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Discover how to streamline your AML onboarding process to reduce friction, boost compliance, and deliver a seamless customer experience from day one
In this article we explore the UK construction sector’s outlook, key causes of insolvencies, and ongoing challenges facing the industry.
This blog explores how effective due diligence and credit risk management can protect businesses from financial risk, late payments, and cash flow crises.
Begbies Traynor share expert insights on business and credit risk in this guest article, offering powerful advice from the UK’s top insolvency practice.
High insolvency, budget related wage cost rises, cost increases: What else will challenge the construction industry?
Explaining the process of checking individuals, companies, or transactions against government-issued sanctions.
In this blog, Red Flag Alert examines the largest and most significant fraud cases the UK has faced in recent years.
In this article, we explore the 6 most significant fraud cases in history, from the 1600s to 2023 with FTX.
Red Flag Alert identifies top reasons accountants fail ICAEW AML assessments: inadequate risk assessments and more.
Financial distress in football is a growing concern, with clubs across Europe facing significant challenges.
The UK's 2024 Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulations introduce significant changes impacting the regulated sector.
In this article, we dive into what a liveness check is, and how they help your business with fraud prevention in a modern society where fraud has evolved.
In this article, we look at why you should accept a Company voluntary agreement (CVA) and what are the advantages of accepting a CVA.
In this article we look at the top 5 benefits of digital transformation for Accountants & how it will improve your practice, financially and operationally
In this article, we look at a continuously struggling construction sector with yet another large construction company going insolvent -Everest 2020 Limited
Telefonica Tech UK Ltd reported a £365 million loss due to redundancy costs and a £1.8 billion impairment.
Which clubs are struggling and what's to come?
Geoffrey Osborne Ltd has filed for administration after 58 years, resulting in around 100 job losses.
The European Union has established an anti-money laundering authority in Frankfurt, Germany. See how this could affect your business.
Streamline AML compliance with Red Flag Automate to ensure smooth client onboarding while staying fully compliant.
Explore major money laundering cases since the 1990s, including Wachovia Bank's £380B scandal and HSBC's £1.2B fine.
What Does AML Mean for the Financial Sector? In this article we dive into the importance of AML to financial institutions including regulation
In this article, we explain what the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is and what they do to counter money laundering and terrorist financing.
In this blog, we explore how the Red Flag Alert platform predicted the business failure of Stephens And Stephens Ltd.
Conducting a Companies House search is essential for due diligence, offering insights into a company's legal status.
In 2023, major firms like Binance ($4B), Crown Resorts ($450M), and Deutsche Bank ($186M) faced record AML fines.
What is the difference between Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) vs Persons of Significant Control (PSC)?
In this article we look at how our solutions will cleanse your data as well as the benefits to integrating your B2B Data into your CRM
Understanding corporate group structures & identifying Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) are crucial for AML compliance.
In this article, we explain what document verification is as well as how it is used to meet AML Compliance regulations in the UK.
In this article, we explain the hierarchy of business insolvency and where you may fall when you're trying to get your money out.
In this article we elaborate on the regulatory obligations with regard to PEPs and Sanctions in the UK and best practices to follow
Implementing Know Your Supplier (KYS) procedures involves verifying suppliers' identities.
In this article we look at how we had signalled distress within Mobi Market Limited over 8 months before their intention to appoint an administrator.
Read our article and find out how we predicted Recycling Lives Limited's insolvency 9 months early.
This article looks at how we predicted the TXM Plant Limited insolvency 10 months early and how this can protect you from bad debt
In this article, read how we spotted the signs of business distress at Communisis and flagged them as a potential credit risk as early as September 2023.
In the UK, conducting Know Your Customer (KYC) checks is legally mandated for businesses in regulated sectors.
In this article, we take a deep dive into Zombie Companies- what they are, as well as what types of zombies companies are evident in the uk economy
Red Flag Automate boosts efficiency, reduces staff hours, and ensures compliance in the regulated sector.
In this article, we explain what Bank Account Verification is and the risks associated with not using it as part of your KYC process.
In this blog, we explore digital transformation and how Red Flag Automate can boost your business’s efficiency.
In this blog, we explain how automating business decisions can revolutionise practices and drive growth.
Red Flag Alert's very own, Richard West, has been named on this year's 42 under 42 list which is awarded annually by Insider Media.
This article looks at the differences between Smurfing and Structuring while elaborating on what each of these activities include in money laundering.
In this article, we explore onboarding challenges and how Red Flag Alert can help turn them into a business advantage.
Why are Gazelle companies perfect for you to target? Read this article to find out why you should be directing your sales efforts towards Gazelles
In this blog Red Flag Alert assess where the UK is experiencing growth in the North of England as well as who is considered the King in the North.
The UK government has tightened up its efforts around AML compliance, making some key changes to the UK Gambling Act of 2005 to make betting safer
This article provides insight as to why a company would get a First Gazette Notice and how you can mitigate the risks of insolvency.
This article defines what a Shell company is as well as how shell corporations work, including the warning signs that you're dealing with a shell
This article analyses the collapse of various Gallagher rugby teams in the last few years including that of the Warriors, Wasps and London Irish
In this article, Red Flag Alert define a Phoenix company and the difference between a phoenix company and phoenixing with detrimental effects.
This blog analyses the collapse of the Buckingham Group and how the Red Flag Alert platform predicted their financial fall with the insolvency risk score
The UK sees another high street giant fall as Wilko appoints administrators and are bound for insolvency, this blog tells you everything you need to know.
What do Credit Risk Managers do? This blog explores their daily tasks and their importance to the business.
Red Flag Alert explains what a PEP (Politically Exposed Person) is and how to conduct enhanced due diligence with them.
What is a biometric login? how does a biometric password relate to KYC? Red Flag Alert explains how privacy and security have adapted with new technology
Foresight & Uncapped invest £4.5 Million pounds into Compliance, Business Credit checking and Insolvency risk scoring platform, Red Flag Alert.
In this article we talk about Sales data, what is sales data? What it can be used for and where you can find sales data without wasting your time.
Adverse media checks are key in business due diligence. This article explains screening and why it’s essential.
In 2023, UK businesses faced rising energy costs, with 64% experiencing increases in gas and electricity bills.
This article describes what a public limited company is and what a private limited company is, as well as the difference between PLC and Ltd.
in this article we look into the Carillion failure unravelled while explaining the importance of an industry-leading credit reference agency for businesses
Red Flag Alert's insolvency risk scorecard accurately predicted the Arcadia Group's collapse: find out how.
Mitigate supplier insolvency risks by assessing financial health, diversifying suppliers and more.
RFA discusses identifying client balance sheet risks using leverage and cash flow as indicators of financial health.
Shell companies are entities with no significant assets or operations, often used to conceal ownership.
Red Flag Alert's guide clarifies KYC regulations, AML, & enhanced due diligence, essential for financial complianc
Red Flag Alert offers enhanced company checks beyond Companies House, integrating data from multiple sources.
Learn how you can manage credit risk exposure in your business, including a helpful calculation to work out credit risk exposure.
An MLRO ensures a firm's compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and overseeing training.
To determine a company's insolvency, conduct cash flow and balance sheet tests, & consult official insolvency registers.
A complete guide to AML6D, covering key changes, business impact, and implementation steps.
Red Flag Alert provides comprehensive guidance on company credit checks, detailing when & how to conduct them.
Red Flag Alert has developed a growth propensity score to accurately predict which UK companies are most likely to grow.
In this article we’re going to explain what warning signs to watch out for, how to test for insolvency and how Red Flag Alert can help.
Red Flag Alert explains what a compulsory strike off is and how a Gazette notices work. What action you can take if you or a client have been struck off.
Net assets represent a company's financial position, calculated as total assets minus total liabilities.
This guide explains risk assessments and how businesses can combat money laundering while meeting regulatory compliance
PizzaExpress faces financial distress, with Fitch Ratings placing its debt on Rating Watch Negative.
How did Mothercare end in financial collapse?
This article outlines steps to prevent non-payment and offers eight strategies for handling unpaid invoices.
Here we outline the primary AML Regulations and outline how businesses can meet their legal obligations.
EDD involves a comprehensive investigation of high-risk clients to identify and mitigate financial crime risks.
This guide covers everything you need to know about business credit checks and how to assess customer creditworthiness.
Financial services face growing regulations, making customer touchpoints like onboarding challenging for both parties.
The UK high street faces ongoing challenges, with numerous retailers closing stores amid declining footfall.
Signs of a company's financial distress include large-scale redundancies, non-payment of suppliers & declining product.
A company strike off is the process when a business is removed from the Companies House register, voluntary strike off and a compulsory strike off.
In this article, we explore how Red Flag Alert helps insurers with onboarding, giving your business a competitive edge.
Money launderers employ various methods to disguise illicit funds, including smurfing, shell companies and more.
In this article, we explore Red Flag Alert's latest integration with Zoho.
We explore how Bain's value can provide your sales team with a competitive advantage.
In this blog, we explore how Red Flag Alert helps you create an effective and sustainable onboarding process.
In this article, we look at how Red Flag Alert’s use of SIC codes can help segment customers and dramatically improve sales.
Explore how improving client onboarding with Red Flag Alert's AML & IDV solutions can make a difference to your business
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