In today’s increasingly globalized world, the effects of economic crises, violent conflicts, political shifts, and, indeed, pandemics are magnified and can easily ricochet across continents.
This dynamic applies in particular to the business world, where a local conflict in a far-off country that shuts down a factory can drastically impact a multinational company or an emerging competitor in the developing world can threaten legacy players a hemisphere away. For business leaders navigating geopolitical shifts, supply-chain disruptions, and security threats to their employees and infrastructure, strategic intelligence is a vital decision-making tool.
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[nu] provides clients with critical intelligence on emerging risks and opportunities in addition to deep insights into global trends, enabling them to maintain a competitive edge, guard against high-impact global crises, and drive continued growth.
[nu] understands the increasing focus on Environmental, Social, Governance issues that are an increasing focus of companies eager to stay on the right side of these important topics to reflect the concerns of their customers and employees.
The deep experience of Interfor’s investigative team underscores their role as experts on global corruption and the enforcement of laws like the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K.’s Bribery Law. Our team regularly guides clients through the tricky waters of company expansion, joint ventures, and other corporate work in parts of the world where corruption is simply a part of the business background.
In four decades of targeted investigative work in some of the world’s most challenging and inscrutable countries, [nu] has built a vast global network of contacts who are well-positioned to shine a light on strategic-level client concerns. Our analytical staff has deep experience in key industries and regions and can expertly leverage our relationships around the world to extract unparalleled insights into markets of critical interest to our clients. Interfor’s deep experience and expertise in investigative and intelligence work uniquely positions us to explore opportunity or risk areas on behalf of our clients discreetly and confidentially.
As with our other practice areas, Interfor works with a wide range of globally-oriented businesses, including:
Our Geopolitical and Economic Analysis practice helps clients understand political and economic dynamics in key regions, with an eye toward how clients can best position themselves in anticipation of future developments. We might, for example:
[nu] provides on-the-ground intelligence and veteran insight for clients considering investing and operating in new geographies. Our capabilities include:
[nu] can also provide insight into competitors’ strategic plans in high-priority markets around the world. We might, for example:
Relying on reputation, a referral or a recommendation alone is no longer a sensible business strategy, even if you’ve spent time with a new business partner or deal team. Understanding the unvarnished picture of someone’s background, as well his or her personality traits, is how smart investors look around corners to anticipate unseen risks and make better decisions.
In a turbulent world of economic fluctuations, the temptation to falsify earnings, overvalue assets, and otherwise ‘cook the books’ has increased exponentially. Unregulated and misunderstood financial vehicles are breeding grounds for theft, misappropriation and mismanagement.
In this environment where information can make or break a business decision, knowing who you are dealing with, along with what they do and how they do it, is paramount to prudent investment and hiring. It is critical to institute a robust due diligence requirement, or expand old practices to reflect the ever-growing risks and pitfalls that define the current business environment.
Since 1979, [nu] has performed enhanced due diligence [DD] investigations for clients in need of comprehensive background information about new investments, business relationships, and prospective partners. Our services have been utilized by large and small companies, financial institutions in lieu of or as a supplement to in-house research and compliance units, and many of the world’s best known law firms.
From vetting potential partners in Iran or Myanmar, it is a feature of our multidisciplinary research and investigative teams and we take a bespoke approach to each assignment. Our unique capabilities have been recognized by corporations, financial institutions, and law firms throughout the world.
With extensive sources in Europe, South America, the Middle East, Asia, Eastern Europe, Australia, and Africa, [nu]'s capabilities are global. All inquiries are conducted with complete discretion and confidentiality by our field investigators, many formerly associated with government, defense and intelligence agencies.
High profile VIP’s often travel abroad for business purpose and private vacations, [nu] provides the security plans for the visit, vehicles, professional drivers, helicopters, maritime security on a yachts and other services as requested.
It is essential to identify the relevant manpower, make sure there is no threat in the manpower itself and have them sign sign NDA’s, prepare mission contracts and due diligence and background checks.
We usually assign a project manager who will do the on the job training in order to maximize the level of service with the minimum interference for to the clients.
The project manager also writes protocols and mission instructions for every scenario and trains the manpower in order to provide the relevant services in case of emergency.
[nu] will also advise what kind of technology might be relevant for the mission, a GPS location sharing, panic button, weapons or non-leathel weapons, cameras to control the hotel room etc.
Real-time Threat Monitoring for Travel: Continuous, localized intelligence gathering on political instability, crime rates, civil unrest, natural disasters, and specific threat actors in all planned travel destinations and transit points. This ensures you receive immediate, actionable updates relevant to your itinerary.
Itinerary Vulnerability Analysis: In-depth assessment of planned travel routes, accommodations, transportation methods, and scheduled activities to identify and mitigate potential security weaknesses, recommending safer alternatives or enhanced protective measures.
Local Security Resource Vetting: Identifying and vetting reliable local security contacts, medical facilities, emergency services, and vetted ground support in unfamiliar territories to ensure immediate assistance is available if needed.
Cultural & Behavioral Threat Briefings: Providing discreet briefings on local customs, social norms, and potential behavioral cues that could indicate a threat or compromise discretion, ensuring you are well-prepared to navigate diverse environments.
Discreet Identity Management & Documentation: Strategic planning and facilitation for travel under enhanced privacy protocols, including the use of discreet documentation and low-profile logistical arrangements to maintain anonymity and avoid unwanted attention.
Covert Reconnaissance & Advance Team Deployment: Deploying specialized intelligence operatives ahead of travel to conduct covert reconnaissance of locations, routes, and potential public exposure points, identifying and neutralizing any elements that could compromise privacy or security.
Secure Communications & Counter-Surveillance on the Move: Implementing and managing secure communication channels and personal counter-surveillance measures for individuals and their devices while traveling, ensuring all interactions remain private and untraceable.
Adaptive Contingency Planning for Anonymity: Developing flexible emergency response plans that prioritize maintaining the individual's low profile and discretion, including discreet exfiltration routes and secure safe havens, should an unforeseen incident occur.
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