Due Diligence Articles & Resources | Vcheck
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Vetting Franchisees: A Guide for Franchises Franchisee vetting mitigates reputational risk posed by the franchising model, and assures a positive fit. Thorough franchisee due diligence also lowers risk of franchise failure. -
Database Aggregators Aren’t Enough for Due Diligence What is a Data Aggregator? Database aggregators compile large amounts of data and records into a centralized, searchable database. Some are well-suited to specific industries or use cases, like business intelligence or market research, while others are designed for due diligence. On one hand, due diligence data aggregators are highly convenient, inexpensive, and multi-use, making […] -
All You Need to Know About Politically Exposed Persons Politically exposed persons (PEPs) pose significant risk to financial institutions. These individuals are significantly more likely than the general public to engage in financial a.. -
The Shifting Nature of Background Checks in Venture Capital In recent years, the VC community has started to rethink its traditional approach to the role of background checks in the due diligence process. Historically, VC firms have taken a ‘check-the-box’ approach to background checks to vet company founders, believing that reliance on their networks and in-person interactions with founders would counter-act any downsides of […] -
Announcing SOC 2 Type I Compliance We’re excited to announce that Vcheck has achieved SOC 2 Type I compliance in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standards for SOC, also known as SSAE 18. This highlights Vcheck’s enduring commitment to processing client data in a secure manner. To qualify, Prescient Assurance, a third-party vendor for System […] -
The SEC’s Intensified Focus on AI Washing Practices 13-minute listen Andrew Balthazor discusses the SEC’s growing focus on the problem of ‘AI washing’ and the threat it poses to investors. Andrew is an attorney in Holland & Knight’s Miami office practicing in the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Section. His practice focuses on solving problems born of digital-era innovations and other high-stakes complex […]