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Eight Reasons Why Search Engines Are Not Due Diligence

Search engines are free, easy to use and powerful. Could you use them to run a KYC/AML screening program? You could – but in the end, it will expose you to significantly more cost and risk than opting for a purpose-build solution. Here are eight reasons why. 1. DATA FROM…

Compliance is a Competitive Advantage

It is amazing how often this notion still is dismissed out of hand. To many, the thought is simply incredulous: “Compliance is nothing more than a tick-the-box business: do the minimum, stay out of trouble and focus on growing your business through all other means.” There is absolutely no benefit…

Dan Adamson: Sorry, But a Google Search Isn’t Due Diligence

(A version of this article was originally published in the The FCPA Blog) I cringe when compliance teams rely solely on Google to investigate and make decisions. No offense intended to Google, but it’s simply not designed for sophisticated investigations. Yet, an overwhelming majority of compliance teams employ Google as…