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      Why KPMG Forensic

      KPMG offers two solutions related to Whistleblowing services:

      • KPMG Whistleblowing solution
      • KPMG Confide Whistleblowing solution

      KPMG and Confide platform with Global credentials amongst 20+ nations Pacific, Europe, Asia, Australia and Canada offer One Platform with Total Compliance. Confide Platform is user-friendly software within a simple intuitive interface effortlessly handles investigations from basic to complex. Confide Platform brings risk & compliance together in 1 intuitive interface and simplifies workflow through 4 fundamental components:

      1. Receive
      2. Manage 
      3. Resolve 
      4. Comply.

      Confide Platform

      Confide platform offers:

      • Unified Compliance Management

        Confide platform centralizes compliance data, cutting audit, licensing and due diligence prep time —lowering costs and driving growth.

      • Automated for Efficiency

        Confide Platform automates manual tasks, reducing operational costs and staffing needs, while enabling faster, scalable responses.

      • Audit-Ready Transparency

        Confide platform provides a clear audit trail, minimizing errors and non-compliance. One-click access for auditors, investors, or regulators builds trust and transparency

      • Encrypted messaging
      • On-platform interviews
      • Auto-translations in real time
      • Streamlined investigations report

      Confide platform overview

      • Evaluation and implementation
        • Evaluation of existing policies and procedures to identify potential weaknesses or areas for improvement
        • Design and selection of available channels for the reporting system: telephone, email, online platform, outsourcing Ensuring the availability of the reporting system and responsible persons
        • Harmonization and coordination
      • Definition of responsibilities
        • Defining access rights for processing reports, as well as roles and responsibilities regarding:
          • Receipt of information
          • Processing information after receipt
          • Communicating and promptly informing the whistleblower
          • Monitoring report management actions
      • Procedures and guidelines
        • Update and establish guidelines and controls for the implementation of regulatory requirements through a reporting system
        • Define procedures for:
          • Checks and processing of (anonymous) reports, including communication with the reporting parties
          • Timely handling
          • Effective follow-up measures
          • Ensure confidentiality, privacy and data protection
          • Involvement and coordination with HR departments
          • Reports and reporting of statistical data to the relevant committees
      • Communication and training
        • Defining the responsible team
        • Creating channels for the provision of information, procedures and training
        • Organizing information events and seminars
        • Providing training for relevant personnel
        • Informing the Management
      • Documentation
        • Organize case management and monitoring
        • Review language requirements and translations
        • Establish documentation systems that ensure control
        • Establish clear guidelines
        • Annual reports on the number of reports and outcomes
        • Place all incoming reports in a permanently retrievable manner, in accordance with confidentiality requirements
        • Obligation to delete data after the end of the procedure
      • Final research
        • Definition of follow-up measures
        • Procedures design, standards and measures for possible subsequent investigation
        • Assignment of trained personnel to investigate the case

      Contact us

      Harry Sirounis
      Harry Sirounis

      Partner, Forensic & Accounting Advisory Services

      KPMG in Greece