What is Know-Your-Business (KYB) and why is it important?

Objective: This article explains what KYB is for a business contractor, and why it is important for Cadana, our business clients and their business contractors.

What is KYB?

KYB stands for "Know Your Business". It refers to the process of verifying the identity and financial activity of a business or customer to ensure compliance with regulations and to prevent fraud. 
In the current global economy, KYB is becoming increasingly important as businesses expand their operations across borders and engage with customers from different countries. KYB verifies the corporate information of the potential contractor as well as the personal information of the high management in that organization. 

Why is KYB important?

Importance for financial institutions.

KYB is critically important to financial institutions like Cadana because it helps to mitigate risks associated with money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. By conducting KYB checks, financial institutions can ensure that their customers are who they claim to be and that they are not engaging in illegal activities.

KYB is also important for financial institutions to comply with regulatory requirements. Many countries have laws and regulations that require financial institutions to conduct KYB checks on their customers. 

Importance for business clients.

For our business clients, KYB is important because it helps to protect businesses from financial crime, and helps to maintain the integrity of their organization as a whole.

When businesses fail to conduct proper KYB checks, they may face legal and financial consequences, such as fines, reputational damage, and loss of customers. Therefore, it is crucial for businesses to understand the importance of KYB and to implement robust KYB processes to protect themselves and their customers. 

 Importance for business contractors.

KYB, or "Know Your Business," is important for business contractors of our clients because it confirms that you are a legal business and not a shell company for this purpose. In addition, KYB helps the business contractor to build trust with their clients by demonstrating that they are committed to protecting their financial information and preventing fraud. This can lead to increased customer loyalty and satisfaction, which is crucial for building long-term relationships with clients. 

Completing the KYB process also ensures that you have access to all the features on our platform, and can fully utilize its capabilities.

If you have any questions or concerns about the KYB process, please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer support team ([e-mail])