Risk Management Framework

Risk Management Framework

A practical playbook for governance, compliance, and strategic resilience. Board-Ready Risk Intelligence Playbook: 30-Day Path from Framework to ROI. This article will help you reduce blind-spots, cut decision-latency, and unlock risk-adjusted growth.

Financial Crime Compliance Framework

Financial Crime Compliance framework

Financial Crime Compliance Framework – The global framework for fighting financial crime. Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Compliance Solutions

Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Lifecycle: Key Stages & Best Practices

Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Lifecycle

Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Lifecycle In today’s interconnected business environment, organisations increasingly rely on third-party vendors, suppliers, and service providers to support their operations, drive efficiencies, and deliver specialised expertise. However, while outsourcing and partnerships can foster growth and competitive advantage, they also introduce significant risks. Data breaches, regulatory non-compliance, operational disruptions, and reputational damage […]

AML Compliance Checklist: Best Practices for Anti-Money Laundering

AML Compliance Checklist

AML Compliance Checklist AML Compliance Requirements, AML Regulations and Best Practices for Anti-Money Laundering Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance is essential for preventing illicit funds from infiltrating the legitimate financial system. Regulated entities, such as banks, financial institutions, and money service businesses, must implement effective AML programs to detect, prevent, and report money laundering activities. This […]

OSINT Investigation process and Open Source Investigation Best Practices

Open Source Investigation Best Practices

Open Source Investigation Best Practices Your ultimate guide to OSINT investigations! Learn techniques, tools, and best practices for gathering actionable intelligence ethically and effectively. In the digital era, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) has become an indispensable tool across sectors like cybersecurity, law enforcement, corporate security, journalism, and competitive intelligence. With vast amounts of information freely […]

OSINT Sources – Using Archives for OSINT Investigations

Archives for OSINT Investigations

Using Archives for OSINT Investigations Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) is a critical component of modern intelligence gathering, relying on publicly available information to develop actionable insights. As digital information continues to proliferate, the use of archives in OSINT investigations has become increasingly important. Archives, whether digital or physical, provide a rich repository of historical data […]

Regulatory Compliance in Digital Screening: International view of the emerging Challenges and Opportunities

Regulatory Compliance in Digital Screening

Regulatory Compliance in Digital Screening An International view of the emerging Challenges and Opportunities for Digital Screening The bulk of global statutory instruments and regulatory controls concerning general data security and the protection of personal data are outdated and inadequate. These controls can only change using prescribed processes. This ability to change, respond, and maintain […]

Money Laundering Advisory Notice: High Risk Third Countries

Money Laundering Advisory Notice

Money Laundering Advisory Notice: High Risk Third Countries Recent regulatory changes by HM Government have brought about new challenges for banks, payment providers, andfinancial institutions dealing with high-risk third countries. Neotas launches automated solution to deal with KYC backlogs due to changes in high-risk countries list. Improve AML efficiency with automated CDD and EDD for […]

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) – The 5 pillars of AML Compliance

Anti-Money Laundering

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Anti-Money Laundering (AML) is a comprehensive framework of policies, regulations, and procedures established to prevent individuals and entities from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income within the financial system. Its primary purpose is to detect and deter financial crimes by tracing and halting the flow of funds originating from illicit activities. […]

Customer Due Diligence Requirements

Customer Due Diligence Requirements

What is Customer Due Diligence? Explore the Customer Due Diligence Requirements, CDD Process, CDD Checklist, CDD for Banks and CDD requirements for AML and KYC.

OSINT Framework – Key Components of OSINT Framework and How to use it?

OSINT Framework

OSINT Framework A comprehensive guide to OSINT framework, OSINT Tools, OSINT Techniques, and how to use it. The OSINT Framework is a comprehensive collection of open source intelligence (OSINT) tools and resources that are organised and categorised for easy access. It’s designed to assist researchers, investigators, cybersecurity professionals, journalists, and anyone else interested in gathering […]

Investment Due Diligence Checklist – 15 Investor Due Diligence Steps

Investment Due Diligence Checklist

Investment Due Diligence Checklist How to Conduct Investment Due Diligence and Ensure Informed and Sound Investment Decisions Investment Due Diligence is a comprehensive process undertaken by investors before committing to a financial transaction. It involves a thorough examination of all relevant aspects of the investment, aiming to confirm the accuracy of information provided, assess potential […]

What is Customer Due Diligence? Customer Due Diligence Meaning, how it works, types of CDD

What is Customer Due Diligence?

What is Customer Due Diligence? Understanding the Significance of Customer Due Diligence in Business Compliance Customer Due Diligence (CDD) is a critical process in the realm of business, particularly in the financial sector. It serves as a cornerstone for maintaining regulatory compliance, safeguarding against financial crimes, and establishing trust between businesses and their customers. This […]

The Perils of AI-Based Social Media Checks Without Human Intervention

Social Media Checks

AI-Based Social Media Checks Without Human Intervention AI Social Media Checks As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, its integration into various aspects of our lives becomes increasingly apparent. One area that has created considerable interest is the use of AI-based social media checks. While these AI based systems may promise enhanced security, efficiency, and […]

What is ESG Due Diligence? – A Definitive Guide

ESG Due Diligence

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Due Diligence A Definitive Guide to ESG Due Diligence for your Organisation  In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have emerged as critical factors in investment decision-making. ESG Due Diligence, an integral component of this paradigm shift, plays a pivotal role in assessing a company’s […]

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

Social Media Check

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 check for Lawyers

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

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

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 […]

Overcoming Enhanced Due Diligence Challenges on High Risk Customers

Enhanced Due Diligence

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 Challenger Bank 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)

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

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

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

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, […]