The Vanguard Verify Standard (v1, Nov 2026)
41 control points in 8 sections. This is the standard behind the Analyst Deal Check and our verification reports.
- 1
Corporate identity · 7 points
The company exists, is registered and is the company it says it is.
- 2
Ownership, control & authority · 4 points
Who owns and controls the company, and whether the person signing has the authority to sign.
- 3
Integrity screening · 6 points
Sanctions lists, high-risk countries and known warning signs about the company and its people.
- 4
Digital footprint · 4 points
The company's website, e-mail and domain: their age, ownership and track record.
- 5
Document authenticity · 6 points
Whether the deal documents are genuine, consistent with each other and unaltered.
- 6
Commercial plausibility · 5 points
Whether the price, quantity, specification and terms make sense for this market and this seller.
- 7
Product, custody & shipment · 6 points
Whether the product exists, who holds it, where it is stored and how it ships.
- 8
Payment & settlement · 3 points
The payment route: the bank, the account, the beneficiary and the instrument wording.
Points that do not apply to a deal are marked N/A in the report.
Your report shows, section by section, what was checked. If you have an order with us, you can follow the sections being checked on your order page.