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CORPORATE RISK Advisory

Our service provides businesses with security and medical risk support for companies and individuals moving to a new country or already operating within one. We support our clients by conducting comprehensive high-level risk assessments in collaboration with our security intelligence contacts in country. Additionally, we offer security audits, background checks for individuals or companies, and investigations for fraud, personal threats, and embezzlement.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS RISK INTELLIGENCE (IBRI)

International Business Risk Intelligence (IBRI) is a proactive and strategic approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that may affect an organisation's operations, assets, reputation, or financial well-being. IBRI involves gathering, analysing, and interpreting information from various sources to provide actionable insights and intelligence to decision-makers within a business. ZeroRisk offers advice and assistance on the following:

  • Proactive Risk

  • Comprehensive Information Gathering

  • Analysis and Intelligence Generation

  • Risk Mitigation Strategies

  • Continuous Monitoring and Updating

  • Collaboration and Communication

  • Integration with Decision-Making

CORPORATE FRAUD

Corporate fraud refers to deceptive and illegal activities carried out by individuals or groups within a corporation or business organization. The perpetrators of corporate fraud typically seek personal gain or advantage at the expense of the company, its shareholders, or other stakeholders. Corporate fraud can take various forms, including:

  • Financial Statement Fraud

  • Embezzlement

  • Bribery and Corruption

  • Insider Trading

  • False or Misleading Disclosures

  • Misappropriation of Intellectual Property

  • Procurement Fraud

  • Identity Theft and Fraudulent Schemes

ZeroRisk works closely with its clients to review & respond to any fraud threat.

International Business Risk Intelligence (IBRI)

International Business Risk Intelligence (IBRI) is a proactive and strategic approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that may affect an organization's operations, assets, reputation, or financial well-being. IBRI involves gathering, analysing, and interpreting information from various sources to provide actionable insights and intelligence to decision-makers within a business.

ZeroRisk offers advice and assistance on the following:

  1. Proactive Risk Assessment: focusing on identifying risks before they materialize, allowing organizations to develop strategies to mitigate or minimize their impact. This involves analysing internal and external factors, such as market conditions, competitive landscape, geopolitical events, regulatory changes, and emerging threats.

  2. Comprehensive Information Gathering: this involves gathering information from a wide range of sources, including open-source intelligence, social media, industry reports, news outlets, public records, and specialized databases. This information is collected, analysed, and processed to extract meaningful insights and identify potential risks.

  3. Analysis and Intelligence Generation: The collected information is analysed and transformed into actionable intelligence. This involves evaluating the relevance, credibility, and reliability of the information, identifying patterns, trends, and correlations, and assessing the potential impact on the organization.

  4. Risk Mitigation Strategies: Based on the intelligence generated, we assist organizations to develop targeted risk mitigation strategies. These strategies may include implementing enhanced security measures, adjusting business processes, investing in new technologies, establishing crisis management protocols, or developing contingency plans.

  5. Continuous Monitoring and Updating: An ongoing process that requires constant monitoring of risks and the evolving business landscape. Information is continuously updated and analysed to ensure that organizations stay informed about emerging risks and can adapt their strategies accordingly.

  6. Collaboration and Communication: Involves effective communication and collaboration between different stakeholders within the organization, such as executives, risk managers, security teams, legal departments, and relevant external partners. Timely sharing of intelligence and insights ensures a coordinated and informed response to risks.

  7. Integration with Decision-Making: Is integrated into the decision-making processes of the organization. The insights and intelligence generated through IBRI help inform strategic planning, resource allocation, investment decisions, and risk management strategies.

International Business Risk Intelligence (IRBI) aims to provide organizations with a proactive and comprehensive understanding of risks to make informed decisions and enhance resilience. By identifying potential risks in advance, organizations can take proactive measures to prevent or mitigate potential damage and maintain a competitive advantage in a dynamic business environment.

Corporate Fraud

Corporate fraud refers to deceptive and illegal activities carried out by individuals or groups within a corporation or business organization. The perpetrators of corporate fraud typically seek personal gain or advantage at the expense of the company, its shareholders, or other stakeholders. Corporate fraud can take various forms, including:

  1. Financial Statement Fraud: Manipulating financial records, misrepresenting financial information, or inflating revenues or assets to deceive investors, creditors, or regulators.

  2. Embezzlement: Diverting funds or assets for personal use or unauthorized purposes, often by employees entrusted with financial responsibilities.

  3. Bribery and Corruption: Offering or accepting bribes, kickbacks, or other illicit payments to influence business decisions, gain unfair advantages, or secure contracts.

  4. Insider Trading: Illegally buying or selling stocks or securities based on confidential or non-public information, in violation of securities laws.

  5. False or Misleading Disclosures: Providing false or misleading information in corporate communications, prospectuses, or public statements.

  6. Misappropriation of Intellectual Property: Unauthorized use, theft, or sale of proprietary information, trade secrets, or intellectual property belonging to the company.

  7. Procurement Fraud: Rigging bids, inflating prices, or engaging in other fraudulent activities related to the purchasing or procurement process.

  8. Identity Theft and Fraudulent Schemes: Using stolen identities or engaging in fraudulent schemes, such as false invoicing or fictitious transactions, to obtain funds or benefits.

ZeroRisk works closely with its clients to adopt:

  1. Strong Internal Controls: Implementing robust internal controls, segregation of duties, and regular audits to prevent and detect fraudulent activities.

  2. Ethical Culture: Fostering a culture of integrity, ethics, and transparency throughout the organization, supported by a code of conduct and regular ethics training.

  3. Whistleblower Mechanisms: Establishing anonymous reporting channels, such as hotlines or online platforms, to encourage employees to report suspected fraud without fear of reprisal.

  4. Risk Assessments: Conducting regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate areas vulnerable to fraud, such as weak controls on supply chains or high-risk processes.

  5. Data Analytics and Monitoring: Utilizing advanced data analytics techniques and technology to proactively identify anomalies, patterns, or red flags indicative of potential fraud.

  6. Investigation and Legal Action: Promptly investigating suspected fraud incidents, engaging forensic experts if necessary, and taking appropriate legal action against perpetrators.

  7. Collaboration with Authorities: If required, co-operating with law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, and legal professionals to ensure proper handling of fraud cases and adherence to applicable laws.

OUR CLIENTS

Industrial Espionage (EP)

Over the past 20 years ZeroRisk has built a formidable reputation in tracing and tracking recording devices in offices, homes and vehicles.

We not only deploy to you if there is a specific EP threat, but we also conduct a full technical sweep of any new or leased building or asset anywhere in the world in preparation for your occupancy or use.

We also advise companies on how employees can safeguard all electronic equipment such as mobile phones, laptops, ipads, ipods, and in car radio systems when travelling.

Personal & Company Vetting

Whether your company is in the position of conducting a meticulous individual vetting process or undertaking a comprehensive company takeover, our extensive expertise and network enable us to provide valuable assistance. We possess a wealth of experience and connections in executing global 'skip tracing' endeavours on behalf of any client.

We excel in comprehensive individual vetting, offering insights into backgrounds, affiliations, and risks through refined techniques and diverse information sources. Additionally, we specialise in extensive due diligence for company takeovers, delving deep into history, finances, stakeholders, and hidden factors. Our expertise ensures a prudent and foresighted takeover process.

Emergency Response Assistance (Medical, Detention, Kidnap)

Our approach involves assessing your threat level by closely aligning with you through a formalised Global Risk Management (GRM) retainer.

This enables us to gain a thorough comprehension of your circumstances, thereby minimising the necessity for multiple company interventions and potential communication hindrances. Through our streamlined 'triage system,' we assure a more efficient and prompt resolution of the situation.

ZeroRisk have the capability, expertise, and proven history to respond to any emergency response. We consistently engage with pertinent law enforcement and government channels to ensure a lawful and efficient response to scenarios involving abduction, confinement, and extortion. In instances of medical issues, we leverage our extensive network of local medical contacts and remain engaged until the individual's condition is stabilised and they receive advanced in-country medical assistance.

Executive Extortion / Blackmail

ZeroRisk specializes in responding to situations where executives or teams are being blackmailed or extorted. The consequences of such threats can be severe, affecting the victim's reputation, livelihood, and personal relationships.

One of the services provided by ZeroRisk is skip tracing, which involves investigating and evaluating the profiles of important members of the company's board and senior executive team. This process helps identify any potential threats or risks associated with these individuals, or those closely connected to them.

It is important to note that dealing with blackmail and extortion cases requires a careful and sensitive approach. Legal and law enforcement authorities may also be consulted, as they have the expertise and jurisdiction to handle such matters.

Employee International Re-Location 

Our service provides businesses with security and medical risk support for companies and individuals moving to a new country or already operating within one.

We support our clients by conducting comprehensive high-level risk assessments in collaboration with our security intelligence contacts in country.

Additionally, we offer security audits, background checks for individuals or companies, and investigations for fraud, personal threats, and embezzlement. As and when identified in our risk assessment and location profile we also provide close protection and vetted drivers and vehicles.

We let you get on with your move whilst we work in the background to make it happen.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

Your staff on the day were courteous, professional and a lot of fun to have around.  The way they gently encouraged the public to greet our VIP was lovely to see.  They played an integral part in the success of our Mardi Gras float this year and we’re grateful to you all.

TV / Media Events Manager

ZeroRisk is a standout company and head and shoulders above the rest as what you see is what you get, honest and integral to the core.

Insurance Broker

What makes ZeroRisk so unique is its staff are drawn from a diverse range of backgrounds with very broad skillsets.

Insurance Case Manager

ZeroRisk has an extremely balanced gender and ethnic representation, and all of its team are always 100% client focussed.

Insurance Broker

What ZeroRisk offer is the personal touch and you always get one of their team reaching out to you and not someone on the end of a 1800 number.

Insurance Broker

ZeroRisk has huge credibility in the insurance industry as they can always be trusted and relied upon to get the job done.

Senior Insurance A&H Specialist

20 years in the business, wow what an achievement, many congrats.

Clients via social media

ZeroRisk used all their contacts in US State Department and guided us to safety to get us out of Afghanistan.

Afghan Political Refugee

No other company has the ‘boots on the ground’ and the local intelligence connections like ZeroRisk.

Wesfarmers Retail Groups

I’ve found through my travels with ZR on the ground that they go above and beyond the ‘call of duty’ to ensure my journey in often difficult countries runs smoothly so I can simply focus on my job and not what’s going on around me.

Retail Target & Kmart Quality Assurance Team

Frequently asked questions

How do you assist companies who want to invest in other countries?

Having identified where your company is likely to invest, we have a team of risk analysts ‘in country’ that will perform a deep dive of country intel to forecast geopolitical risk, establish the stability of the country and your specific business district. We will leave no stone unturned to assist you in where and when it’s safe to invest.

What role does intelligence play in risk advisory?

Having intelligence is crucial for achieving business success, and frequently, through our thorough intel gathering efforts, we furnish you with insights about companies, investors, or associates that could significantly influence your decision to proceed.

What kind of fraud investigations have you been involved in?

We have been engaged on several high-profile fraud investigations from targeted blackmailing of execs to international product chain fraud where an individual or a group have managed to increase the price of a raw material product without the client knowing. In this type of case a small increase in cost over several years has led to $millions being extorted from the company.

What has been one of the most complex tasks that you’ve undertaken?

One of our ongoing tasks is to assist various clients in ‘de-risking’ a country that has become too difficult to trade in, and by working with our clients we have managed to assist in selecting and setting up business in surrounding countries.

Have you helped in cases of arrest / detention and how have you helped?

Unfortunately, yes, as this has been one of our specialist risk response services over the years and we’ve had everything to deal with from ‘arrest at the airport due to Visa violation to negotiating the release of house arrest due to the execs being accused of a financial discrepancy with a company who happened to be owned by the government in that country.

DISCOVER HOW ZERORISK CAN ASSIST YOU

ZeroRisk offer a diverse range of high risk security expertise which differ from other travel risk providers. To learn more about our personalised & boutique service, contact us now.

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