Why we collect your information

‍We collect your information to comply with United Nations and applicable domestic regulatory requirements to assess, identify, prevent and report potential illegal activities including fraud, money laundering, human trafficking, drug smuggling, terrorist financing, proliferation financing and related compliance risks associated with our services. We conduct customer due diligence to establish and verify your identity, the person you are acting on behalf of, and any interposing legal entities before providing certain services to you, or the person you are acting on behalf of, or your legal entity. We make reports and keep records required by applicable law.

What information we collect

We collect the following types of information about you: ‍

• your full name, date of birth, residential address;

• photo ID and unique identifier, such as a passport or driver’s licence number;

• legal entity registration documents, articles of association, shareholding register; and

• whether you are a poliitically exposed person, a member of any political associations, professional or trade associations.

How we collect your information‍

We will generally collect your information directly from you, or a person who is authorised to provide this information to us such as your personal assistant or from public records including online searches. However, we may also collect your information from third parties.

Who we may share your information with

We may be required to share your information with government agencies and banks to meet our legal and regulatory obligations. We may be denied by government agencies and banks to notify you that your information has been shared.

What happens if we cannot collect your information

If you do not provide us with the information as requested, we may not be able to verify your identity and provide you (or the person you are acting on behalf of) with the services you have requested.