- SPECIALIST INTELLIGENCE FOR LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

When Assets Are Hidden, You Need More Than a Database Search

When your opponent won't disclose, when assets have been moved, or when you need to know the financial reality before committing to proceedings - we find what others miss. Financial asset tracing and hidden asset discovery across 40+ jurisdictions.

✓ Former UK Law Enforcement ✓ Court-Admissible Reports ✓ 40+ Jurisdictions ✓ Fully Confidential

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3,000+

Data sources accessed per investigation

40+

Jurisdictions covered worldwide

Since '14

Global team since 2014

100%

Confidential – all mandates fully discreet

WHEN WE'RE CALLED IN 

We Work Across Every Stage 
of Your Legal Matter 

From the first suspension of hidden assets through to post-judgement enforcement, our
financial asset tracing intelligence supports every phase of dispute litigation and asset
recovery.

PRE-PROCEEDINGS

Before You Commit to Litigation

Is the claim worth pursuing? Our pre litigation service investigates the true financial position of your opponent before proceedings begin - so you know exactly what assets exist, where they are, whether recovery is viable. Avoid costly litigation against an empty shell.

DURING PROCEEDINGS

Strengthening Your Case in Dispute Litigation

Our hidden asset recovery and fraud litigation support gives your team verified, counter-admissible intelligence at every stage of dispute litigation - from disclosure applications and freezing orders through to evidence for trial. We find what your opponent hasn't declared.

POST-JUDGEMENT

Enforcing What You've Won

Winning a judgement is one thing. Recovering it is another. Our post-judgement asset recovery intelligence identifies enforceable assets across jurisdictions - property, accounts, corporate holdings - and supports your enforcement strategy with the document evidence you need to act.

OUR METHODOLOGY

How Futurum Risk
Investigation Work

Every mandate follows a disciplined investigations process. No guesswork.
No shortcuts. No database-only checks.

STEP 01

Confidential Matter Brief

You brief us on the matter - the subject, the jurisdiction, the nature of the dispute, and what you need to establish. We confirm scope, methodology, and indicative timeline within one business day. Everything shared with us is subject to strict confidentiality from the outset. 

STEP 02

Multi-Jurisdictional Investigation

Our analysts access 3,000+ data sources across the deep, dark and surface web - alongside corporate registries, property databases asses, financial records, and propriety OSINT tools. Every lead is pursued across every relevant jurisdiction. No finding is reported without analyst verification 

STEP 03

Court-Ready Intelligence Report

You receive a structured intelligence report documenting every asset identification, it's location, valuation, and supporting evidence. Written to the standard required for legal proceedings. Delivered red securely. Ready to support your litigation strategy, freezing, applications, or enforcement action immediately,

⚖️  Court Admissible

Report Structured for Legal Proceedings

🌍  Multi-Jurisdictional

Cross-border asset tracing in 40+ countries

🔒 Fully Confidential

All mandates handled with strict discretion.

OUR CAPABILITIES

What We Investigate

Our financial asset tracing services cover the full range of investigative needs - from
single-jurisdiction checks to complex multi-entity cross-border mandates.

Financial Asset Tracing & Identification Verification

We verify identities and trace financial assts across reported and unreported holdings, corporate structures, and offshore accounts - identifying any inconsistencies that may indicate concealment, layering, or fraud. The foundation of any serious pre-action investigation.

Fruad Litigation Support & Evidence Gathering

When fraud occurred, the evidence trail matters. Our fraud litigation support uncovers the origins, locations, and the current status of assets acquired through misconduct - peeling back layered structures and delivering findings that are court-admissible and forensically rigorous.

Hidden Assets Discovery & UBO Identification

Complex corporate structures, nominee arrangements, and offshore vehicles are designed to obscure true ownership. Our hidden asset discovery process exposes Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) and the real assets behind every entity - regardless of how many layers have been used to conceal them.

Dispute Resolution & Negotiation Inelligence

Not every matter reaches trial. Whether you're pursuing formal dispute litigation or exploring dispute resolution, verified asset intelligence gives you leverage at the negotiating table. Knowing what your opponent actually has changes dynamic of every settlement discussion.

Pre-Litigation Service & Asset Tracing Recovery Strategy

Before proceedings begin, we build the intelligence picture you need - financial health of the defendant, jurisdictional reach of their assets, and recovery viability. Post-judgement, we identify enforceable holdings and support your asset recovery strategy with documented, actionable intelligence.

Bespoke Mandates Available

For complex, multi-jurisdictional, or sensitive matters, we scope a dedicated investigation to your exact requirements

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WHO WE WORK WITH

Build for the Legal
and Financial Community

We work exclusively with sophisticated clients who understand the value of
intelligence-led investigation. If you're dealing with a dispute, a fraud, or an asset
recovery matter you're in the right place.

LAW FIRMS 

Your clients need answers. We give you the intelligence to deliver them.

We act as an extension of your litigation team - providing financial asset tracing, hidden asset discovery, and fraud litigation support that strengthens your position at every stage. Our reports are structured to meet the evidence standards your case demands. 

LITIGATION FUNDERS

Before you find the claim, know the assets are there to recover.

Your funding decision depends on recovery viability. Our pre litigation service intelligence confirms whether defendant assets exist, where they are held, and whehter enforcement across the relevant jurisdictions is realistic - before you commit capital to the matter.

INSOLVENCY PRACTITIONERS

When directors have concealed assets, we trace what's been hidden.

From dissolved entities to asset-stripped companies, we trace funds that have been moved, layered, or hidden through connected parties.

CORPORATE PRIVATE CLIENTS

When fraud has happened internally, or externally, you need the evidence trial

Whether you've suffered a fraud, need to trace funds through complex corporate, or require intelligence to support a dispute resolution process, we deliver verified, actionable intelligence - discreetly, with full asset recovery support where required.

THE INTELLIGENCE REPORT

A Report Built for
Legal Proceedings

Not a data dump. Not a printout of automated results. A structured, analyst-written intelligence report designed to support your legal strategy

Every asset identified, located, and evidenced
UBO mapping and corporate structure diagrams
Jurisdictional analysis and enforcement notes
Court-admissible - all findings sourced and documented
Delivered via secure client portal
Futurum Risk Asset Intelligence Report - Sample
Subject Identity & KYCVerified
UK Property Holdings2 Assets Identified
Offshore Bank Accounts1 Flag -Under Review
Linked Corporate Entities3 Entities Traced
Hidden Asset DiscoveryDiscrepency Found
UBO IdentificationComplete
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JURISDICTIONAL REACH

Financial Asset Tracing Across APAC, EMEA and Offshore Centres

Unlike many asset search companies that operate within a single region, Futurum Risk traces assets across 40+ jurisdictions - including the offshore financial centres where complex structures are most commonly used to conceal wealth.

🇹🇼 Hong Kong
🇸🇬 Singapore
Caymen Islands
British Virgin Islands
Australia
🇦🇪 UAE & KSA
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
+ 33 More Countries

Our Offices

WHY FUTURUM RISK

What Sets Us Apart From
Other Asset Search Companies

Most asset search companies run automated database checks. We run investigator-led
mandates. There is a significant difference in what we find - and what holds up in
court.

01 - PEDIGREE

Founded by Former UK Law Enforcement

Our MD James Ellender spent 12 years as an accredited specialist detective. Every investigation methodology we use is grounded in real forensic practice - not software-generated results. That pedigree matters what findings need to hold up in front of a judge.

02 - REACH

Cross-Border by Design

Complex asset concealment doesn't stop at one border. We trace assets across 40+ jurisdictions - including offshore financial centres, layered corporate structures, and markets when local language and source access are critical. This is our core competency, not an afterthought.

03 - INTELLIGENCE

3,000+ Data Sources. Human Analyst.

We access over 3,000 data sources across the deep, dark, and surfaces web - alongside proprietary database and registry access that automated asset search companies cannot replicate. Every finding is verified by a qualified analyst before it reaches your desk.

04 - LEGAL STANDARDS

Court-Admissible Intelligence

Our report are structured to meet the evidential standards required for legal proceedings. Findings are documented, sourced, and formatted to support dispute litigation, freezing order applications, and enforcement actions - ready to use the moment your receive them.

05 - DISCREET

Complete Confidentiality

Every mandate is handled with the level of discretion that legal and financial matters demand. Your subject is never altered. Your strategy is never disclosed. All reports are delivered through a secure portal - and we never discuss client matter publicly

06 - ALIGNMENT

Fixed Fees. No Suprises.

Every engagement is scoped and priced before we begin. You know exactly what the investigation covers, what if costs, and what you'l

Futurum Risk CEO - Employee Background Screening Specialist, Hong Kong
"

At Futurum Risk, our team of researchers, analysts, and investigators always strive to get results swiftly and professionally. With our expertise in behavioural science our reports don't just indicate what we found, but also what it means for you and your business.

James Ellender: Global CEO, Futurum Risk
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Protect Your Business
Before The Next Hire

Every hire carries risk. Our background checks give you the clarity to make confident decisions - before a bad hire costs your business more than it should.

Response within one business day
Fixed fee - no hidden costs
Results in 3-5 business days
Fully confidential and secure
Dedicated analyst on your account

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Speak to a member of our team about your screening requirements.

Futurum Risk

At Futurum Risk, we blend deep data access, advanced AI, and expert analysts to deliver fast, accurate employee background checks. Our approach provides reliable, real-world insights backed by risk expertise, not just algorithms.

Risk Assessment:

Futurum Risk identifies, assesses, and mitigates potential threats to safeguard your organisation’s reputation and security.

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

OSINT is at the heart of our background screening, helping us identify irregularities and potential risks associated with each candidate.

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Data Resources & Analysis

We use advanced data-scraping technologies to access over 3,000 data sources across the deep, dark, and surface web, building thorough digital profiles for compliance and suitability.

Aligned Risk Evaluation:

Every risk is assessed within your specific risk framework to safeguard your business across regulatory, financial, and operational areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an employee background check?

An employee background check assesses a candidate’s history, qualifications, and compliance to support informed hiring decisions.

What does a background check report cover?

Our reports include identity verification, regulatory checks, reputation assessments, and education or credential verifications, tailored to your needs.

How long does the process take?

Timelines vary based on depth. Basic checks can take a few days, while more comprehensive screenings may take up to two weeks.

How do you gather information?

We use public records, proprietary databases, and industry contacts, all within legal and ethical standards.

Is candidate information secure?

Yes, we adhere to strict confidentiality protocols and use encrypted storage to protect candidate data.

What risks might be identified?

We may uncover discrepancies in employment history, regulatory concerns, legal issues, or adverse media mentions.

What is pre-employment screening?

Pre-employment screening – also called a pre-employ background check – is the process of verifying a candidate’s identity, employment history, qualifications, and character before making a hiring decision. At Futurum Risk, our pre-employment background verification covers everything from criminal background checks to education and reference verification.

Do you conduct criminal background checks?

Yes. Our criminal screening covers both local and international criminal records. Advanced criminal checks are available for higher-risk roles, including regulatory, financial, and senior leadership positions.

Can the background check process be customised?

Absolutely. We tailor our screening approach to meet your specific hiring and compliance needs.

What industries do you serve?

We specialise in finance, technology, healthcare, real estate, manufacturing, shipping, and energy, among others.

Will I receive a report?

Yes, we deliver a clear, actionable report with key findings and recommendations.

What does a background check cost?

Costs vary based on scope. We provide a transparent quote after an introductory discussion.

What if an issue is identified?

We assess the issue’s impact and provide recommendations to help you make informed hiring decisions.

Do you conduct international background checks?

Yes, we specialise in cross-border screening, ensuring compliance with both local and international regulations.

Do you offer employee background checks in Hong Kong?

Yes. We specialise in employee background checks in Hong Kong and across the APAC region, with deep knowledge of local data sources, regulatory requirements, and reporting standards.

How do you compare to other background check firms?

Unlike many background check firms that rely solely on database searches, Futurum Risk combines OSINT, proprietary data access, and expert human analysis to deliver a more complete and reliable screening outcome.