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The role of ethics committees in legal firms, and the need for nuanced insight
While the SRA’s Code of Conduct does specify ethical values to guide decisions, and emphasises that ‘public interest’ should be prioritised, there are nonetheless situations where it’s unclear how to fulfil these ethical obligations.
How AI improves reputational due diligence
Performing reputational due diligence emerged in the 2000s… so why in 2024 should organisations be reviewing and improving their approaches?
Nonprofits guide to effectively researching potential donors
The ongoing data explosion has permanently changed the role of any prospect researcher – carrying out your due diligence takes much longer than it used to. At the same time, it is increasingly important to know who you are doing business with before putting your organisation at risk. Researching your potential donors thoroughly enables you to build trust, spot potential opportunities, and mitigate risk.
Why your nonprofit gift acceptance policy isn’t doing enough
The ongoing data explosion has permanently changed the role of any prospect researcher – carrying out your due diligence takes much longer than it used to. At the same time, it is increasingly important to know who you are doing business with before putting your organisation at risk. Researching your potential donors thoroughly enables you to build trust, spot potential opportunities, and mitigate risk.
Introducing a better way to perform background research
Our mission is to democratise background research. The explosion of online data has widened the scope for both reputational risk and avenues for growth. As a result, due diligence processes that were already in place for practically every sector are struggling to keep up.
Why new research funding regulation increases pressure on universities
The UK has a world-leading status in R&D, and the higher education sector is ripe for global investment. But that doesn’t come without its risks. In recent years, there have been growing concerns about hostile state actors exploiting the UK’s latest advancements.
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