'Know Your Assets' For Due Diligence Best Practice

As best practice for due diligence and compliance in the investment fund space continues to evolve, investment managers around the world routinely approach the Maples Group to conduct 'Know-Your-Assets' ("KYA") reviews on new investment opportunities as well as counterparties related to these investment opportunities.

By conducting KYA, managers can mitigate certain unseen risks for the fund such as owning a company or dealing with a counterparty known to engage in illicit activities. Through KYA, managers can enhance their investment screening process thereby reducing risk for the fund and its investors.

External Expertise for Funds

For funds, it is important to discharge KYA obligations prior to making an investment and ensure that due diligence has been performed appropriately. Frequently, managers and funds are seeking assistance with KYA with the desire to engage external capability and resources that can support the process to the highest standards. In