The Critical Role of Due Diligence Background Checks in Investment Banking: Safeguarding Accuracy in S-1 Statements

In the fast-paced world of investment banking, the allure of high returns can sometimes overshadow the importance of...

RiskWatch: Understanding the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act

19-minute listen Daniel Wendt, a member at Miller & Chevalier, came on RiskWatch to discuss the new Foreign...

Four Common Mistakes Made by Investigation Teams Without Native Speakers

Ensuring Accuracy in Complex Analyses In international due diligence and reputational checks, precision and depth of information are...

RiskWatch: FinCEN’s Proposed Rule Targeting Digital Asset Mixers

21-minute listen Evan Abrams is an Associate at Steptoe & Johnson and advises clients on issues related to...

RiskWatch: The New Safe Harbor Law for M&A

20-minute listen David Rybicki and Neil Smith of the law firm K&L Gates came on the Vcheck podcast...

RiskWatch: FCPA Enforcement Trends & Developments

17-minute listen Ann Sultan and Alexandra Beaulieu of the law firm Miller & Chevalier came on the show to discuss recent...

RiskWatch: IPO Due Diligence and State of the Market

9-minute listen In this episode of the podcast, Mike Blankenship came back on the show to discuss the...

RiskWatch: Technology Acquisitions & Diligence Concerns

18-minute listen In this episode of the podcast, Vcheck Global spoke with Carrie LeRoy and Charles Walker who are...

RiskWatch: Outbound Investment and National Security

18-minute listen In this episode of the podcast, Vcheck Global spoke with Laura Black and Christian Davis of...

RiskWatch: Understanding The Corporate Transparency Act

18-minute listen In this episode of the podcast, Vcheck Global spoke with Morgan Lewis Partner Kenneth Nunnenkamp about...

Due Diligence for Non-Bank Lenders: Painting a Risk Profile

Direct lending transactions are complicated and deal timelines are only getting tighter, which means that an effective background...

RiskWatch: White & Case’s Clare Connellan on Human Rights Due Diligence

Clare Connellan, Partner in White & Case’s London office and Head of the firm’s Business & Human Rights...

For the 5th Consecutive Year, Vcheck Global Ranks as One of the Fastest Growing Companies on the Inc. 5000 List

Vcheck Global, a leader in international due diligence and background check services, is No. 1,537 on the 2022...

Five Third-Party Screening Platform Essentials

Third-party screening solutions are a must-have for compliance teams amidst supply chain disruptions and rapidly shifting regulatory landscapes....

Five Considerations When Selecting a Due Diligence Firm

Picking a due diligence provider can be overwhelming. Streamline your search while laying the foundation for a long-term...

Due Diligence for Law Firms: Looking Beyond Litigation Support

As a law firm, competitive intelligence pertaining to M&A, beneficial ownership, and litigation is essential. These three legal...

Five Capabilities to Look for in an International Due Diligence Provider

Cross-border deals, global footprints, and shifting supply chains make international capabilities a top of mind consideration when selecting...

Three Considerations for Enhancing Executive Hiring

When adverse information concerning an executive comes to light, the reverberations are both damaging and widespread; the trust...

VCHECK GLOBAL’S JULIE PECK NAMED ONE OF THE BEST CEOs FOR WOMEN

Vcheck Global, a leader in international due diligence and background check services, is thrilled to announce that their...

RiskWatch: Steven Arthur George on Corporate Cannabis Risks and Opportunities

Founder of Kaya Advisors and former Tilray EU Alliance Manager, Steven Arthur George, joins the RiskWatch podcast to...

LATAM Sustainable Investing: A Q&A With Randy Bullard Of Morrison Foerster

LATAM Sustainable Investing: A Q&A with Randy Bullard of Morrison Foerster Interest in sustainable investing is rising. Climates...

Due Diligence Considerations For Sustainable Investing in Latin America

Increasing prioritization of social consciousness by consumers and regulators is spurring interest in sustainable investment worldwide and Latin...

Franchise Focused Due Diligence: Informational Advantages for Franchisors and Investors

Interest in franchise opportunities is on the rise in the United States. This is attributed to a shift...

RiskWatch: Randy Bullard on ESG Investing in Latin America

Randy Bullard, partner in Morrison Foerster’s Corporate Department and Latin America Desk co-chair, joins the RiskWatch podcast to...

Southeast Asia’s Internet Economy: Powering Through The Pandemic

The global economic havoc triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic created unique growth opportunities for certain regions and industries....

RiskWatch: Navigating TPRM Turbulence

Nancy Jacobson, Counsel, Global Compliance and Ethics at United Airlines, joins Vcheck Global’s Seth Harlan to talk third...

New UK Economic Crime Law Targets Oligarch Assets

The United Kingdom has long been criticized for its attractiveness to unverified, and undoubtedly at times, highly problematic...

RiskWatch: Investigating Russia’s Sanctioned Oligarchs

As businesses and investors worldwide rush to ensure compliance with aggressive sanctions targeting Russian companies and regime-connected individuals,...

Vcheck Global Ranks Among Top 3% of 2022 Inc. Regionals: Pacific Businesses

For the third year in a row, Vcheck Global has been ranked among the top 3% of fastest-growing...

Russia’s War in Ukraine: New Sanctions, Increased Requirements for Enhanced Due Diligence

Introduction Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to the imposition of some of the most aggressive, expansive, and...

RiskWatch: Mike Blankenship on the Year of the De-SPAC

Mike Blankenship, managing partner of Winston & Strawn’s Houston office, returns to Vcheck Global’s podcast RiskWatch to discuss...

RiskWatch: Talking Transparency with James Cohen and Shanti Salas

Hot on the heels of Transparency International’s recently released 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index, Vcheck Global’s Seth Harlan speaks with James...

RiskWatch: Elaine Greenberg Talks Anticipated SEC Enforcement Changes

With the Securities Regulation Institute’s 49th Annual Conference underway, Vcheck Global’s Seth Harlan speaks with Elaine Greenberg, Shareholder...

RiskWatch: Mellissa Duru Discusses ESG Role in SEC’s Policy Agenda

With the Securities Regulation Institute’s 49th Annual Conference underway, Vcheck Global’s Seth Harlan speaks with Mellissa Duru, Special...

RiskWatch: Jack Cohen Talks CRE in 2022, Real Estate Lending Risk

To kick off CRE Finance Council’s January Conference 2022, Vcheck Global’s Seth Harlan speaks with Jack Cohen, President...

Responding to Evolving Client Needs: How Innovation and Flexibility Enhance Investigations

Entering 2022, reflection on the plethora of challenges confronting the global economy over the past two years, particularly...

Vcheck Global Appoints Katy Thomas, Alex Sorin to Key Leadership Roles

Vcheck Global accelerates market leadership with the key appointments of Katy Thomas as Chief Information Officer and Alex...

Corruption from Kandahar to Kunduz: The Erosion of Afghanistan’s Security Forces

The rapid disintegration of Afghanistan’s security forces in August left casual news observers aghast. How could forces trained...

Private Equity Put on Notice: The False Claims Act and Investor Liability

A recent Wall Street Journal article spotlighted a series of legal cases with a common aim—requiring private equity...

RiskWatch: Investigative Reporter Simona Weinglass Talks Combating Fraud

Vcheck Global had the opportunity to speak with Simona Weinglass, an investigative journalist for The Times of Israel,...

The Legacy of Operation Car Wash and Brazil’s Compliance Environment in 2021

Brazil’s Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPF) formally closed Operation Car Wash (Lava Jato), the epic corruption investigation which began...

RiskWatch: 2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews

The 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event...

Vcheck Global Receives Strategic Investment from Sunstone Partners

Sunstone Partners announced today its strategic growth investment into Vcheck Global to accelerate development of products and technology...

A Hat Trick of Sportswashing, State-Ownership, and Soccer: The Saudi Takeover of Newcastle United

The protracted Saudi-led takeover of the English soccer club Newcastle United came to an end last month when...

RiskWatch: Soft Skills and the Future of Due Diligence

In the ninth episode of RiskWatch, Chelsea Binns and Bruce Sackman discuss their book, The Art of Investigation....

Patchouli and Power Suits: Activists and Regulators Target Greenwashing

In advance of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, the head of environmental group Greenpeace raised concerns...

Who’s In Charge Around Here? Understanding Japan’s Corporate Hierarchy

When moving between cultures, learning how to describe familiar things in a new way is a necessity. The...

Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth: Risk Management for Nonprofit Organizations

A long-standing debate in the nonprofit sector is whether such organizations should operate like businesses. Regardless of one’s...

The Power of Public Records: Seasoned Investigators Enhance Executive Decision Making

Public records due diligence can be a powerful tool in assessing the reputation and business history of individuals...

DEI Considerations for Investigative Due Diligence

A 2020 client letter by Blackrock CEO Larry Fink which announced the firm’s belief “that sustainability should be...

RiskWatch: Reputational Risk Huddle with the Cleveland Browns

In the eighth episode of RiskWatch, Vcheck Global VP and General Manager of Vcheck Intelligence Rahul Ravi speaks...

Degreed Diligence: Reputational Risk Considerations for Higher Education

For most high school juniors, the college admissions process involves enrolling in an SAT prep course, meeting with...

The SEC’s Focus on ESG: Implications for American Companies

In February 2021, then-SEC Chair Allison Herren Lee announced the agency’s intent to update its guidance regarding disclosure...

International Due Diligence Capabilities in Complex and High-Risk Industries

Illuminating adverse information, regulatory actions, and litigation in complex jurisdictions is vital for companies operating internationally. Yet English...

Cryptocurrency: A Regulatory Wild West

Cryptocurrency and its underlying blockchain technology is becoming increasingly mainstream, attracting an uptick in consumer participation in crypto...

Peering into Pandora’s Box: Looking at the Data Leak Through a Diligence-Tinted Lens

A slow-moving wave caused by the buzz generated over The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists’ (ICIJ) publication of...

RiskWatch: Data Transparency and its Investigative Impact

Vcheck Global’s podcast RiskWatch is back with brand-new episodes! In the seventh episode of RiskWatch, Vcheck Global Senior...

Culturally Conscious Due Diligence

The centrality of cultural consciousness within due diligence investigation lies in the reality that hard skills such as...

Collecting Dust: Uncovering Issues Hidden in Archived News Articles

As online court records, news articles, and other sources often only extend back to the early-to-mid 2000s, litigation,...

Minimizing Third-Party Vendor Risk

Suggestions for safely streamlining your business operations What do General Electric, Marriott, and Instagram have in common? Each...

Risk for Thee But Not for Me

Putting adverse findings into perspective. Bankruptcy, litigation, and negative press—each of these subjects trigger alarm bells when they...

Incorporating ESG into Investigations

A lasting effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the investigative due diligence industry is the spotlight on environmental,...

Vcheck Named to Inc. 5000 for Fourth Consecutive Year

Following a year of record-breaking growth, Vcheck Global continues to rank among fastest-growing private companies in the U.S....

Strategically Searching for Your Next Diligence Role

Navigating a job search is challenging, especially in a niche field such as investigative due diligence. Adding in...

Predicted Rise in Corporate Fraud Requires Risk Management

A recent survey of anti-fraud professionals revealed a widespread concern that corporate fraud will increase at their organizations...

Minimizing Investment Risk in Emerging Industries

As investor focus rapidly shifts beyond established industries toward emerging industries worldwide, it is imperative that due diligence...

Pressure to De-SPAC Is Accelerating Demand for Due Diligence

Stakes are high for hundreds of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) holding investor funds that must be used...

Vcheck Ranks Among 30 Fastest Growing Private Companies to Watch in 2021

Vcheck Global has been recognized for excellent services and rapid growth by The Silicon Review as one of...

Due Diligence Uncovers a Bribery Scandal Before An Overseas Investment

It wasn’t so long ago that Trevor Milton resigned his position as chairman of electric trucking company Nikola...

Vcheck Global Receives 2021 Companies to Watch Award

Vcheck Global has been recognized among The Startup Weekly’s 2021 Business Products & Services Companies to Watch for...

Vcheck Appoints Two C-Suite Executives to Leadership Team

Vcheck Global has announced the appointment of two new executive leadership roles: Ki Lin Tay will take on...

Human Source Intelligence Reveals ‘Questionable’ Industry Reputation of Medical Practice

Among the abundance of opportunity for potentially lucrative investments in the healthcare industry lie hidden risks that could...

RiskWatch: SPAC Due Diligence

In this episode of Vcheck Global’s podcast, RiskWatch, Vcheck Global Directors Rahul Ravi and Alex Sorin speak with...

New Rules Require Anti-Money Laundering Programs for Certain Financial Firms by March 2021

The federal government recently expanded the Bank Secrecy Act to require firms that lack a federal functional regulator...

IPO Proliferation in 2020 Highlights Need for SPAC Due Diligence

2020 has been the busiest year for special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), helping private companies in buzzing markets such...

RiskWatch: Making a Killing – South Sudanese Military Leaders’ Wealth, Explained

In this episode of Vcheck Global’s podcast, RiskWatch, our host speaks with the author of “Making a Killing:...

Considerations for Financial Services Partnership and M&A Due Diligence

Though it may appear that partnerships and M&A across the banking sector have been slowed by the pandemic,...

Bank Customer Due Diligence: New Guidance for Monitoring Politically Exposed Persons

Just one month before the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists began reporting on what has been dubbed the...

Supply Chain Due Diligence: Mitigating Sanctions Risk with New OFAC Compliance Framework

A wave of enforcement actions from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) over the...

Proposed AML Regulations Heighten Scrutiny of Account Onboarding Risk Management

Vcheck Global is paying close attention to how this potentially foundational change to the U.S. anti-money laundering (AML)...

Julie Peck Installed As Vcheck Global Chief Executive Officer

A message from our newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Julie Peck. For those of you whom I have...

Thwart Untrustworthy Borrowers: Due Diligence for Commercial Real Estate Loan Underwriters

Loan underwriting requires meticulous verification of prospective borrowers’ history to illuminate the risks involved before the pursuit of...

Vcheck Global Selects Julie Peck As Interim Chief Executive Officer

Accomplished operations and business strategist Julie Peck has been appointed interim CEO and will lead Vcheck Global into...

Employee Spotlight: Q&A VP of Employment Erwin Rodriguez

Today we’re featuring VP of Employment, Erwin Rodriguez. Erwin serves Vcheck Global by leading the pre-employment investigative team....

RiskWatch: Illicit Financial Flows and Illegal Wildlife Trade

On this episode of Vcheck Global’s podcast RiskWatch, we speak with Global Financial Integrity’s Director of Illicit Trade...

Avoiding Due Diligence Tunnel Vision: Building Context Through Finished Intelligence Products

The sheer size and significance of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) fines and enforcement actions over the past...

Employee Spotlight: Q&A with Managing Director Adam Fromowitz

Our mission at Vcheck Global is a significant one: to protect our clients by providing more information about...

RiskWatch: The Corruption Behind Anti-Corruption Campaigns

In the third episode of Vcheck Global’s podcast RiskWatch, we speak with Jessica Noll, who published a research...

RiskWatch: Navigating Cannabis Compliance

In this episode of Vcheck Global’s podcast RiskWatch, human intelligence expert Alex Sorin speaks with Shawn Hauser, partner...

RiskWatch: Modern Slavery and Corporate Supply Chains

Retired U.S. Ambassador at Large Luis C.deBaca joined RiskWatch for a discussion about modern slavery in corporate supply...

Employee Spotlight: Q&A with AVP of Quality Control Dianne Ruiz

Our mission at Vcheck Global is a significant one: to protect our clients by providing more information about...

Navigating the Complexity of Latin American Public Records to Uncover Corruption

Navigating how legal information is gathered, parsed, and disseminated is a challenge as regulatory complexities vary from one...

Vcheck Global Hires Adam Fromowitz as a Managing Director for New York Operation

LOS ANGELES, October 22, 2019 – Vcheck Global, a leading provider of business-to-business due diligence background checks, is...

Employee Spotlight: Q&A with Deputy Chief Compliance Officer Maria Munley

Our mission at Vcheck Global is a significant one: to protect our clients by providing more information about...

Uncovering Aliases: Do You Know Who You Are Doing Business With?

People often change their names or use aliases to disguise their past. At Vcheck Global, it is our...

Vcheck Global Hires Additional Director for D.C. Office, Adding Enhanced Due Diligence Expertise

Vcheck Global, a leading provider of business-to-business due diligence background checks, is pleased to announce the hiring of...

Employee Spotlight: Q&A With Vcheck Global’s AVP of Quality Control April Kelemen

Our mission at Vcheck Global is a significant one: to protect our clients by providing more information about...

Hiding in Plain Sight: Money Laundering in Canada’s Real Estate Markets

Even in purportedly transparent democracies such as Canada, real estate has become a tool for evading government scrutiny—a...

Employee Spotlight: Q&A With Vcheck Global’s Senior Quality Control Associate Sara Bednarcik

Today we’re featuring one of our Senior Associates and recent Vcheck Global Employee of the Month, Sara Bednarcik....

The Art of Arabizi: Navigating Foreign Language Social Media

Arabic language research is a key part of Vcheck Global’s foreign language investigations, particularly because many tweets are...

Industry Trend: Increasing Demand for Conducting Due Diligence in the Cayman Islands

A recent case conducted by Vcheck Global shows the importance of conducting background checks on companies registered in...

Uncovering the ‘Healthcare Mafia’: The Importance of Foreign Language Media Research

Searches of online and local media sources are crucial to developing a comprehensive profile on a subject, especially...

Money Laundering in China: Where Do Illicit Flows Come From and Where Do They Go?

By Sun Shen Like many other major economies, China has been operating in a global context and has...

Investigative Due Diligence – Deep Dives – Vcheck Level II Report

Intelligence gathered from Investigative Due Diligence (“IDD”) can make or break a transaction. Before a typical partnership or...

Evidence of Corruption Found in Spanish Degrees

Last Monday, Spanish Judge Carmen Rodríguez-Medel found evidence that the new leader of Spain’s opposition party, the conservative...

The Importance of Social Media Scans

As businesses scan the social media profiles of both prospective and current employees, companies are increasingly turning to...

Cryptocurrency Compliance

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission recently raised concerns about cryptocurrencies. Notably, in recent months, the SEC’s...

Billions in Illicit Cash Reportedly Entered Peru’s Financial System

According to a Peruvian investigative journalism news source, more than USD 2.2 billion linked to suspected criminal activities...

Knowing Your Customer in 2018

Data, technology and automation have transformed the modern compliance program during a time in which financial institutions are...

Vcheck Global Announces Launch of Advanced AI to Scan Social Media Data in Connection with Background Checks and Due Diligence

VCheck Global, a leading provider of business to business due diligence background checks, has launched its new application...

French Billionaire Charged in Bribery Investigation

On Wednesday, numerous mainstream media sources reported French businessman Vincent Bolloré, Chairman and CEO of the investment group...

SEC Unveils Public Service Announcement To Promote Background Checks

Washington D.C., April 16, 2018 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today unveiled a public service announcement (PSA) to encourage investors...

European Union Extends Iran Sanctions

On Thursday, Reuters reported the European Union extended sanctions for one year on Iran over human rights violations,...

Investigators Uncover Multi-Billion Dollar Sanctions Evasion Scheme

 According to The Washington Post, investigators have uncovered evidence of a multi-billion dollar corruption scheme which helped Iran...

Vcheck Launches Latin America Platform

In order to better serve growing client demand in the region, Vcheck is proud to announce the launch...

The Three Lines of Anti-Money Laundering Defense

The “Three Lines of Defense” is a widely used phrase for describing how organizations should manage their anti-money...

Latin America Struggles in its Fight Against Corruption

On February 21st, Transparency International released its Corruption Perceptions Index, which listed numerous Latin American and Caribbean countries...

The Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership and Customer Due Diligence

In May 2016, The United States Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued its final rule...

Signs your Company has a Dishonest Employee

There are many signs your company is dealing with a potentially dishonest employee. Internal audit departments and supervisors...

How can Money Laundering Affect your Business?

How can Money Laundering Affect your Business? In 2018, anti-money laundering (“AML”) regulations and enforcement measures are reaching...

Cannabis Curtain

Recent changes in state cannabis legislation has resulted in yet another California gold rush. Creative investors have started...