Baker Tilly International, the
world?s 8th largest accountancy and
business advisory network, today announced it will make World-Check?s "Know
Your Customer" Online Service (KYC) available to its 147 members after a
competitive review of its existing AML compliance provisions.
According to Baker Tilly International Chief Operating Officer and
Technical Director, Paul Ginman, "We believe it is in our members interest
to review constantly their anti-money laundering compliance requirements.
Providing access to World-Check?s service across our global network allows
our members to enhance their processes of identification of new clients."
World-Check research has been trusted by compliance teams from around
the
world for the last decade. With 49 of the world?s top 50 banks, 9 of the
top 10 accounting firms and 25 of the world?s top 100 companies already
using its products and services, World-Check continues to experience growing
demand from a broad range of sectors including real estate, extraction,
pharmaceuticals and aviation, as well as financial services. Presently, over
30,000 compliance and legal professionals across more than 160 countries
depend on World-Check.
"Baker Tilly International members operate in a highly regulated
environment with an international footprint, and are ahead of the curve in
recognising the importance of client screening. We are delighted that they
recognise the value in extending their use of the World-Check online
service,
" said Daniel Peak, CEO of World-Check.
"World-Check products and services enable thousands of companies across
all sectors to avoid unwittingly becoming accessories to illegal activity.
We
are proud that so many world-class organisations rely on us to help them
identify the nature and identity of their clients."
