Financial crime increasingly operates through networks of companies, intermediaries and money flows. That is why checking only the direct customer is no longer enough. With reliable business data, organisations gain better insight into legal entities, UBOs, ownership structures and business relationships. This makes hidden risks visible earlier and helps organisations make better-informed compliance decisions.
AI can accelerate KYB processes, but only when it has access to the right business context. With up-to-date and verified business information, organizations gain better insight into legal entities, UBOs, ownership structures and risks. This enables faster, better-informed and more traceable KYB decisions.
KYC is still often based on onboarding and periodic reviews, even though customer data and risk profiles are constantly evolving. This creates the need for an up-to-date, consistent customer view that immediately reflects changes in ownership, management, or corporate structure. Perpetual KYC shifts this to a continuous, event-driven process that detects risks earlier and provides a stronger foundation for risk-based decision-making.
AI can accelerate compliance processes when supported by reliable, up-to-date data. With D&B Risk Analytics, the D&B Commercial Graph, and the D-U-N-S® Number, organizations gain the context needed for KYC/KYB, screening, due diligence, and continuous monitoring. This enables compliance processes to become faster, better informed, and more risk-focused.
Data provenance shows where business data comes from and how it has changed over time. This helps organizations build greater trust in their data and make better-informed decisions. Insight into the origin of data is becoming increasingly important, especially for compliance and risk analysis.
The European Union has formally added the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to the European terrorist list. This decision follows the bloody suppression of protests in Iran, which according to various sources left thousands dead. This step is mainly symbolic in nature, but the consequences are real. There is an entry ban, assets are frozen, and it is prohibited to do business with entities affiliated with the IRG.
The EU is taking a major step forward in the fight against money laundering with the arrival of AMLA and a completely revamped regulatory package. This blog explains what this means for reporting institutions, where the biggest risks lie, and what preparations are essential right now. In just a few minutes, you will understand the impact, the opportunities, and the actions you cannot afford to delay.
A VIES check verifies whether a VAT number is valid within the EU and prevents errors, fraud, and fines. It is relevant for both customers and suppliers. Automation via Dun & Bradstreet and the VIES API saves you time, reduces manual errors, and improves auditability. This turns an administrative obligation into a powerful tool for reliable VAT compliance, ready for the digital future with ViDA.
The Affiliates Rule of the US BIS puts the world of export control on high alert. Although its introduction has been postponed by a year, the message remains clear: the US wants more insight into ownership and control within international corporate structures. What does this mean for companies that do business worldwide, and how can you prepare for it now?
Compliance is changing rapidly. In 2025, the focus is shifting from retrospective compliance to proactive risk management. Data, technology, and AI play a key role in this. This blog shows where compliance professionals are setting their priorities and what this means for organizations.
The new Money Laundering Implementation Act (IWT) replaces the WWFT and introduces stricter requirements and more data-driven supervision. Read about what is changing, what market parties are pointing out, and why reliable data is crucial for effective compliance.
Compliance and KYC are mandatory, but often too complex and time-consuming for SMEs. Doing it yourself leads to stress, risks, and mistakes. In this blog, you’ll learn why outsourcing is not a luxury, but a smart way to save time, stay compliant, and reduce risks, without having to click through a platform yourself.
