Know Your Customers UK

As regulations tighten around anti-money laundering and financial crime, Know Your Customer (KYC) due diligence is crucial for businesses to avoid severe penalties. Global Investigations provides professional KYC screening and enhanced due diligence services to validate customer identities and ensure regulatory compliance.

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KYC Checks and Due Diligence Services UK

Knowing who you are doing business with is essential for protecting your organisation from financial crime, regulatory breaches and reputational risk. Our KYC checks provide the clarity you need to verify identities, assess risk and meet your compliance obligations with confidence.

At Global Investigations, we deliver thorough and reliable KYC due diligence using trusted data sources, global intelligence and proven investigative methods. Whether you are onboarding new clients or monitoring existing relationships, we help you stay compliant while reducing exposure to risk.

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I approached Global for tracing of one particular subject person relating to fraudulent documents submitted to a goverment office by him, that effected a claim I had under UK law. Global stated the level of tracing and costing prior to me accepting their services. Global was transparent, no hidden fee's or costs and the timeline given, in my case there was a small time overrun only because of the level of detail, due diligence and further detail with their investigations in uncovering a fraud. I was overwhelmed with the report result with supporting evidence that was well worth the wait, you can't rush quality! There was so much compelling detail, that provided me with the evidence that I need to overturn such a fraudulent document. I would highly recommend Global Investigations Ltd to anybody in a similar situation. Global are most professional in all aspects of dealing with my case. They kept me updated prior to investigation completion with excellent communication. A most sincere thank you to Global's Team!
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OLA M
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I was initially hesitant since my case required an investigation all the way in Africa. However, Jack was incredibly patient and walked me through all of my questions with total professionalism. The results gave me the exact clarity and confirmation I had been seeking for years. Thank you to Jack and his team for their excellent support. Global Investigations Ltd is a completely legitimate, professional, and trustworthy service.
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Catherine Emslie
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My dealings with Global Investigations were entirely positive. They worked hard, quickly and professionally to find a resolution to my case.
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April
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I had a positive experience with this company, especially with Debbie and Jack. They were supportive, professional, and cooperative throughout the process. Communication was smooth and consistent, and they kept me well informed along the way. Most importantly, they handled everything efficiently and professionally. I appreciate their assistance and efforts for successful results.
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Ryan Moses
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Our first time using a tracing agent, Michelle was brilliant and guided us through the process whilst answering our many questions. We thought we were in a hopeless position with our case but we're thrilled with a positive result in the end.
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Bev Sharp
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Thank you Michelle Billimore you helped me no end, very professional and reassuring at a very upsetting time for me, I highly recommend this company to help,
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Michael Nurse
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We have had the pleasure of working with Global Investigations on numerous occasions over the past year and have consistently been impressed by their professionalism, integrity, and high standards of service. Their approach to every assignment has been thorough, ethical, and results-driven. We would have no hesitation in recommending their services to anyone seeking first-class tracing services and diligent investigative work. Debbie, in particular, has been exceptional throughout our dealings. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail are a true asset to the company. She is a pleasure to work with and a credit to the Global Investigations team. We look forward to continuing our successful working relationship and wish them every continued success.
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I recently used the services of Global Investigations and spoke to Jack Roberts. I have to say Jack was extremely professional, knew exactly what I was looking for and delivered very quickly in a very professional manner. I would definately recommend.
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Joshua Note
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Brilliant stuff, Michelle and team are excellent. Really helped me find out what I needed to find out and clear any issues up. Thanks guys!

How Do KYC Checks Work?

Our KYC due diligence process involves:

Financial Institutions

Banks, lenders, payments companies, and other financial services providers are mandated to perform KYC checks under anti-money laundering regulations. Our services ensure all customers are properly vetted.

Accountancy Firms

Accountants managing client funds require client due diligence to avoid unknowingly enabling money laundering. Our KYC expertise provides the necessary safeguards and compliance.

Legal Firms

Law practices forming business entities, managing estates/wills, facilitating transactions, or handling client funds need client screening and monitoring to detect suspicious activity.

Corporate Services Firms

Companies providing fiduciary services around company formations, bank account openings, or ownership structures need rigorous KYC procedures in place to fulfil compliance duties.

Any business dealing with client funds or transactions has exposure and obligations around KYC. Our private investigators facilitate compliance.

How Do KYC Checks Work?

Our KYC due diligence process involves:

Confirming authentic government IDs, cross checking information against databases like credit checks, validating addresses, and more to corroborate customer information.

Researching customer history including connections, past legal issues, sources of wealth, public records, and more to build a risk profile assessing potential for money laundering or other financial crimes.

Continuously tracking customer transaction activity, updating due diligence information, and watching for suspicious transactions to maintain compliance over the full relationship lifecycle per regulations.

Using legal methods and our access to global records and data sources, our expert investigators leave no stone unturned in confirming customer identities, histories, and behaviour to facilitate compliance.

Why Trust Global Investigations for KYC Checks?

With over 20 years of experience, our professional team of licensed private investigators have extensive expertise specifically around financial crime matters. We stay fully up-to-date on the latest regulations and requirements to ensure our KYC services surpass obligations.

As a trusted industry leader, Global Investigations maintains an expansive global database and information network to dig deeper than competitors into customer backgrounds across 100+ countries. We uncover hidden connections, activities, legal issues and more.

Our commitment to integrity, security, and discretion makes us a reliable partner for managing sensitive customer information and due diligence data. We ensure full compliance with DPA, GDPR, data regulations, and all other relevant regulations.

Advanced KYC and Compliance Services

Enhanced Due Diligence

For high-risk clients, our enhanced due diligence provides more rigorous identity confirmation, deeper background screening, and additional verification procedures as mandated by regulations. We tailor our process to your specific industry and risk factors.

Ongoing Monitoring

Per regulations, customer screening and monitoring is required continuously not just at onboarding. Our investigators handle ongoing due diligence like transaction analysis, ad hoc screenings, re-verifications, and other monitoring to maintain compliance.

KYC Compliance Consulting

Beyond outsourced screening, our financial crime experts can consult on improving in-house KYC procedures, system selection, process design, control frameworks, audits, and staff training to strengthen capabilities. We identify gaps and provide guidance.

Speak to a KYC Specialist Today

Contact our team for a confidential discussion and find out how we can support your compliance requirements.