Astrus is designed to deliver unique insights into third-party risk. In part, that is because Astrus incorporates a wide range of sources and technologies to achieve deeper analysis.

But it’s also because reports are reviewed by KPMG’s network of market-savvy Forensic professionals who strive to ensure that only the most valuable third-party risk information is being delivered to decision-makers. Moreover, the tool has already been used to conduct numerous integrity due diligence reports, resulting in deeper understanding, analysis and insights.

And by combining Astrus Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) with Astrus Monitoring, KPMG helps organizations achieve timely insights to help them navigate a constantly changing third-party risk environment.

Leveraging the extensive reach of Astrus, KPMG conducted a review of more than 8,000 enhanced due diligence reports to uncover wider trends and insights related to third-party risk.

Key highlights of the review include:

• 90 percent of all Enhanced Due Diligence reports identify some kind of risk that warrants further review
• 23 percent of Enhanced due diligence reports highlighted significant integrity risks 
• The Financial Services sector is the most exposed of any industry to the threats of fraud, insider trading, negligence and bankruptcy. 
• Bribery and corruption are the most common risks identified across all industry sectors.