Business Investigation ServicesDue DiligenceFocusPoint specializes in the provision of timely due diligence that’s critical to successful transactions and the ability to protect business reputations. We offer a highly localized, legally obtainable, ground-truth intelligence capability that far exceeds normal commercial intelligence channels. Whether it’s conducting proactive vetting of third-party intermediaries for companies addressing the anti-bribery and corruption regulations of the FCPA or UK Bribery Act; or KYC (know your customer) due diligence for companies entwined in issues such as conflict minerals – we are informed, experienced and well positioned to identify and analyze undigested information that helps our clients avoid potential violations, legal liability, brand erosion, reputational damage and monetary loss. Fraud InvestigationFraud, simply defined as “theft through deceit” costs companies millions each year. At FocusPoint, we don’t believe that fraud just happens. We believe there are indicators and in most cases a lack of controls that enable fraud to occur. Our team of consultants works closely with companies to identify gaps in controls that could contribute to fraud and develop strategies to reduce and/or identify fraud early enough in the life cycle to minimize loss. Should fraud occur, we dispatch investigators and forensic specialists to identify, examine and analyze raw data to determine the extent of the fraud and provide a roadmap for further investigation to identify and apprehend the fraudster(s). Executive BackgroundsWhile the company doesn’t perform volume-based pre-employment screenings, we do work discreetly with employment agencies and corporations on a routine basis to validate the CV details of executive candidates. Our investigators examine the reputation, commercial interests and individual lifestyle dynamics to assist companies in the decision making process. Business IntelligenceBusiness Intelligence, often leveraged in concert with our due diligence services are offered to alternative investment managers, institutional investors and corporations looking for specific insight and/or competitive advantage. We often get engaged to identify pending or potential litigation, labor issues, disunity amongst the executive team, potential regulatory exposure, exploitable security weaknesses, a lack of controls, employee misconduct and competitive analysis. |
Brand ProtectionCounterfeit InvestigationsFocusPoint works closely with Brand Owners and IP Law Firms to develop anti-counterfeiting strategies and investigate allegations of counterfeit. Our investigators have significant experience addressing all facets of IPR protection as it relates to counterfeiting. We’re often engaged to conduct market surveys to map out and define the magnitude of a counterfeit operation. We address the full spectrum of IPR enforcement from controlled buys up to and through raid actions and litigation support. Product Diversion & Gray MarketDiverted product (often referred to as gray market goods) cost companies billions each year. FocusPoint has a successful track record for identifying back channel sales to the gray market by conducting integrity checks of legitimate manufactures and working closely with customs personnel to identify suspect product as it enters the market. Our team of investigators works closely with sales, security and legal departments to illuminate infringement, seize product and minimize brand erosion. LEO & Customs TrainingOne of the greatest challenges facing Brand Owners is the ease in which counterfeit goods are trafficked. Training LEO’s and Customs officials in product authentication greatly reduces the ability of counterfeiters to move product freely. With the support of brand owners, our investigators are capable of training LEO’s and Customs personnel in brand authentication to increase the barriers of entry and create an early warning system to reduce the introduction of counterfeit product in the market. Supply Chain SecurityBrand Owners continue to suffer from products being compromised and stolen at several points along the supply chain life cycle. The introduction of illicit product into the supply chain could have devastating effects on a company. FocusPoint has experience in developing loss control strategies based on industry best practice and uniformed regulatory guidelines for both outbound logistics and the inbound supply chain. Our experience includes conducting supply chain and logistics security assessments, route analysis, the development of risk mitigation strategies and tactical investigations in response to specific incidents. |
