Due Diligence (DD)

EDD applies when standard checks aren’t enough — politically exposed persons, high-risk jurisdictions, opaque ownership structures. This guide details the FATF triggers, the deeper documentation EDD demands, and how to execute it without paralysing onboarding.

Customer Due Diligence is the FATF-mandated process of identifying customers, understanding their risk, and monitoring them over time. This guide covers the three CDD tiers — simplified, standard, and enhanced — and the six steps every compliance team should run.