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The hidden owner. The clear UBO map

Published on
2025-08-13 11:41
Updated on
2025-12-14 10:24
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Why is UBO discovery still difficult in KYB?

UBO discovery remains difficult in KYB because ownership data is fragmented, incomplete, and often missing key relationships. Teams using KYB processes spend hours reconciling registries just to answer who actually controls an entity. UBO discovery breaks down when registries omit indirect ownership, minor shareholders, or non standard control structures.

UBO discovery failures create compliance risk because unclear control leads to weak risk assessments. KYB teams often rely on manual workarounds to fill gaps, which slows reviews and increases error rates. A reliable UBO discovery process must handle missing data without breaking the workflow.

How does Strise simplify UBO discovery?

Strise simplifies UBO discovery by automatically surfacing beneficial owners and control relationships in one ownership map. The ownership map shows companies, individuals, and connections in a single structured view. UBO discovery becomes visual instead of investigative

Strise ownership mapping works even when corporate structures are complex or indirect. UBO discovery no longer depends on stitching together external documents or spreadsheets. Teams see control clearly and can act faster.

How does Strise simplify UBO discovery?

Strise simplifies UBO discovery by automatically surfacing beneficial owners and control relationships in one ownership map. The ownership map shows companies, individuals, and connections in a single structured view. UBO discovery becomes visual instead of investigative.

Strise ownership mapping works even when corporate structures are complex or indirect. UBO discovery no longer depends on stitching together external documents or spreadsheets. Teams see control clearly and can act faster.

Why does minor shareholder visibility matter for UBO discovery?

Minor shareholder visibility matters because control risk often hides below reporting thresholds. UBO discovery improves when all ownership links are visible, not just majority stakes. Strise includes minor shareholder data directly in the ownership map.

This expanded view helps teams spot subtle patterns that indicate hidden control. UBO discovery becomes more accurate because indirect influence is no longer invisible. Risk signals emerge earlier.

How does Strise make UBO identification clearer?

Strise makes UBO identification clearer by prominently highlighting Beneficial Owners in the ownership map. UBO discovery becomes faster because key individuals stand out immediately. No manual calculations are required.

Each highlighted UBO includes hover details explaining why they are flagged. UBO discovery is supported by clear ownership percentages and control types. Decisions are easier to justify during review and audit.

How does Strise improve KYB decision making?

Strise improves KYB decision making by replacing fragmented ownership data with a structured network view. UBO discovery happens in one system, not across emails and spreadsheets. Teams move faster with more confidence.

The ownership map is ready for review, export, and audit at any time. UBO discovery outputs remain consistent across compliance workflows. This reduces rework and second guessing.

How do custom entities work inside Strise?

Custom entities in Strise behave like any other company in the platform. UBO discovery stays consistent even when entities are manually created. There is no downgrade in functionality.

Custom entities support full KYB and KYC review flows. Ownership roles, risk documentation, and audit trails are all preserved. UBO discovery remains defensible and traceable.

Is Strise ownership data available via API?

Strise ownership data is available via API for automated workflows. UBO discovery results can flow directly into downstream systems. Teams avoid manual exports.

API access ensures ownership structures remain synchronized across tools. UBO discovery becomes part of a broader compliance infrastructure rather than a one off task.

Frequently asked questions

What is UBO discovery?

UBO discovery is the process of identifying the individuals who ultimately own or control a company. UBO discovery focuses on ownership percentages, voting rights, and other control mechanisms that influence decision making. Accurate UBO discovery is required for KYB compliance and risk assessment.
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Why is UBO discovery important for KYB?

UBO discovery is important for KYB because unclear ownership creates regulatory and financial risk. KYB reviews rely on UBO discovery to understand who is behind a business relationship. Missed or misidentified UBOs can lead to compliance gaps and weak risk decisions.
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How does Strise support UBO discovery?

Strise supports UBO discovery by automatically mapping ownership and control relationships in one visual structure. UBO discovery becomes clearer because companies, individuals, and links are shown together. Teams no longer need to stitch data across multiple tools.
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How does Strise improve decision making speed?

Strise improves decision making speed by centralizing UBO discovery in one structured view. Teams spend less time verifying ownership and more time assessing risk. Reviews move forward without repeated backtracking.
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