Enhanced Due Diligence & Investigation to Identify The Hidden Counterparty Risk
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Many organizations in MENA are looking to expand globally and connect with businesses across borders. This brings them into contact with various counterparties around the world. While these counterparties are critical to the growth and success of an organization, they bring with them certain risks. With the increased focus by regulators on maintaining financial stability, it’s important that organizations understand the nature of the risk involved so that they know the steps to take to reduce their exposure as far as possible. In this podcast, Thomson Reuters’ Head of Operations and Delivery for IntegraScreen, James Swenson, chats to David Hall, Director for Integrity Diligence Practice at E&Y, about hidden counterparty risk and practical steps that can be taken to reduce this risk.
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