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In the ever-evolving landscape of financial
services, emerging technologies present both
opportunities and risks. As companies race to adopt
new technologies, they must carefully consider
how to secure them and mitigate associated risks.
This global dilemma are opportunities for private
investigators.

As investigators, without us realising it, we serve as a EDITOR’S NOTE
critical line of defence, bridging the gaps to safeguard
companies and their business by future-proofing
their environments posed by new technologies.
Despite the benefits, these technologies bring cyber
risks and without proper risk management, the
potential benefits may be outweighed by the risks.
We have a significant role to navigate the global
dilemma of emerging technologies.

Gone are the traditional methodologies, instead
private investigators should now be fully equipped
and acquire adequate skills to combat modern
crimes across borders. We have seen among WAD
members, many are specializing in navigating
international legal frameworks, cultural nuances, table. To continue to be the much sort after asset, we must keep abreast with
and jurisdictional complexities collaborating across emerging technologies which could completely redefine how we conduct our
borders to uncover financial and corporate crimes. due diligence and investigation methodologies.
Their expertise helps identify patterns of fraud,
money laundering, and other illicit activities. As members of the World Association of Detective, we are indeed fortunate
that our membership which now about to surplus the 1000 mark is a diverse
Due diligence is the cornerstone of any investigation group of professionals with specialised expertise serving as a resource for
process. It helps evaluating potential partnerships each member.
or investments to uncover any hidden risks or red
flags and potential of conflict of interest. Private Being part of W.A.D is a privilege. Be a proud member of W.A.D.
investigators delve beyond publicly available data
and by doing so they reveal crucial details that may
not be readily apparent. Through such assessments, Warm Regards
businesses can make informed decisions and
mitigates risks to avoid costly mistakes.
Siti Naidu
Private investigators play a vital role in combating
modern crimes and serve as gatekeepers, providing Editor
essential insights in an ever-evolving business We welcome readers’ comments.
landscape globally. We are an asset to every You may email to the Editor your
business and bringing different perspectives to the contributions.

Volume 73, Issue 41 March 2024 - June 2024
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