Financial Services &
Investment Firms
Strategic Intelligence for Banks, Asset Managers, and Institutional Investors
Helping Financial Leaders Navigate Risk, Protect Value, and Act with Confidence
In today’s dynamic financial landscape, reputational risk, regulatory scrutiny, and opaque counterparties can undermine even the most sophisticated strategies. Mintz Group supports banks, asset managers, pension funds, hedge funds, private equity firms, venture capital funds, and institutional investors with intelligence that informs decision-making, strengthens compliance, and protects enterprise value.
Our work helps clients navigate complex transactions, evaluate counterparties, and respond to governance challenges. Whether preparing for a deal, assessing fund managers, or managing activist pressure, we deliver discreet, defensible, and decision-ready insights tailored to the demands of global financial markets.
We conduct enhanced due diligence that goes beyond standard checks—combining public records research, litigation analysis, and discreet source inquiries to:
- Validate source of wealth
- Reveal hidden corporate ownership structures
- Identify political exposure and sanctions risk
Mintz Group also supports clients in high-stakes disputes, including asset tracing, judgment enforcement, and litigation-driven investigations. We help locate hidden assets, map complex ownership structures, and uncover fraudulent transfers—critical for recovery efforts in distressed debt, insolvency, and cross-border litigation.
What We Help Clients Solve
Enhanced Customer & Client Due Diligence
Investigate customers, counterparties, and acquisition targets to validate source of wealth, uncover hidden ownership, and identify political or sanctions exposure—helping clients comply with AML, KYC, and FCPA requirements.
Executive & Fund Manager Vetting
Vet fund managers, board candidates, and senior executives to identify undisclosed conflicts, past misconduct, and reputational risks—supporting informed leadership decisions.
Shareholder Activism & Governance Intelligence
Prepare for activist campaigns and proxy contests by mapping networks, analyzing tactics, and uncovering affiliations—informing board strategy and investor engagement.
Creditor & Debtor Screening & Asset Tracing
Assess the credibility and financial condition of distressed counterparties and trace assets to support litigation strategy, enforcement planning, and recovery efforts.
Investment & Fund-Level Risk
Vet portfolio companies, co-investors, and management teams to identify liabilities and compliance concerns that could impact fund performance or LP confidence.
Regulatory & Compliance Support
Trace beneficial ownership and political exposure to support AML, KYC, FCPA, and ESG compliance—powered by industry-leading tools and trusted global data sources for scalable, auditable intelligence.
Real-World Impact
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1. Enhanced Due Diligence on a High-Net-Worth Client
A global bank engaged Mintz Group to conduct enhanced due diligence on a prospective private banking client. Our investigation revealed undisclosed ties to politically exposed persons and prior sanctions exposure, enabling the bank to mitigate compliance risk before onboarding.
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2. Source-of-Wealth Verification for a Family Office
Mintz Group validated the source of wealth for a family office investor through public records research and discreet source inquiries, confirming legitimate business origins and ruling out corruption links—supporting a compliant investment partnership.
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3. Uncovering Hidden Ownership in a Cross-Border Acquisition
A private equity firm engaged Mintz Group to vet a target in Southeast Asia. We uncovered hidden ownership ties to politically exposed persons and prior regulatory sanctions—allowing the client to renegotiate terms and implement enhanced compliance controls.
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4. Sanctions Exposure Review for a Global Asset Manager
Ahead of a major fund launch, Mintz Group assessed the backgrounds of key investors and intermediaries. Our findings revealed indirect links to sanctioned entities, prompting the client to restructure its investor base and avoid reputational fallout.
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5. Asset Tracing in a Multijurisdictional Dispute
Mintz Group assisted a hedge fund in enforcing a judgment against a defaulted borrower. Through forensic analysis and discreet inquiries, we identified offshore entities and layered ownership structures, enabling successful recovery of millions in hidden assets.
"Deals move fast. Investors trust us to surface hidden risks and deliver answers at deal speed—so decisions can be made with confidence."
Michael Karran
Partner & Head of Office, Mintz Group
Key Contacts
Doug Chisholm
Partner
Michael Karran
Partner
Sean Weathersby
Partner
Kelsey Froelich
Partner
Steven Haynes
Partner
Sam Taylor
Partner
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