Guide 01
Sanctions developments
A practical guide to source quality, warning indicators and proportionate enhanced review.
Counterparty Risk Centre
Make better-informed counterparty decisions
Source-led education and practical guidance on recurring commercial risks.
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Guide 02
Regulatory warnings
A practical guide to source quality, warning indicators and proportionate enhanced review.
Guide 03
Fraud & scam awareness
A practical guide to source quality, warning indicators and proportionate enhanced review.
Guide 04
Fraudulent Proof of Funds
A practical guide to source quality, warning indicators and proportionate enhanced review.
Guide 05
Broker red flags
A practical guide to source quality, warning indicators and proportionate enhanced review.
Guide 06
Company verification
A practical guide to source quality, warning indicators and proportionate enhanced review.
Guide 07
Impersonation fraud
A practical guide to source quality, warning indicators and proportionate enhanced review.
Guide 08
Advance-fee fraud
A practical guide to source quality, warning indicators and proportionate enhanced review.
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Sanctions
Consult the relevant official jurisdictional lists and guidance. Match identity using reliable identifiers, record the source and date, and obtain appropriate advice on applicable restrictions. A similar name is not a conclusive match.
Regulatory warnings
Check the applicable regulator’s warning list and register independently. A warning has a defined regulatory scope; absence does not establish approval or a universal clean record.
Fraud and scam patterns
Pressure to pay before evidence, secrecy, implausible promises and changing instructions warrant further investigation. These patterns are review indicators rather than proof against a named party.
Fraudulent Proof of Funds
Check issuer details through independently obtained channels and reconcile the principal, amount and transaction. A document’s appearance or a claimed financial instrument is insufficient to confirm availability.
Broker red flags
Review undisclosed genealogy, inconsistent authority and fee claims without an identified payer. Ask for supporting records and agree payment conditions before accepting an allocation.
Company verification
Check the relevant official company register, current identity and authorised representatives. Registration alone does not prove solvency, product ownership or transaction capacity.
Impersonation
Independently obtain official contact details and compare names, domains and registration information. A genuine firm’s identity can be copied; contact through a forwarded message is not independent confirmation.
Advance-fee risks
Investigate requests for payment to release funds or recover losses, particularly where roles and evidence are unclear. The SEC describes advance-fee fraud as payment demanded before the promised proceeds are received.