Topic

Vendor risk

Assessing, scoring and monitoring supplier risk, from tax compliance to financial exposure.

Glossary

The terms you will meet.

Trade and foreign exchange Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulations and processes to detect, prevent, and report money laundering activities in the financial system. Also called anti money laundering, PMLA compliance Documents and contracts Due Diligence (DD) A comprehensive investigation and analysis of a business conducted before an investment, acquisition, or strategic partnership. Also called financial due diligence, legal due diligence Vendor onboarding KYC (Know Your Customer) The mandatory identity verification process used by financial institutions and businesses to confirm client identities and prevent fraud. Also called know your customer checks, KYC verification, customer due diligence MSME payments MSME Vendor Compliance MSME vendor compliance refers to the regulatory obligations buyers have when transacting with micro, small, and medium enterprise vendors, particularly regarding payment timelines under Section 43B(h). Also called MSME payment compliance, section 43B(h) compliance, MSME 45-day rule Vendor risk Vendor Risk Assessment Vendor risk assessment is the systematic evaluation of a supplier's compliance, financial stability, and operational reliability to identify and mitigate potential risks. Also called supplier risk assessment, third-party risk assessment, vendor due diligence Vendor management Vendor Scorecard A vendor scorecard is a structured evaluation tool that measures and tracks supplier performance across key metrics like compliance, delivery, quality, and cost. Also called supplier scorecard, vendor rating, vendor performance scorecard