Trusts and Due Diligence

This seminar/webinar focuses on the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and due diligence. It looks at how AI may (or may not) work in different workflows including the intelligence cycle, citizenship by investment applications, and the due diligence process. This is intended as a follow-up to the AI overview training.

This seminar/webinar is an introductory overview to artificial intelligence (AI), including types of AI, use cases, political concerns, and its technological impact. This is intended as the first part of two training sessions, the second of which will focus on the usage of AI in due diligence.

This seminar will provide a grounding in basic Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques and approaches relevant for due diligence work. This seminar can be presented to new starters, as a starting point leading to further in-depth training on advanced OSINT techniques. It can also be presented as a refresher course for established researchers. This seminar can provided in a single one-day session, or split up into two half-day sessions.

This seminar/webinar is designed to discuss the different types of official company register and how to extract information from them. It also discusses third party sources of company registration information, as well as sources that allow for company information to be searched across multiple jurisdictions at once. The session closes with case study material designed to show how to use these sources to better understand complex business ownership structures.

This seminar/webinar, delivered in one session, is designed to introduce the delegates to the basics of cryptocurrency, and to due diligence concerns in relation to cryptocurrency. The session will introduce cryptocurrencies and then look at specific risk factors which may emerge when conducting due diligence in relation to cryptocurrency assets. Subsequently, a brief introduction to Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) will be provided. Typical due diligence scenarios involving cryptocurrency will be presented, followed by a case study in which the delegates will work through some of the open-source research that enabled an individual’s cryptocurrency wallet address to be identified. Finally, some basic wallet address analysis will be presented.

This seminar/webinar focuses on illicit finance and money laundering models highlighting ways in which individuals can seek to obfuscate origins of funds. It looks at how due diligence can detect this activity and how this can be assessed in citizenship by investment applications.

This seminar/webinar is a collection of different Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) approaches applicable to these four jurisdictions. Each jurisdiction’s content will cover personal naming conventions, social media platforms, company registries, key strategic industries, company online presence and availability of online litigation checks.

This seminar/webinar provides an in‑depth introduction to oligarchies, examining how they form, operate, and influence political and economic systems. It explores the implications of oligarchic structures for due diligence, with a particular focus on assessing open‑source intelligence, adverse media, and political exposure. The session also addresses the challenges posed by misinformation and disinformation, equipping participants with practical techniques to identify unreliable or manipulated sources. Interactive elements are incorporated to test understanding and strengthen analytical judgement in real‑world due diligence scenarios.

This interactive workshop allows delegates to gain experience in using online tools for on-chain analysis of cryptocurrencies and digital assets. On-chain analysis tools allow for transaction histories and flows of crypto funds between entities to be more easily inspected and visualised, and can provide valuable insights in the nature and risks of digital assets held by subjects of due diligence and Know Your Customer processes.

This webinar, which consists of three sessions, is designed to introduce the delegates to the identity documents that are commonly used in Nigeria, Russia and China as part of Know Your Customer (KYC) and due diligence processes. Each session will start by introducing the specifications of the selected personal identification documents, and afterwards, the potential jurisdictional risks from Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and sanctions perspectives will be examined. We will conclude the sessions by reviewing a case study, where example AML and CFT red flags/indicators specific to each jurisdiction will be discussed.

This webinar, which consists of three sessions, is designed to introduce the delegates to the identity documents that are commonly used in Turkiye, Iraq, and Syria, as part of Know Your Customer (KYC) and due diligence processes. Each session will start by introducing potential jurisdictional risks – Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and sanctions perspectives will be examined. Subsequently, the specifications of the selected personal identification documents will be covered. Afterwards, we will conclude the sessions by reviewing a case study, where example AML and CFT red flags/indicators specific to each

This webinar, which consists of three sessions, is designed to introduce the delegates to the identity documents that are commonly used in UAE as part of Know Your Customer (KYC) and due diligence processes. The session will start by introducing the potential jurisdictional risks - Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and sanctions perspectives will be examined. Subsequently, the specifications of the selected personal identification documents will be covered, and afterwards, we will conclude the sessions by reviewing a case study, where example AML and CFT red flags/indicators specific to each jurisdiction will be discussed.

This webinar, which consists of three sessions, is designed to introduce the delegates to the identity documents that are commonly used in these jurisdictions as part of Know Your Customer (KYC) and due diligence processes. The sessions will discuss identification documents from each jurisdiction, and risks associated with each jurisdiction will also be discussed.

This webinar, which consists of two sessions, is designed to introduce the delegates to the identity documents that are commonly used in Pakistan and Iran as part of Know Your Customer (KYC) and due diligence processes. Each session also introduces potential jurisdictional risks – Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and sanctions perspectives will be examined. The sessions will also include case studies, where example AML and CFT red flags/indicators specific to each jurisdiction will be discussed.

This seminar/webinar focuses on technologies that are vital to the development of human cultures which can also be utilised to create weapons of mass destruction. This includes nuclear weapons, chemical weapons, incendiary weapons, biological weapons and missile technology. The session will highlight that because these technologies are dual-use, risk analysis of individuals connected to the production of these technologies must be carefully conducted.

This seminar will provide a grounding in basic Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques and approaches relevant for due diligence work. This seminar can be presented to new starters, as a starting point leading to further in-depth training on advanced OSINT techniques. It can also be presented as a refresher course for established researchers. This seminar can provided in a single one-day session, or split up into two half-day sessions.