Aug 22, 2023 | Thought Leadership
Scott Moritz and Tom McWeeney Fraud and illicit activities often come to light in a down economy – but not for the reasons you may think. It’s natural to assume that a down economy leads to an increase in fraud. The facts tell a different story, however. While...
Jul 27, 2023 | Thought Leadership
Thoughts on AI and Due Diligence It’s not often that a throwaway comment gives you pause for thought. Yet that’s exactly what happened to me at a recent client event. I’d been talking on the sidelines with an in-house buyer of due-diligence services; someone who’s...
Jul 14, 2023 | Due Diligence, Thought Leadership
Investment Company Act. False Claims Act. Securities Act. Advisers Act. These and many other compliance regulations exist to prevent fraudulent activities on the part of private equity firms and their portfolio companies. Yet, every year there are hundreds of cases...
Jun 29, 2023 | Due Diligence, Executive Background Checks | ExecCheck, Thought Leadership
Attracting top, senior-level talent remains one of the key metrics driving organizational success. Nowhere is this more important than in the executive board room where those entrusted with stewardship drive both shareholder value and define expected behaviors....
Jun 26, 2023 | Executive Background Checks | ExecCheck, Thought Leadership
Upgrading Your Executive Background Checks with IntegrityRisk The essential need for comprehensive, thoroughly executed background check services cannot be overstated. With 46 percent of HR professionals citing recruiting as their top priority in 2023, knowing exactly...
May 20, 2023 | Due Diligence, Third Party Screening | ScreenCheck, Thought Leadership
The list of forced labor, ESG, and human rights regulations is growing at a rapid pace and has received increased attention in recent years, in part due to the adoption of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), the European Supply Chain Act, and the German...