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Regulatory, ethics & conduct compliance · Core

Customer due diligence

Also called: CDD

ELI5

Identity, ownership and risk checks performed on a customer under relevant rules.

Used in conversation

“Do not describe customer due diligence as agreed until the operative document says so.”

Pitch context

You will see “Customer due diligence” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches regulatory, ethics & conduct compliance.

Why it matters: In regulatory, ethics & conduct compliance, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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