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Our managing director Melissa Tan was delighted to join Carolyn Wright at the Radio 3 RTHK The Close last week to talk about why business intelligence matters.   From resolving a business dispute to exploring an investment opportunity and sponsoring an IPO, business investigation promotes informed decision-making and risk mitigation. Conducting thorough research and asking difficult questions are not often the easiest ways to make decisions, but they are the foundation for transparent and well-informed investments.   Listen to the replay at The Close and follow us to learn more about our creative investigation approaches and due diligence services. https://lnkd.in/gEeMWP5M (Nov 12) https://lnkd.in/gWpuDAdD (Nov 13) #BusinessInvestigation #DueDiligence #AssetTracing #DisputeResolution #IPO #RiskManagement

In support of the work at Hong Kong Dignity Institute in pursuing justice for human trafficking survivors, our team at Headland Intelligence, led by managing director Melissa Tan, provides pro bono investigative services when needed.   It is both appalling and shocking that forced marriages still happen in a modern city like Hong Kong, and has yet to be criminalised. This video is part of a series of informative and thought-provoking videos HKDI produced to raise awareness of forced marriages. https://lnkd.in/gy3EJpMJ To learn more about Hong Kong Dignity Institute, please visit https://lnkd.in/gzJq6fYA

Intelligent Insights | Transnational Scams Raise Investment Risks Scam criminals are infiltrating across borders and industries. As the Philippines and Singapore governments strengthen their measures against scams, money laundering, and human trafficking, China’s organized scam networks are relocating and expanding.   Written by our Chief Analyst Hanshih Toh, this article revealed the appalling scale of these scam networks. More than US$760 billion was lost to scams in 2023, according to Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA). These scam operations range from human trafficking, gaming, investment, and sex scams to fraudulent crypto exchange and money laundering scandals.   Many are expanding their scam centers to emerging countries, like Timor-Leste, Vanuatu, and Papua New Guinea. Investment risks are often found in the most unexpected countries and industries. Follow us and Melissa Tan to learn more about our services to identify scam networks and protect your investment. https://lnkd.in/g-tiiasB #MarketIntelligence #Scams #AML #Fraud #MoneyLaundering #RiskManagement #DueDiligence

Market Intelligence | China’s new-found targets for outbound FDI Amid the rising tariffs on Chinese goods from the US and Europe and the impacts of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects, Chinese outbound foreign direct investments (FDI) are shifting towards Southeast Asian countries. This analysis, written by our Chief Analyst Hanshih Toh discusses the Chinese FDI rebounding from the pandemic and its new-found focus in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam. Deep knowledge of the Chinese economy and extensive analysis of the regional markets are the foundation of Headland Intelligence’s risk consulting and investigation services. Follow Headland Intelligence and Melissa Tan to learn more about our risk consulting service and geopolitical analysis commentary reports. https://lnkd.in/giPUDQBz #CredibleResearch #MarketIntelligence #DueDiligence #RiskManagement #BusinessInvestigation #BeltandRoad #OneBeltOneRoad

Credible Research | Shed lights on the Least Expected Risk Despite being one of the least corrupt countries, Singapore shocked the world with its recent high-profile corruption trial.   The country’s former transport minister, S Iswaran, known for bringing Formula 1 to Singapore, pleaded guilty to five charges, including obstruction of justice and accepting gifts. He is the second Singaporean minister imprisoned in almost 50 years. Written by our Chief Analyst, Hanshih Toh, this article reminds us that investment risk can also be uncovered in the most unexpected occasions. Due diligence with creative and credible investigation is the foundation for transparent and well-informed investment. Follow us and Melissa Tan to learn about our risk consulting and due diligence services. https://lnkd.in/gAVCyCGi   #CredibleResearch #DueDiligence #RiskManagement #BusinessInvestigation #Corruption

Credible Research | Imperative for well-informed investment The experience of Xavier Justo and his family is a distressing reminder of the risk of telling the truth among corrupt players.   The former executive at PetroSaudi International, a joint venture partner of the now-defunct 1 Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), was falsely accused, jailed, and threatened after leaking documents related to the 1MDB scandal.    Our Chief Analyst Hanshih Toh recently interviewed Justo after he published a book “Rendezvous with Injustice – How a family survived hell after Blowing the Whistle on the 1MDB Financial Scam” detailing Justo and his family’s ordeal. Credible research and information are not often easy to obtain and reveal. But they are imperative for fairness, transparency, and well-informed investment. Follow us and Melissa Tan to learn more about our credible research and risk consulting services. #CredibleRearch #RiskManagement #BusinessInvestigation #whisleblower #1MDB #Corruption #AML https://a.co/d/ecyCLQ9 https://lnkd.in/gk6MwzB2

Headland Intelligence, in conjunction with the Victoria Recreation Club, proudly supported a morning of dragon boating with RUN Hong Kong.   Through sports and education, RUN Hong Kong works with refugees to create a life of safety and dignity in Hong Kong and beyond. Melissa Tan is inspired by the work at RUN Hong Kong, a nonprofit that provides regular sports activities for refugees, particularly women. Dragon boating is an excellent sport for building resilience and uniting across differences. Special thanks to Tony Reno for organizing this training day.   RUN Hong Kong encourages individuals to run toward freedom, advancement, and peace of mind. Join us in supporting their work: https://lnkd.in/gs8nfdFf 

Market Intelligence | When Government Policies and Market Realities Differ China’s Third Plenum is a classic example of such a conundrum. The Party’s policies to boost foreign investment and its vision for stronger state control bring skepticism to the market. This analysis, written by our Chef Analyst Hanshih Toh, discusses the market reactions, political impact, and investment risks that extend beyond the announcements from China’s Third Plenum. Extensive knowledge of the regional economy and analysis of market impact are the foundation of Headland Intelligence’s risk consulting services. It highlights our economic and geopolitical risk analysis capabilities. Follow Headland Intelligence and Melissa Tan to learn more about our risk consulting service and political commentary reports. #MarketIntelligence #RiskManagement #BusinessInvestigation #DomesticConsumption #PrivateEquity #Economy #PoliticalCommentary https://lnkd.in/geCJTecX

Corporate Investigation | Connecting the Dots Investigative due diligence is about connecting the dots. It is not as easy when fraudsters are better at covering their tracks, investors are pressured to close deals, and information (both real and fake) is flooding the Internet. More are turning to skilled investigators that understand the information they seek, use creative means to obtain it, and have the knowledge to analyze it. Our Managing Director Melissa Tan examines how business investigators find and connect the dots with depth and breadth, turning facts into insights. Follow us to learn more about our due diligence and business investigation services. #CorporateInvestigation #DueDiligence #OpenSourceIntelligence #OpenSourceSearches #InvestigativeJournalism #Transparency #Integrity

Corporate Investigation | The Perils of Improper Due Diligence This scandal involving China Forestry is another poignant reminder of the detrimental impact of inadequate due diligence.   Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) earlier this month found China Forestry’s former CEO and chairman guilty of overstating the company’s 2008 turnover by 91.56% in the IPO prospectus. China Forestry’s IPO joint sponsor, Standard Charted Securities, was fined HK$59.7 million. Another joint sponsor, UBS Securities Hong Kong, had its license to advise on corporate finance suspended for one year.   The risk for IPO sponsors is real. Failing to ask difficult questions and conduct thorough due diligence can result in damaging consequences. Follow us to learn about our creative investigation approach and due diligence services. More details can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g_fTyEXu https://lnkd.in/gQvcaycc https://lnkd.in/gzEt_YYK Melissa Tan Hanshih Toh #CredibleInvestigation #DueDiligence #BusinessInvestigation #Fraud #IPO #RiskManagement