All to often, people launch, run and try to grow businesses without clear business and brand strategies. While some businesses eventually fail their way into success, and some get lucky, at the end of the day, it … Read More
Sale Side Due Diligence
I was asked to contribute to an article on Sale Side Due Diligence. It is an overlooked fact that businesses who take the time to prepare for the eventual sale and prepare themselves through sale side due diligence … Read More
Manners Its The Little Things
Manners matter, even in the simplest of things. … Read More
IDDO Certification TAMU 06Jan2017
IDDO Certification TAMU 06 January 2017 [caption id="attachment_5759" align="alignleft" width="300"] Mr. Files is to the left of sign and Dean Morriss to the right of the sign.[/caption] Texas A&M University … Read More
IDDO Certification Lagos
IDDO Certification Lagos, Nigeria 08 December 2016. International Due Diligence Organization and its host Absolute BME hosted a training event in Lagos, Nigeria and attracted delegates from Nigeria, Benin, and … Read More
IDDO Certification Port Harcourt
IDDO Certification Port Harcourt, Nigeria 05 December 2016 [caption id="attachment_5757" align="alignleft" width="208"] L. Burke Files DDP and Ibrahim, Yeku, Esq.[/caption] International Due Diligence … Read More
The Sins of Ann Twomey
The Sins of Ann Twomey The point of the story is really what happens when leadership lacks transparency and become an oligarchy with no accountability. A very sad tale for the union members of the HPAE in NJ. … Read More
L. Burke Files quoted in Free Malaysia Today
Again our very own L. Burke Files is quoted in Free Malaysia Today on the 1MDB Scandal. … Read More
NY Post / Swiss Bank Linked to Malaysia Scandal
NY Post / Swiss Bank Linked to Malaysia Scandal I have a nice small quote in a big story. … Read More
Playing With Ebola
Playing with Ebola Pdf in English I had a nice quote in a amazing story of how the Mob continues to operate and bring mischief everywhere is goes - this time with the help of the UN and a $200 billion dollar bait. … Read More
Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions
Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions It can be said to be no big thing, unless you are now subject to the rules. The new inclusion of investment advisors, financial planners, pension … Read More
More Questions Over Goldman’s Former Asia Boss
Our very own L Burke Files was quoted today in the Sarawak Report. He was commenting on the lack of due diligence exhibited by Goldman Sachs in the hiring and or retention of Timothy Leissner the lead broker for … Read More
Mr. Files letter to the Editor of the Financial Times
The Financial Times was kind enough to publish a letter to the editor on crimes and cash and the elimination of the €500 note. … Read More
Beyond The Lease – Podcast
In this podcast L. Burke Files explores aspects and considerations to look at and consider before signing a commercial lease agreement. [powerpress] … Read More
What is it worth?
What is it worth? Most people don't realize they have a need for an appraisal. The need for the appraisal is usually an event, such as insurance, loss, or value for division or liquidation, and you have sadly … Read More
Rather than protecting people who need financial services, government regulations are increasing their misery.
Our very own Burke Files was quoted today in the Washington post discussing international finances, banking, and money laundering. The article begs the question about the direction of international tax policies and … Read More
DUE DILLIGENCE, APPLICATION AND CHALLENGES IN WEST AFRICA
DUE DILLIGENCE, APPLICATION AND CHALLENGES IN WEST AFRICA I have decided to consider West Africa in its entirety in the above mentioned theme, but will narrow down to Ghana, my homeland. I also appreciate the fact … Read More
L. Burke Files in All Andorra
Mr. Files was asked a series of questions on the impact of the Banca Privada de Andorra scandal as well as what is in the future for Andorra as an OFC. As he say Andorra is not Switzerland - but Switzerland is … Read More
Due Diligence and The $50.00 background check.
Due Diligence and The $50.00 background check. You have seen them on the web, you get offers them in the email. Quick easy solutions for your hiring needs. Enterprise solutions and pricing … Read More
IDDO Certification Class – USA January 4th-9th
January 4th – 9th • Fort Worth, Texas IDDO Certification Class Details coming … Read More
IDDO Certification Class – Europe – September 30th – October 2nd
September 30th – October 2nd • London, UK IDDO Certification Class Location and specifics coming … Read More
Due Diligence: NGOs and Charities
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and charities have slowly evolved, under the radar, to become significant channels for laundering money. The veneer of decency used to hide mischief. Charities alone in the US … Read More
Due Diligence and the Future of Financial Institutions
I have spent the last two months traveling around Europe, the Middle East and Africa looking at trends in finance. I have been looking at the economies shaping finance, how customer demands are shaping finance and … Read More
Speaking Engagements – June.01.15
Speaking Engagements - June.01.15 July 31 • ComplianceOnline How To Know When Your Information Is Bad … Read More
Business Environment
Business Environment We run a scenario for the DDP class that is as follows: You are buying a Fixed Base Operation in Puerto Rico. What are all of the factors you need to take into consideration when you as a … Read More
What You Need To Do After the OPM Breach
What You Need To Do After the OPM Breach The breach of security at the UP Office of Personal Management is not bad, it is worse than you ever could know – and then a bit more. 14 million SF 86 Forms and … Read More
FATF Guidelines on Virtual Currencies
FATF Guidelines on Virtual Currencies The FATF has published a paper on Guidance for Virtual Currencies. http://www.fatf-gafi.org/media/fatf/documents/reports/Guidance-RBA-Virtual-Currencies.pdf According to the … Read More
Greece Without Banks
Greece Without Banks From Anastasios Avranas, CEO International Association o f Financial Management. With the majority of the world holding its breath around the “Greek” issue here’s a list of notes why we … Read More
UK Beneficial Ownership
UK Beneficial Ownership We have been sharing with our readers for 5 years that a time will come when beneficial ownership – back to human beings, will be required. The UK has taken the first step in that direct … Read More
Secure Mobile – True Encrypted Communication
Secure Mobile – True Encrypted Communication Voice interception is not an if, it is a where and when. If you think otherwise – your thinking is very faulty. So you say your calls are not interesting enough to … Read More
African Due Diligence
Last month, I saw an advert for a firm who said ‘They know Africa’ and that they could help with any research in Africa. This sort of puffery for anyone who has spent time in Africa is laughable, but for those … Read More
Disinformation
Disinformation, by Lt General Ion Mihai Pacepa and Professor Ronald J. Rychlak. ISBN 978-193648860-5 Pacepa was the former Chief of Romanian Intelligence who defected to the West. In this book a chilling … Read More
Banned Apps
Banned Apps Not only do manufactures ban apps, so do countries. More countries run by heavier despotic rules are banning social networking applications. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn are just a few of many social … Read More
Travel and Illness
Travel and Illness Last year I covered 174,500 miles and went around the globe not once but twice. I hate to say this but gut disruption will always be part of the game of travel. Different foods, different times … Read More
Nairobi Post Attack
Nairobi Post Attack Just 15 days after the attack on the school Nairobi was on an even higher alert. We encountered a random check by the police, as well as many road diversions. The diversions were created to make … Read More
Defense Against Executive Recruiters
Defense Against Executive Recruiters Executive Recruiters are an essential part of businesses looking to find the right person for the right job at the right time. While this is fine if you are hiring, it is not so … Read More
Color of Information
Color of Information We just finished working on a case, which astounded not only our experts but the experts on the other side. The matter here in not specifically important, but it is generally important. In … Read More
Due Diligence – Studies Show…
We have just finished a series of three very difficult cases. The common theme in each case involved either a “survey” on trade dress issues or scientific studies supporting the opposition’s claims. In any … Read More