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Periodic staff vetting is an integral part of ¶·Å£ÆåÅÆÔÚÏß's focus on non-financial risk that helps to protect the firm and create a transparent and positive work environment. ¶·Å£ÆåÅÆÔÚÏß's approach is recognized as a best practice commitment to further safeguard the firm's reputation and reduce unnecessary risk. Periodic vetting is applied to external staff in risk-sensitive positions inclusive of subcontractors / 4th party staff.

Frequency

External staff in risk-sensitive positions are subject to be re-vetted on a 4 year cycle basis (or more frequent if required by the regulator). ¶·Å£ÆåÅÆÔÚÏß initiates the re-vetting by informing / instructing the Suppliers in advance about the process, related tasks and about affected staff in-scope.

Required Checks

Periodic vetting is limited to credit and criminal record checks as well as global background check conducted by ¶·Å£ÆåÅÆÔÚÏß. Checks are conducted in accordance with local law and in line with the ¶·Å£ÆåÅÆÔÚÏß defined Country Specifications available on this website.

Affected Staff

Periodic vetting applies to external staff in risk-sensitive positions as determined by ¶·Å£ÆåÅÆÔÚÏß. These are positions that grant the owner an enhanced authority due to e.g. privileged access to systems, networks, data and knowhow owned by ¶·Å£ÆåÅÆÔÚÏß, or other specific positions that are considered to require the highest levels of personal integrity.