Supply Chain Due Diligence: What Multinational Corporations Can Learn from Banks

By Dermot Corrigan
On: 24 October, 2023,
Categories: Adverse Media, Continuous Monitoring, KYC

In today’s complex and increasingly regulated business environment, multinational corporations are challenged to ensure the integrity and compliance of their expansive supply chains.

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smartKYC today announce the launch of their new product for banks: smartEYE – the ultimate defence for 24/7 risk vigilance.

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