11/03/2021

Moody’s Acquires Bogard, Expanding KYC Coverage for Politically Exposed Persons

Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that it has acquired Bogard AB, a leading provider of data and information on politically exposed persons (PEPs) in the Nordic region. The acquisition advances Moody’s ability to help customers perform Know Your Customer (KYC) screening and research to address financial crime. Bogard covers over 17,000 PEPs, relatives, and close associates across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. The company collects, refines, and updates its data using v...