This article is about a pressing issue that unfolded during the COVID-19 pandemic - the distribution of the massive $793 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds, and how this seemingly beneficial program might have been exploited, particularly by FinTech lenders.
Open-source intelligence: The method behind the Cyprus Confidential investigation
The fight against complex financial crimes has evolved, with open-source intelligence (OSINT) becoming a key player.
Enabling trust in dataspaces: Exploring T-Systems and OpenCorporates collaboration
T-Systems and OpenCorporates help customers become trusted partners, facilitating secure data sharing
2024: a pivotal year for legal entity data
Significant shifts are happening in the accessibility and scope of company-registry data around the world. In this first of a series of ‘state-of-the nations’ articles, we explore developments in Canada and how it can lose its reputation for “snow-washing”
The experience advantage: How businesses are pulling ahead using exceptional customer onboarding
In the world of business, first impressions matter. The experience a customer has while being onboarded sets the foundation for the entire relationship that follows. This article is about why effective onboarding is a strategic advantage, how it paves the way for great customer experience overall, and how it can be significantly improved by automating the collection of official company data using a single access point.
Case study: How Jet verifies ownership of current and past businesses with OpenCorporates data
By verifying ownership for current and past businesses using OpenCorporates’ data, Jet is able to narrow down who can apply for the surety bond and gain some understanding of the applicant’s professional history.
Who owns what? Making sense of LLC ownership in US real estate
There's a growing trend in the world of US real estate that seems unlikely to stop anytime soon - more and more properties are being owned by legal entities, or Limited Liability Companies (LLCs). For anyone involved in the real estate industry, this is a big problem because it's becoming increasingly unclear who actually owns … Continue reading Who owns what? Making sense of LLC ownership in US real estate
Understanding Aravo’s OpenCorporates Intelligence Solution
In today's ever-evolving corporate landscape, ensuring transparency and verifying companies has never been more important. Which is why Aravo created their OpenCorporates Intelligence Solution that’s raising the bar for corporate transparency around the world. Ensuring company details are accurate is challenging. Legal-entity data comes from multiple sources and it's not always consistent or complete, making … Continue reading Understanding Aravo’s OpenCorporates Intelligence Solution
Shareholders vs. UBOs: A subtle distinction with big consequences in the fight against financial crime
In the business world, terms like “shareholder” and “ultimate beneficial owner” often pop up. But what do they mean? And more importantly, how do they differ from one another? Here’s a comprehensive look at the difference between the two, and why being able to identify them is so important. Defining shareholders and ultimate beneficial owners … Continue reading Shareholders vs. UBOs: A subtle distinction with big consequences in the fight against financial crime
OpenCorporates “walks the walk” with B Corp certification
We are proud to announce that OpenCorporates has joined the pioneering group of companies that are taking giant strides in global sustainable business practices: we are now a Certified B Corporation! What is B Corp certification? For those unfamiliar with the term, B Corp Certification isn't your typical business accolade. Certified B Corporations are at … Continue reading OpenCorporates “walks the walk” with B Corp certification