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Who we are
RHT Forensics & Disputes Advisory (RHT FDA) is an
independent risk management consultancy specializing
in helping organizations manage integrity and
compliance risks issues in any environment.
The unique combination of our services, supported by
a vast network of strategic partners and alliances, gives
us expansive geographical reach to ensure clients
receive the best "in-time" bespoke solutions, effectively
solving their problems in the best way possible.
RHT FDA’s objective is to provide clients with
comprehensive and practical expert analysis,
strategic planning consultancy and in-depth
investigations all ground out expertly with an
excellent feel of the sensitive political issues in the
background.
Our team includes former prosecutors, law
enforcement officers, intelligence operatives and
accountants.
RHT Forensics & Disputes Advisory is a subsidiary of the RHT Group of Companies
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What we do
Corporate Intelligence
(Pre-Transaction)
Research / Field
Investigations
(Post Transaction)
Compliance / Awareness
Programs
• Commercial Due
Diligence, including
Pre-IPO screening
• M & A / Joint Venture Due
Diligence
• Private Equity Fund
Investment Appraisal
• Business Partner Review
• Key Hires Assessment /
Pre-employment Screening
• Employee Review /
Lifestyle Profiling
• Intellectual property
violations
• Corruption and corporate
sabotage research
• Financial Fraud Violations
• Forensic Accounting
• Insurance Fraud
• Asset Tracing
• Litigation Support
• Internal Investigation
Policies
• Anti-corruption programs
• Compliance Programs
• Corporate Protocols and
Procedures
• Fraud Awareness Training
• KYC / Partner Review
• AML Check
• Prevention and Protection
Advice
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Level 2 Includes all Level 1 checks and in addition,
intelligence collation, site visits and
assessments involving professional field
operatives, to provide deep search and
discreet inquiries to uncover undisclosed
information or activities that may be adverse to
the investment and stakeholders’ interests.
Level 1 Basic research on the company and its key
management staff using publicly available
information sources, in line with regulatory
compliance requirements
Understanding Commercial Due Diligence (CDD)
Common Objectives of CDD
• To verify integrity of Key
Management Staff
• To check veracity of significant
projects and targeted investments
• To check completeness and
accuracy of information given
• To authenticate all information
available
• To ascertain company’s viability
CDD will be carried out on a 2-Level Risk Based
Approach for all cases
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The CDD Process
8. Final report within 25 days
7. Interim report within 14 days
6. Red flags & risks discussed
5. CDD Level 2
1. Instructions from client
2. Analyze objectives & scope
3. Determine timelines
4. CDD Level 1
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Proprietary
Databases
Public Domain:
Newspapers etc
Internet &
Other Media
CDD Level 1
SCOPE & METHODOLOGY
Checks & Research
CDD Level 1 1. Understanding subjects & risks
2. Profiling subjects & identifying potential risks
On Company On Key Management Staff
• Corporate profile and background
checks: Structure, assets,
intellectual and other proprietary
interests and corporate details.
• Current investments and
activities.
• Adverse record and background
checks (Litigation & Insolvency
checks)
• Global compliance & regulatory
checks (Sanction & Watch List,
PEP)
• Personal background and
information (public domain)
• Adverse record (Litigation &
Insolvency checks)
• Other business involvements
or interests (directorships,
shareholdings, representative
etc)
• Global compliance & regulatory
checks (Sanction & Watch List,
PEP)
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Discreet Enquiries Intelligence Collation Site Visits & Observations Targeted Reviews
Using Networks, Industry
Contacts, & Sources (e.g.
employees, suppliers,
customers and competitors) to
check on Company for:
• Money laundering, terrorism
financing risks and other
Compliance issues
• Reputation & industry
standing, performance & track
record
• Corrupt practices, and
legitimacy of relationship with
key customers & suppliers
• Political affiliations and risks
• Regulatory breaches in past
transactions, in present
company or affiliated
companies
Using our vast network of
trusted contacts in local and
international government
agencies, police, business
consultants and advisors,
media and grass-root
leaders, to obtain
intelligence on:
• Links to organized crime or
criminal syndicates
• Questionable source of
wealth
• Undisclosed unethical
business practices, political
affiliations
• Undisclosed conflicting
business interests and
suspicious business
arrangements
Using our field operatives to
conduct physical visits and in
a covert and professional
manner:
• Check on addresses of office,
worksites and assets to confirm
accuracy of information
• Check on operations for
veracity
• Check on lifestyle or targeted
movements of key figures for
suspicious or criminal
associations
• Review Level 1 inputs upon
new inputs and discovery
from Level 2 operations.
• Identify red flags and risks
areas for further
assessments
• Consolidate findings after
critical assessment and
report to Client
CDD Level 2
SCOPE & METHODOLOGY
CDD Level 2 1. “Deeper dive” for more detailed enquiries, more focused review and acute assessments
2. Going beyond and further than the usual public domains in Level 1
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CDD Level 1 & 2
SCOPE SUMMARY
Level
1
Level
2 SCOPE / CHECK ITEMS
Profile / Background and historical Information of target company and key figures
Business interests of target company and key figures (check for conflicts of
interests for key figures)
Bankruptcies and insolvencies (present and past antecedents)
Civil litigations (present and pending, and also against associated and affiliated
companies, and subsidiaries)
Criminal antecedents
Regulatory breaches and enforcement actions
Adverse attention in newspapers and new media (internet etc)
Global Compliance Watch List and Sanctions Lists
Discreet enquiries (Field)
Business Intelligence Collation (Field & Desk)
Site visits & observations (Field)
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CDD Compliance check list
GLOBAL COMPLIANCE WATCH LIST AND SANCTIONS LISTS
Global Sanctions Lists
PEP (Politically Exposed Person)
Money Laundering
Financing of Terrorism
Wanted List (Interpol) – Fraud and other crimes
MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) and other local Financial watch lists
Regulatory Enforcement Watch Lists
Suspected Arms Trafficking Activities
Suspected Drug Trafficking Activities
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Our Expertise
Huge network of ASEAN &
Asian cities
Sharp & Focused Probing
Veterans in intelligence, research &
investigations
Flexible, Bespoke & Well-crafted
Solutions
Integrity & Compliance
Based
Professional, Discreet &
Covert
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Timelines
Timelines & Reporting
• Mutual planning & discussion throughout to achieve targets and objectives
• First Interim Report in 14 days
• Complete & Final Report in 25 days
• Checks can be performed in stages or phases, e.g. priority focus on “At-Risk Subjects”
• Red flags & significant findings reported immediately when surfaced
• Continuous communications, e.g. email, phone or face meetings
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Pricing
Quotes are all
inclusive & covers
all searches,
expenses and
disbursements
No hidden costs or
additional charges
Covers everything
from start to final
report
Covers changes,
clarifications and
follow-up checks
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Office details
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RHT Forensics & Disputes Advisory Pte. Ltd.
Six Battery Road
#10-01
Singapore 049909
Tel +65 6381 6333
Fax +65 6381 6869
www.rhtfda.com
Key Contact
Billy Huang
Consultant
+ 65 9221 1131
This presentation is intended for general information and to highlight issues. While we endeavour to ensure its accuracy and completeness, we do not represent nor warrant its accuracy
and completeness and are not liable for any loss or damage arising from any reliance thereon. It is not intended to apply to specific circumstances or to constitute legal advice.
RHT Forensics & Disputes Advisory Pte. Ltd is incorporated in Singapore (UEN No. 201611052E), and is a separate legal entity under the RHT Group of Companies. It is not an affiliate,
branch or subsidiary of RHTLaw Taylor Wessing LLP, which is a Singapore law practice separately registered as a limited liability law partnership in Singapore. RHT Forensics & Dispute
Advisory Pte. Ltd. is also not a Singapore law practice and is not authorised to provide legal advice.