What is GlobalDoc Verify?

GlobalDoc Verify supports secure identity and document checks across 32 pages, helping organizations confirm records with biometric and expert review tools.

Does EDD mean a customer has done something wrong?

No. EDD is triggered by risk factors such as complex ownership, higher-risk jurisdictions, high value or PEP status. Higher-risk classification simply means additional scrutiny is appropriate — it is not an accusation of wrongdoing.

What information may be required for EDD?

Typically full ownership records across all corporate layers, identity documents for all beneficial owners and directors, financial statements, source of funds and wealth evidence, and transaction documentation. Requirements vary by institution, jurisdiction and risk profile.

Due Diligence

Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Services

Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) applies deeper investigation and verification where a customer relationship or transaction presents higher or more complex risk — providing the additional evidence and documentation such situations demand.

What is EDD?

Enhanced Due Diligence involves additional investigation and verification measures applied where a relationship or transaction presents higher or more complex risk. EDD goes beyond standard CDD: deeper ownership analysis, closer review of financial activity, more thorough source of funds and wealth assessment, and senior-level review of findings.

When is EDD Applied?

Common triggers include complex ownership structures, higher-risk jurisdictions, high-value transactions, unusual financial activity, PEP relationships, unclear source of funds or wealth, and unusually complex corporate arrangements. A higher-risk classification is an assessment outcome — it does not itself mean wrongdoing.

Our Approach

We investigate ownership layers in more depth, cross-check information from multiple documents, review supporting financial records, and set out findings with clear evidence and limitation statements. Findings are framed as risk indicators and verified facts, supporting your institution's own EDD decisions.

What We Verify / Review

Complex ownership structures
Parent and intermediary company layers
Director and signatory information
Source of funds evidence
Source of wealth evidence
Jurisdiction and counterparty context
Transaction-supporting documentation

How the Process Works

1Identify the factors that triggered EDD
2Map the full ownership and control structure
3Verify additional identity and corporate documents
4Review source of funds and wealth evidence in depth
5Screen related parties where applicable
6Deliver an EDD report with findings and limitations

Who May Need This Service

Institutions with higher-risk customer segments
Private banks and wealth managers
Corporate investment and M&A teams
Businesses onboarding counterparties in higher-risk jurisdictions
Compliance teams responding to risk alerts

Documents & Information That May Be Required

Requirements may vary depending on the institution, jurisdiction, customer risk profile and nature of the transaction.

Full ownership and shareholding records across all layers
Identity documents for beneficial owners and directors
Audited financial statements
Bank statements and transaction records
Trust deeds and nominee agreements
Contracts or agreements explaining the transaction

Service Overview

Deeper ownership investigation
Complex structure analysis
Higher-risk relationship support
Source of funds and wealth review
PEP relationship considerations
Documented EDD findings

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GlobalDoc Verify provides document verification, identity verification, screening and compliance-support services. Our services are designed to assist organisations with verification and risk-management processes and do not constitute legal, financial or regulatory advice unless expressly stated. Regulatory requirements vary by jurisdiction, institution, customer risk profile and transaction type. Completion of a verification process does not guarantee account opening, transaction approval, regulatory approval or acceptance by a bank, financial institution or other third party.

Related Services

Customer Due Diligence (CDD)UBO Verification PEP Screening Source of Wealth Sanctions Screening

Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) — Frequently Asked Questions

EDD is the application of additional investigation and verification measures where a relationship or transaction presents higher or more complex risk. It provides deeper evidence than standard CDD so that higher-risk situations can be assessed on a sound footing.

More answers in the KYC, AML & Document Verification FAQ hub, or browse the compliance glossary.

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