What’s New?
- In-country services and solutions to comply with strict Swiss privacy and data protection requirements.
- Growing need by financial institution clients to conduct screening and enhanced due diligence on ultra-high net worth (UHNW) clientele.
- Led by Duncan Nott, SVP, EMEA Head, and former UBS executive.
Our Edge
- Real-world experience and trusted partner having conducted more than 5000 UHNW due diligence reviews since 2019.
- Unparalleled global reach via in-country investigators, where needed, and an international research analyst team with robust research tools and processes.
- WealthCheck product offering – best-in-class approach to provide clients the information they need to make informed decisions.
Why It Matters
Our CEO, Jim McWeeney, explains: “Our new presence in Switzerland is essential to allow us to better serve our financial institution clients that carry out extensive private client business in and/or through Switzerland. There has been an explosion of wealth since the pandemic resulting in thousands of new UHNW individuals, which poses several unique challenges to our financial institution and private client manager clients in terms of what levels of screening and due diligence is required to feel comfortable about the individuals’ source of wealth and overall net worth.”
As the percentage of UHNW individuals continues to grow, different forms of currency abound (e.g., crypto) and therefore, source-of-wealth inquiries become increasingly complex and difficult for companies to navigate. Banks and financial institutions need to take extra steps in the due diligence process to build a holistic picture of the potential risks to any potential UHNW client. From source-of-wealth inquiries to in-depth searches of public domain sources to comprehensive screening of business activities, financial institutions as well as investors in private enterprises, are wise to develop a 360-degree assessment of who they are considering working with.
How Our Swiss Presence Sets Us Apart in Global Risk Consulting
In today’s complex global financial landscape, thorough compliance and due diligence are not just best practices, they’re necessities. For global financial services firms and law firms, partnering with a global risk consultancy with an onshore presence in Switzerland can provide unique advantages, including:
- Discretion and data protection
- Multilingual capacity and multicultural awareness
- Neutrality and credibility
- Expertise in international regulatory frameworks
- Advanced technology and process efficiency
- Expertise in complex financial structures
- Strong professional networks
- Experience with sensitive cases
- Comprehensive global reach with local expertise
Whether you’re conducting due diligence for a major M&A, investigating potential fraud, or ensuring compliance with international regulations, a firm with Swiss representation can provide the depth of expertise, discretion, and global reach necessary to navigate today’s complex financial landscape.
By choosing Integrity Risk International, you’re not just hiring expert researchers; you’re gaining a partner with a deep understanding of international regulatory frameworks, and the ability to conduct thorough, discreet, and credible investigations on a global scale.