Social Media Check – What you need to know and it’s impact on your business

Social Media Check The demand for the generation of high-quality, scalable, and affordable candidate social media check reports has grown exponentially in organisations performing pre-employment screening checks before hiring for a position. The Neotas Employee Screening Platforms have been developed to provide social media screening capabilities for its global clients and channel partners to effectively […]
Social Media checks for Lawyers and other legal professionals

Social Media checks for Lawyers and other legal professionals In recent years, social media has become a ubiquitous part of our lives, with millions of people using it every day to share their thoughts, opinions, and experiences with others. Social media has also become an increasingly important tool for businesses and organizations to promote themselves […]
Social media checks for doctors and healthcare specialists

Social media checks for doctors and healthcare specialists In the modern age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, extending its influence into professional realms. This article explores the significance of implementing social media checks for doctors and healthcare specialists. Social media checks contribute to maintaining professionalism, upholding ethical standards, staying […]
Importance of using Social Media checks for Police Officers

Social Media checks for Police Officers This article covers the importance of social media checks for police officers, ensuring public safety, preventing misconduct, and building trust. By promoting transparency and professionalism, social media checks foster a stronger relationship between law enforcement and the community they serve. Introduction: The demand for social media checks for police […]
UK Financial Intelligence Unit

UK Financial Intelligence Unit The UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU) operates independently within the National Economic Crime Command (NECC) as an integral part of the National Crime Agency (NCA). Its primary role revolves around the reception, thorough analysis, and dissemination of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with the established SARs regime. A core responsibility […]
What is Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)? Types of FIUs and their importance in fight against financial crimes

What is Financial Intelligence Unit? Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) are instrumental in the global fight against financial crime. These specialised governmental bodies are tasked with gathering, scrutinising, and disseminating crucial financial information, primarily related to money laundering and terrorist financing. Emerging in the early 1990s, FIUs act as intermediaries between the financial sector and law […]
What is Corporate Intelligence and how can it Help Businesses Manage Risk

What is corporate intelligence and how corporate intelligence services helps businesses manage risks. Discover Corporate intelligence companies in London, UK
AML Compliance – Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Program, AML Compliance Checklist, AML Best Practices and AML Regulations

AML Compliance All You Need To Know About Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Program, AML Compliance Checklist, AML Best Practices and AML Regulations Anti-Money Laundering (AML) refers to a set of regulations, laws, and procedures implemented to prevent criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income. AML encompasses all activities aimed at making it more difficult […]
Social Media Screening Checks for Education Industry To Aid Safeguarding – Social Media Checks for School Staff

Social Media Checks for School Staff Social Media Screening Checks for Education Industry To Aid Safeguarding The Department of Education (DfE) is consulting on changes to the Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance, to include the recommendation of social media background checks and adverse internet checks on prospective teachers. The proposed changes would be […]
Overcoming Enhanced Due Diligence Challenges on High Risk Customers

Enhanced Due Diligence for High Risk Customers By Michael Harris MCMI, Head of Financial Crime Risk, Neotas There is growing concern that disinformation and so-called “reputation laundering” campaigns could be used by high-risk customers to illegitimately pass enhanced due diligence checks. Additionally, such campaigns could undermine the introduction of sanctions on high-risk individuals, as well […]
How OSINT Can Help Challenger Banks Create More Robust AML Controls

OSINT for AML Compliance FCA Warns Challenger Banks Over AML Compliance Shortcomings In the latest reproach from the FCA to anti-money-laundering regulated firms across the financial services industry, Challenger Banks were criticised for failing to implement robust AML controls in line with money-laundering regulations. This is hot on the heels of a similar reprimand in […]
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) and The Power Of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

ESG and The Power Of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) “We frequently seek opportunities to enhance ESG within our investment processes. We felt that OSINT-based analysis was the natural next step for our ESG programme.” – Coller Capital Neotas Partners With Coller Capital Neotas are delighted to be chosen service providers of Coller Capital, to provide enhanced […]
Suisse Secrets Leaks Exposes EDD Shortcomings

Suisse Secrets Leaks Exposes EDD Shortcomings : It is a sign of the times when the largest political grouping in Europe threatens to designate Switzerland a high-risk jurisdiction for financial trading. A spokesperson for the European People’s Party said information in this week’s data leak (nicknamed the ‘Suisse Secrets’) showed “massive shortcomings of Swiss banks […]
Neotas Due Diligence 2021 Annual Report

Neotas Due Diligence 2021 Annual Report : Risks hidden in plain sight “2021 was another unprecedented year for Neotas. In spite of the circumstances, we enjoyed our most productive year to date and I couldn’t be prouder of the way our team overcame the challenges we faced together. “ – Ian Howard, Director We are […]
Neotas Employment Screening 2021 Annual Report

Neotas Employment Screening 2021 Annual Report Reflections on 2021 “Employers in 2021 were forced to adapt and overcome a host of challenges that were multiplied due to the pandemic. In an increasingly ‘connected’ world, adopting new technologies and techniques like our social media screening services proved vital, leading to actual improvements in hiring decisions.” Ian Howard, […]
Using Open Source Intelligence To Battle Fin Crime

Using Open Source Intelligence To Battle Fin Crime : Open source intelligence (OSINT) is beginning to take on a more important role as financial firms move towards greater digitisation. The advent of tools harnessing the advanced technology, as well as the global pandemic, has opened the door for many to make changes in their fight against […]
Private Equity Risk: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

Private Equity Risk: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You : That stupid saying “What you don’t know can’t hurt you” is ridiculous. What you don’t know can kill you. If you don’t know that tractor trailer trucks hurt when hitting you, then you can play in the middle of the interstate with no fear […]
Using Open Source Intelligence To Enhance Online Reputation Management

Using Open Source Intelligence To Enhance Online Reputation Management : While reputations can be built, sometimes crafted, over many years, they can be tarnished in an instant. The value of a reputation should not be underestimated and it’s imperative that brands use all of the tools at their disposal to protect and bolster their reputation. […]
The Pandora Papers have changed the world of due diligence forever

How The Pandora Papers Changed Due Diligence Forever : The Pandora Papers leak – the latest in a series of off-shore data leaks in the past seven years – has exposed nearly 12 million financial documents to the public eye. As with previous leaks, this public scandal damages the reputations of those involved and raises […]
Dear Trade Finance Firms – The FCA Wants You To Do More

Dear Trade Finance Firms – The FCA Wants You To Do More : The recent Dear CEO letter shared by the FCA & PRA has sent a stern warning to businesses operating in trade finance – more needs to be done. The letter was addressed directly to the CEOs of firms carrying out trade finance […]
How Social Media Due Diligence Can Improve Investment Decisions

How Social Media Due Diligence Can Improve Investment Decisions : When assessing non-financial risk data as part of M&A due diligence, traditional checks currently pay little attention to investigating the online footprint of a target company. An organisation’s online activity, and indeed the online activity of its management teams, can provide valuable insight into reputation, […]
Why Management Due Diligence Could Be The Key Ahead Of Private Equity Boom

Why Management Due Diligence (MDD) Could Be The Key Ahead Of Private Equity Boom : New analysis from KPMG has revealed that Private Equity Investment has soared to its highest levels in over five years. The investment boom represents a significant jump when compared to the same period in 2020, as the impact of the […]
An Investigation Into England Euro 2020 Abuse Using Open Source Intelligence

An Investigation Into England Euro 2020 Social Media Abuse Using Open Source Intelligence : Following the targeted racist attacks towards members of the England football team after the final of Euro 2020, Neotas have conducted an investigation into the online abuse(England social media abuse). After Twitter had publicly shared the results of their “proactive” action […]
How Non-Financial Risk Indicators Can Improve Credit Risk Due Diligence

How Non-Financial Risk Indicators Can Improve Credit Risk Due Diligence : “Credit risk is more than just financial models. There’s a whole series of non-financial data points that can be used to help make those decisions better.” – Ian Howard, Neotas Managing and mitigating post pandemic risk For financial institutions, managing and mitigating risk has become an […]
The impact of social media on sport – how to avoid a crisis

The Impact Of Social Media On Sport – How To Avoid A Crisis : Social media and sport are inextricably linked. The globalised, commercial nature of professional sport means it now relies on social media to bring its products to new audiences and to communicate sponsored messages to fans. The relationship between the two is […]
How Social Media Screening Benefits Our Clients – Guest Blog by Vero Screening

Social media screening benefits – Unlock the advantages of social media screening. Learn how it enhances hiring, risk mitigation, and brand protection.
Taking a future-proof approach to supply chain risk management

Supply Chain Risk Management Increased Risk Change and uncertainty are breeding grounds for risk and the timing of Brexit alongside the global pandemic has seen the opportunity for risk to increase significantly. The risk management lifecycle is familiar to many of us: Risk identification Risk assessment Risk mitigation But what about when the risks, and […]
ESG Investing & Due Diligence – Q&A with Brendan Bradley

ESG Investing & Due Diligence The topic of ESG continues to gather momentum as one of the defining trends of this decade. But why has the term seen such a surge in interest and are current reporting systems robust enough to report on evolving ESG issues? How can enhanced due diligence be used to improve […]
Why Corporate Background Checks Could Be The Key To Building Company Culture

Why Corporate Background Checks Could Be The Key To Building Company Culture: Armstrong Wolfe Conduct & Culture Summit In April this year, Armstrong Wolfe held their Conduct & Culture Summit, inviting senior executives from global organisations to discuss and learn about conduct and culture. The summit featured a host of senior figures from international firms, […]
COVID-19 Impact Leads To Increased Fraud Risk

COVID-19 Impact Leads To Increased Fraud Risk : What Impact Has Coronavirus Had On Enhanced Due Diligence? In what’s been a year like no other, we have seen the significance of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on all aspects of the business world. Many traditional business practices have been completely overhauled as global restrictions […]
The Truth About Social Media Screening and GDPR

The Truth About Social Media Screening and GDPR One of the most common questions we get asked is how our searches comply with GDPR. In particular, there are always questions around privacy, data protection and social media screening. Our searches are fully compliant and are always updated to reflect any changes in regulations – but […]
What Did We Find In 2020?

What Did We Find In 2020 Risks hidden in plain sight 2020 proved to be a truly remarkable year globally, with all industries feeling the impact and repercussions of the pandemic. Throughout the year, we provided thousands of objective background check services, from pre employment background screening through to a host of third party due diligence […]
OSINT Background Check – What Makes An Expert Background Check from Neotas Different?

OSINT Background Check – Neotas are experts in background screening checks. Learn why Neotas OSINT background check is better than traditional background checks
International Fraud Awareness Week – What can we do to help stop fraud?

“Fraud and deceit are anxious for your money. Be informed and prudent”. – John A. Widtsoe International Fraud Awareness Week Neotas have joined the global effort to minimise the impact of fraud by being a supporter of International Fraud Awareness Week (IFAW). IFAW, or Fraud Week, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and […]
Pre-employment Checks, What Should You be Doing in 2021?

Pre-employment Checks, What Should You be Doing in 2021? “83% of hiring individuals have found candidate discrepancies on both CVs and job applications”. Hire Right, 2020 With Covid-19 still prominent and our country facing a looming recession, businesses are facing unprecedented times. It’s more important than ever as we near 2021 that for those […]
5 Industries that Should be Doing More than a DBS Check

DBS Checks 5 Industries that Should be Doing More than a DBS Check A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is a common way for employers to assess the background of a potential employee. Many jobs ask that employees undertake a DBS check to ensure they have a clean criminal record and will not be […]
Using OSINT For Good to Support Environmental Investigation Agency

Neotas use OSINT For Good to Support Environmental Investigation Agency Neotas are proud to use OSINT for good (#OSINTForGood) to support and assist Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) in their efforts to investigate environmental crime. The recent report published by EIA highlights the threat towards Asia’s leopard population due to illegal killings in aid to meet […]
Locating Missing People: A Crowdsourced and Global Use of OSINT

Over the Easter weekend a team of Neotas Analysts participated in the Tracelabs Global Missing Persons Capture The Flag competition. The aim of the competition is to use Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to help locate missing people around the world. Information identified ranges from social media profiles to deep web documents and dark web databases, […]
Avoid the cost of a bad hire with online reputation screening – Do’s and Don’ts of Online Reputation Screening

Over 80% of HR decision makers admit their organisation has made a bad hiring decision. Online reputation screening can help avoid the cost of a bad hire.
OSINT Due Diligence: the new litmus test for investors

OSINT Due Diligence: the new litmus test for investors Private equity firms and investors are increasingly placing focus on management due diligence and the importance of understanding people, cultural fit and capability. Due diligence that harnesses open source intelligence (OSINT Due Diligence) unlocks more meaningful insights into teams and companies, informing business decisions and protecting […]
Manchester City on guard after Pep Guardiola’s emails hacked

Pep Guardiola’s emails hacked : Last week, it was reported that a man is being questioned by Greater Manchester Police for his alleged involvement in hacking Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s emails. A contractor employed by the club through an IT firm two years ago, he has claimed that the hack was “the easiest thing I’ve ever […]
Regulators now require OSINT – what next for AML and CDD?

Regulators now require OSINT – what next for AML and CDD? The regulators have called for the use of open source internet and social media checks (OSINT) in anti-money laundering (AML), enhanced customer due diligence (CDD) and conduct surveillance measures. So, if the regulators require OSINT – what are financial institutions doing to meet these […]
Locating Missing People: A Crowdsourced and Global Use of OSINT

Locating Missing People: A Crowdsourced and Global Use of OSINT At the beginning of February, Neotas Analysts took part in a global competition in which they contributed to active global missing persons investigations. They joined a community of 140 teams of OSINT practitioners from around the world, ranging from law enforcement officers to threat intelligence […]
Social media screening in the spotlight after government controversy

Social media screening in the spotlight after government controversy Social media background screening is again in the spotlight after the latest controversy involving a UK government official. The UK Government is once again under scrutiny for its hiring and vetting process, following the “reprehensible” and “racist” comments online of Downing Street adviser Andrew Sabisky. Online […]
Guide for SRA-regulated firms: Offensive Communications Online

Guide for SRA-regulated firms: Offensive Communications Online: As our online and offline personas increasingly converge, the spotlight is being shone on law firms and the online behaviour of their members. The SRA has recently updated its guidance, warning “the same ethical obligations of professional conduct apply in an online environment”. We take a look at what […]
Bad hires: Don’t become another victim!

Bad hires: Don’t become another victim We all know that bad hires can have detrimental effects on your business. The cost is significantly higher than just their salary as the negative impact on reputation or team moral can be challenging to say the least. A high turnover of staff creates instability within a business and can affect its day to day functioning of a business, slowing everything down. […]
The Campaign Crisis: MPs and their Mishaps

The Campaign Crisis: MPs and their Mishaps : As election day looms, we look back at what has been a tumultuous campaign for MP candidates from all parties. As is becoming the norm in British politics, online blunders and revelations have once again ended several political careers. In a previous blog post we highlighted the mistakes made by Change […]
Sharing is Caring. Right?

Sharing is Caring. Right? The emergence of sharing economy companies, such as Uber, Airbnb, and Bolt has brought a question mark around the level of due diligence conducted on service providers. Does the very nature of the sharing economy, which has called into question the regulatory system surrounding it, provide a platform for crimes to […]
Assurance for the Insurance Sector: SMCR and beyond

Assurance for the Insurance Sector: SMCR and beyond Today the Bank of England tells insurance companies to improve their working cultures after revelations about sexual harassment and bullying in the industry. The Prudential Regulation Authority has flagged recent instances of alleged abuse as of “deep concern” and said bad behaviour could result in senior managers being banned […]
Planet Compliance shine the business spotlight on Neotas

From our vision to traction, Planet Compliance shine the spotlight on Neotas. What can you tell us about your company and your products & services? Neotas is an online due diligence company. We provide deep insight on risk by interrogating social media, the deep and the dark web. We help our clients reduce fraud, avoid bad hires and […]