Corporate intelligence

Managing your risks

In the dynamic landscape of today’s global business environment, organisations are increasingly navigating regions that present uncertainties relating to their business partners, investments and business activities.

PwC’s forensic services team provides a unique and comprehensive array of services customised to assist you in evaluating and mitigating global risks that may impact your business’s integrity, reputation and brand.

Our professionals harness an extensive array of syndicated and open-source databases, a network of on-the-ground information sources and a well-developed analytical framework.

We are here to provide unparalleled support in navigating the complexities of your business endeavours.

How we can help

Our fact and intelligence-gathering techniques shed light on unfamiliar players and clarify complicated issues. PwC’s corporate intelligence practice is here to support you in the following contexts:

How we can assist you

Our fact and intelligence-gathering techniques shed light on unfamiliar players and clarify complicated issues. Our clients have retained our Forensic Team to support the following contexts:

Reputational due diligence

How well do you know your prospective business partners you are poised to engage with? Can you confidently entrust your reputation in their hands? Our corporate intelligence service is designed to illuminate the nuanced aspects of a potential partner’s intangible attributes, including their integrity and reputation. We can assist you in identifying various risks to build a trusted brand.

Past and ongoing litigation
Regulatory sanctions
Corruption risks (e.g. conflicts of interest, bribery)
Personal connections (e.g. government officials, antisocial forces) of the company and related parties
Reputation related to company management
Adverse information related to corporate reputation
Other compliance concerns

Use cases of reputational due diligence

M&A due diligence
Supply chain business partner screening
Due diligence in employee hiring
Intelligence support tailored to your needs

Emerging markets due diligence

Are you adequately informed about the potential risks and challenges associated with the new territory you are contemplating for expansion? Our corporate intelligence service is designed to meticulously uncover hidden risks across regulatory, geopolitical and operational dimensions. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge required to embark on your venture with confidence and precision.

Enhance knowledge of key players and stakeholders prior to market entry
Advisory services on geopolitical risks, human rights related risks, local regulations and restrictions as part of your market-entry strategy

Investigation support

You have detected questionable payments to a consultant without a clear validation of their legitimacy within your internal financial records. There is a suspicion of a familial connection between the vendor owner and one of your employees, although concrete evidence is lacking. Consider integrating PwC’s corporate intelligence services into your investigative efforts to acquire actionable intelligence pertaining to the subject in question.

Support various internal and corporate investigations
Gather information on suspicious transactions or concerning business practices
Develop evidence and supporting documentation for litigation and arbitration processes

Risk and threat monitoring

Are you facing challenges in devising proactive strategies to address adverse media coverage affecting your company and brand? Do you find it challenging to stay ahead of the continuous stream of social media activity? PwC offers comprehensive media monitoring, data collection and analysis services to equip you with the insights needed to formulate a robust and strategic public relations strategy.

Continuous monitoring of reputational, litigation and regulatory risk
Customised dashboard reporting
Gather intelligence and assist with crisis management strategies
Analyse the potential reputational impact to your organisation

Regulatory compliance

Has your supervisor tasked you with researching the key principles of anti-corruption or global privacy legislation? Are you in need of comprehensive, cross-border ESG guidelines for your organisation but lack insights into the diverse country-specific requirements? PwC will undertake holistic research on specific laws and regulations, empowering you and your legal counsel to make informed decisions to navigate your business operations effectively.

Analyse and summarise regulations and laws across key global markets
Compare your organisation’s current compliance practices with regulatory standards to identify gaps and areas for improvement
Research ESG guidelines to incorporate into your organisation’s operations

Competitor intelligence

In today’s fiercely competitive business landscape, one question that constantly surfaces is: how can we enhance our market positioning amidst such intense competition? We understand the pivotal role that intelligence plays in gaining a strategic edge. PwC’s corporate intelligence service is designed to empower your organisation with invaluable insights and a comprehensive understanding of your competitive environment, helping you make informed decisions to strengthen your market position.

Competitive analysis

Global presence

With a presence spanning 151 countries, our global reach aligns seamlessly with the footprint of our multinational clientele. PwC’s well-established network spans the globe, affording us specialised knowledge and experience in every corner of the world, enabling us to effortlessly collaborate across international borders.

Our team

Yuichi Ikeda

Partner, PwC Risk Advisory LLC

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Takahiro Suzuki

Manager, PwC Risk Advisory LLC