Counterparty Due Diligence

What is Counterparty Due Diligence?

Counterparty Due Diligence is an MCP server that orchestrates 18 live data sources—global corporate registries, sanctions watchlists, regulatory filings, and digital verification—to produce a Counterparty Risk Score (0-100). It connects to MCP-compatible clients like Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and Cline, and is designed for compliance teams, legal professionals, and fintech platforms to automate manual multi-tab research into a single tool call.

How to use Counterparty Due Diligence?

Add the server URL to your MCP client configuration (example provided in the README). Obtain your Apify API token, connect your client, then call any of the 8 MCP tools—for example, ask your AI agent to "Screen Acme Corp for counterparty risk" or invoke counterparty_risk_score directly with the company name and optional parameters. No installation is required; the server runs on Apify's infrastructure in persistent Standby mode.

Key features of Counterparty Due Diligence

• 8 MCP tools covering the full counterparty investigation workflow
• 18 parallel data sources dispatched in 30–120 seconds
• Counterparty Risk Score (0–100) across 5 weighted dimensions
• 5-tier risk grading with actionable compliance recommendations
• FATF-aligned jurisdiction scoring for blacklisted, grey-listed, and tax haven countries
• Beneficial ownership traversal detecting nominee directors and layered structures
• Insider trading sentiment classification from SEC Form 4 data
• Shell company detection via domain age, WHOIS privacy, and tech stack signals

Use cases of Counterparty Due Diligence

• Bank and fintech KYB onboarding: automate initial risk triage for hundreds of businesses per week
• Law firm pre-engagement conflict checks: screen target companies and key principals for sanctions and complex structures
• Compliance team ongoing monitoring: schedule weekly re-screening of counterparty portfolios
• Trade finance partner screening: assess FATF compliance and sanctions risk before booking letters of credit
• Investor pre-deal due diligence: evaluate SEC filings, insider trading sentiment, and digital presence consistency
• M&A target beneficial ownership screening: identify nominee directors and cross-border layering in acquisition targets

FAQ from Counterparty Due Diligence

What data sources does Counterparty Due Diligence use?

The server integrates 18 sources including OpenCorporates (140+ jurisdictions), UK Companies House, OFAC SDN, OpenSanctions (100+ programs), Interpol Red Notices, SEC EDGAR, CFPB Complaints, WHOIS, EU VAT Validator, and more. A full table is provided in the README.

How is the Counterparty Risk Score calculated?

The score (0–100) is computed across five weighted dimensions: Sanctions Watchlist (30 pts), Corporate Hygiene (25 pts), Regulatory Exposure (20 pts), Jurisdiction Risk (15 pts), and Digital Presence (10 pts). Results are graded as LOW, MODERATE, ELEVATED, HIGH, or CRITICAL, each with a compliance recommendation.

What MCP clients are supported?

The server works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, and Cline. It exposes a persistent /mcp endpoint and uses stateless HTTP sessions.

How do I get started and what does it cost?

Sign in to Apify, copy your API token from Settings > Integrations, and add the server URL to your client config. The free plan includes $5 monthly credits. Each tool invocation has a fixed price (e.g., $3.00 for most tools, $5.00 for counterparty_risk_score), with per-tool spend limits to prevent runaway costs.

Where does the server run and how is authentication handled?

The server runs on Apify's infrastructure in Standby mode (no cold-start delays). Authentication is via your Apify API token, which you provide when connecting your MCP client. No additional subscriptions or monthly seats are required.