (Know Your Business): An extension of KYC, focusing on the due diligence of legal entities rather than individuals.
CDD (Customer Due Diligence): The standard level of investigation required for every new business partner.
EDD (Enhanced Due Diligence): High-intensity investigation required for high-risk partners, such as those in PEP categories or sanctioned regions.
DNB (De Nederlandsche Bank): The Dutch central bank responsible for overseeing AML/Wwft compliance in the Netherlands.
Don't Learn the Hard Way. Secure Your Business Today.
Knowledge is the first step, but action is the second. Put our Risk Academy insights into practice by ordering a comprehensive audit for your most critical international partners.
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What would you like to screen? Choose the type of check that fits your situation. Each screening can be tailored to your specific risk profile.
Adverse Media Check
Find out if a company or individual has appeared in negative news coverage, fraud reports or regulatory actions. From automated scans to in-depth investigations with continuous monitoring.
Sanctions Screening
Verify whether a party appears on international sanctions lists — EU, OFAC, UN and more. From a one-time check to continuous monitoring with fuzzy matching and expert analysis.
Structure & PEP Check
Map corporate ownership structures and verify whether key individuals hold or have held politically exposed positions. Essential for understanding who you are really doing business with.
Compliance Direct
A comprehensive compliance screening combining sanctions, PEP, adverse media and company verification in one package. The all-in-one solution for regulated industries.
SME Bundle
Tailored due diligence packages for small and medium-sized businesses. All the essentials — sanctions, PEP, adverse media and ID verification — bundled at an accessible price point.