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The financial cost of fraudulent transactions

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According to the International Chamber of Commerce, fraudulent transactions within global trade financing contribute to an estimated annual cost of $5 billion in total business disruptions. The devastating impact extends beyond financial institutions, with shipping companies, traders, and logistics firms equally exposed to risks, which could result in lost revenue, reputational damage, and potential regulatory penalties. As bad actors adopt increasingly sophisticated methods to conceal illicit activities, international organisations have called for enhanced due diligence, especially in paper-based processes.

Lloyd's List Intelligence's Seasearcher Trade Risk  enables businesses to integrate anti-money-laundering checks into your transaction compliance processes  by combining dual-use goods screening and price verification tools, ensuring that fraudulent transactions are caught early. Overall risk assessment is reinforced by additional risk indicators such as sanction screening of countries, cargo-vessel compatibility, and historical trade statistics. Trade finance institutions and maritime businesses can remain compliant and protect financial integrity through transparent global trade operations.

Instant trade fraud indicators

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Our intelligent solution enables businesses to identify potential trade fraud by offering powerful, real-time fraud detection tools. These tools help identify suspicious activity related to vessels and goods and empower businesses to address compliance risks and anomalies early on.

Key features include:

  • Dual-use goods check: Screen over 8,000 restricted items for compliance risks. Cross-reference HS codes and descriptions to ensure goods satisfy international trade regulations.
  • Vessel cargo compatibility: Check if the vessel is suitable for the goods it's carrying, ensuring compliance with trade regulations and insurance requirements.
  • Route anomaly detection: Detect anomalous trading behaviour. We scan our database to identify trades similar to your transaction and alert you if no similar trades are found in the preceding 12 months.
  • Price verification: Screen your price against prevailing and historical pricing data sourced from official governmental sources to detect potential over- or under-pricing, based on the Incoterms in your transaction. Our data coverage supports up to 13 digit HS codes.

These tools empower trade finance and trade compliance professionals to efficiently and accurately evaluate the risks in their trade finance transactions, thereby shielding your financial institution from trade-based financing risks.

Streamline your workflow with enhanced TBML screening

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To address the risks of trade-based money laundering (TBML) and fraud, Seasearcher Trade Risk is  designed to improve workflow efficiency and enhance the screening of high-risk transactions. The platform simplifies trade compliance by allowing users to efficiently screen transactions and gather the necessary information for regulatory audits. 

Key features include:

  • Batch screening up to 5 goods per transaction: Identify compliance risks more quickly by reviewing multiple goods in a single transaction.
  • Access to 21 export control lists: Screen for dual-use goods by cross-referencing restricted items with trade data.
  • Custom price screening threshold: Set your own price screening tolerance threshold, or simply go with the default 20%. This allows better alignment with your internal risk appetite.
  • Goods watchlist: Upload your custom watchlists of goods to facilitate monitoring based on internal policies or other greylists.
  • Audit trail documentation: Download transaction screening reports as PDF to ensure you maintain a clear audit trail. You can also retrieve a transaction record from the system at any time.

Up to 5

goods per screening

13 digits

HS code supported

21

export control list

>8,000

restricted items

Mitigate trade risks and ensure global compliance

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Seasearcher Trade Risk leverages comprehensive data coverage and an AI-driven methodology to provide businesses with enhanced risk assessment capabilities. By continuously monitoring trade transactions and vessel activity, the platform safeguards your organisation from fraud, compliance breaches, and the severe consequences of non-compliance.

Key benefits of Seasearcher Trade Risk include:

  • Fraud detection: Detect misinvoicing patterns - such as under-invoicing to evade taxes or over-invoicing to inflate the value of goods - to prevent fraudulent transactions from harming your bottom line.
  • Ensure compliance: Stay compliant with international trade regulations, including the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Agreement on Customs Valuation and customs requirements, protecting your business from regulatory penalties.
  • Safeguard your operations: Avoid facilitating financial crime by ensuring all trade transactions are legitimate, transparent, and meet global standards.
  • Integrated AML screening: Combine AML checks with trade compliance processes, streamlining your workflow while maintaining a robust defense against financial crime.

With real-time data and continuous monitoring, Seasearcher Trade Risk allows trade finance and compliance professionals avoid potential risks while fully complying with global trade standards. By utilising its powerful screening tools, your team can confidently navigate the complexities of international trade.

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