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      What is the purpose of third-party due diligence?

      Counterparty due diligence is a key process that enables the identification of risks associated with third parties (reputational, legal, financial, and operational). It helps verify the accuracy of information and supports informed decision-making in business, investment, recruitment, and legal contexts.

      Why choose KPMG in Ukraine for third-party due diligence?

      We provide services for counterparty verification, candidate screening, asset tracing, and relationship analysis. We help clients avoid engaging with fictitious entities, dishonest individuals, hidden conflicts of interest, as well as assets that are under seizure or controlled by third parties.

      Our approach is based on in-depth analysis of open sources, specialised databases, and contextual risk assessment. This enables clients to act with confidence, respond to threats in a timely manner, and minimise potential losses.

      What third-party due diligence services can the KPMG team in Ukraine offer?

      Counterparty screening (KYC)

      We conduct comprehensive screening of individuals and legal entities, regardless of their country of registration, including jurisdictions that are difficult to analyse, such as China, Hong Kong, and the UAE. The verification includes sanctions screening, analysis of court cases, identification of links to politically exposed persons (PEPs) and high-risk jurisdictions, as well as monitoring for negative media coverage.

      Each KYC profile contains structured information about a legal entity or individual, including ownership structure, key personnel, activities, geographical presence, and potential risk indicators. Our approach ensures a comprehensive and consistent risk assessment for all counterparties.

      Pre-employment screening of candidates

      This service is designed to screen candidates for management and sensitive positions, where risks are particularly important. We analyse professional background, corporate connections, involvement in legal proceedings, public activity, reputational risks, and potential conflicts of interest.

      The goal is to provide a clear understanding of the candidate's integrity and risk profile before making a hiring decision. This allows companies to protect their internal security and reputation, and to avoid personnel decisions that could lead to negative consequences.

      Asset tracing

      We use a wide range of public and specialised sources of information to identify, trace, and support the recovery of assets during legal proceedings, fraud investigations, or bankruptcy proceedings.

      We perform detailed analysis of property rights, real estate, vehicles owned by individuals, legal entities owned by individuals, and other related legal entities or individuals, both in Ukraine and abroad.


      Olena Makarenko

      Partner, Risk Consulting and ESG, Head of Impact Committee, KPMG Insight Academy Leader

      KPMG in Ukraine

      Serhii Kasatkin

      Associate Director, Forensic

      KPMG in Ukraine