How Can I Keep a Record of Conflict Checks for New Clients?
You can keep a record of conflict checks for new clients by requiring a conflict check request before any new engagement, searching existing clients and related parties, documenting the result and decision and blocking engagement until the check is approved.
In Jestor, clients, related parties and conflict checks are connected and searchable.
Why are conflict checks often informal?
In small firms, conflict checks are done by asking colleagues or searching emails. Results are not documented.
A conflict discovered after the work starts can damage relationships and create professional risk.
Without records, the firm cannot show that a check was done.
What problems does conflict check tracking solve?
- Checks skipped or done informally
- Related parties not searched
- No record of the decision
- Engagements started before the check
- Difficulty answering audits or questions
How do I record conflict checks in Jestor?
- Create a conflict check request with prospect and related parties.
- Search existing clients and parties in Jestor.
- Record the result: No conflict, Potential conflict, Conflict.
- Document the decision and who approved it.
- Block onboarding until the check is approved, with a validation.
| Result | Next step |
|---|---|
| No conflict | Proceed with engagement |
| Potential conflict | Partner review |
| Conflict | Decline or follow firm policy |
Who decides on potential conflicts?
Decisions follow the firm's policies and professional rules, defined by partners.
Jestor records the search, the result and the decision; the judgment remains with the firm's professionals.
Why use Jestor for conflict checks?
- Searchable parties: clients and related parties in one base.
- Documented results: every check recorded.
- Validations: onboarding blocked until approval.
- Permissions: sensitive information restricted by role.
What else helps you keep a record of conflict checks for new clients?
- Keeping related parties updated during engagements improves future checks, since new names are added as the work progresses.
- A dashboard of pending checks helps partners decide quickly and avoid delaying new clients.
- Partner approvals should be quick but documented. A short review step with a clear deadline prevents conflict checks from delaying new engagements.
- The approval record also protects the firm if the decision is questioned later.
This is how you keep a record of conflict checks for new clients with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can onboarding be blocked until the check is done?
Yes. Button validations can require an approved check.
Can I try it free?
Yes. Jestor offers a free account at jestor.com.
Does Jestor decide if there is a conflict?
No. Partners decide; Jestor records searches and decisions.
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