Ownership and benefit
Who ultimately owns, controls or benefits from the deal?
Pre-Deal Threat Checklist
Do you know who is really behind the deal - and could you defend your decision?
Ten direct questions designed to expose gaps before money, authority or trust is committed.
Before you sign.
Before you fund.
Before the money moves.
Proposed
Deal
Risk unresolved
True owner
Control
Connected parties
Payments
Evidence
Inside the checklist
Ten questions.
Ten questions.
Six areas of risk.
The checklist is designed to expose what standard checks may leave unresolved. It tests who is really behind a deal, how the parties are connected, where the money comes from and whether the decision can be defended.
Hidden connections
Could the people or companies be linked to suspicious, fraudulent or criminal activity?
Interests and conflicts
Are supposedly independent parties connected or benefiting from the same outcome?
Claims and history
Can the claims, credentials and past business activity be proved independently?
Funds and payments
Can the source and movement of money be explained - and does it support the story?
A defensible decision
Would the evidence support the decision if it were later questioned or challenged?
If any answer is “No” or “Unclear”
Do not assume the risk has been understood.
One hidden owner, criminal connection, conflict of interest or unexplained payment can expose a business to financial loss, fraud, regulatory scrutiny and reputational damage.
One hidden link can change the whole deal. See the network. Understand the threat. Defend the decision.
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Tell us what you are considering and what remains unclear.
IYE Global can assess whether Network Intelligence may help identify the people, interests, relationships and financial routes behind the proposed transaction or business decision.
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