Research funding compliance with King’s College London

Andy discussed how UKRI has enhanced its approach to risk awareness, adopting a more mitigative protocol to minimise threats. This includes new principles that require more extensive due diligence, particularly when working with global partners in regions like Africa, Southern Asia, and South America. The initiative aims to protect research integrity, intellectual property, and the reputation of both the UK and institutions like King’s College London. Compliance with UKRI’s international due diligence guidelines is now essential, which includes assessing sustainable deliverables and evaluating organisations based on risk.

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Why Dartmouth College trusts Xapien for reputational risk checks

Dartmouth College’s 200-year-old reputation was at risk when it engaged with a donor offering a substantial restricted capital gift. The donor was frequently targeted by demonstrators who would follow them around the country during engagements. Any public association with the donor risked similar demonstrations and negative publicity for the College. This led its Associate Vice President (AVP) of Development, Operations, and Performance to establish a framework for assessing reputational risk and create a process to manage it with the right tools and systems.

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Customer story: WaterAid

Ethical and reputational due diligence is a critical component of WaterAid’s organisational strategy. Given WaterAid’s reliance on partnerships with various donors, suppliers, and collaborators, maintaining a robust process for identifying potential risks and opportunities is essential. This need has become even more pronounced with growing global attention on sustainability, financial crime, and governance issues. To address these challenges, WaterAid implemented Xapien to provide ethical checks and streamline information gathering across various departments.

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