Global transactions and regulatory enforcement increasingly compel companies to examine their business relationships in order to assess risk, undertake informed negotiations and comply with regulatory mandates

Our third-party risk management services are designed to assist clients in identifying and prioritizing higher risk business relationships, implementing and enhancing overall due diligence processes and protocols as well as performing customized integrity due diligence on third parties based on varying levels of risk.

Clients can have the additional benefit of an objective and independent perspective from an established global network of member firms that includes more than 2,500 forensic professionals. Our approach to helping organizations address third-party risk is informed by and responsive to a variety of globalization issues as well as regulatory compliance-drivers, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the UK Anti-Bribery Act, anti-money laundering provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act, securities and exchange regulations, as well as consumer and data protection regulations globally.

Failure to adequately assess agents, distributors, consultants, business partners, logistics intermediaries and other third-party intermediaries (TPIs) to identify how they operate and the individuals standing behind the organization can expose businesses to reputational damage, operational risk, and government investigations as well as significant monetary penalties and potential criminal liability.

Does your organization

Adequately manage the risks of increasing globalization and dependencies on distant and often unfamiliar business partners and vendors
Struggle with the increasing complexity of supply and distribution channels
Need help assessing reputational, regulatory and jurisdictional risk

Forensics capabilities

KPMG’s Investigation Services team works closely with member firm clients to understand investigation objectives and utilize appropriate resources.

KPMG Forensic has a full suite of services related to helping organizations prevent, detect, and respond to Anti-Bribery and Corruption concerns.

This team provides accounting advice and expert witness evidence as well as evidence and disclosure management to assist.

KPMG’s Fraud Risk Management services are aimed at helping firms’ clients prevent, detect, and respond to fraud and misconduct risks.

Forensic helps member firm clients identify potential financial misreporting and establish the compliance baseline underpinning relationships.

Improving business performance while maintaining the highest levels of business integrity and control across industries and around the globe.

KPMG Forensic’s Global Anti-Money Laundering & Trade Sanctions team is uniquely placed to assist member firm clients in protecting themselves.

KPMG Forensic uses economic arguments to build compelling cases in disputes, negotiations with regulators, and discussions with antitrust authorities.