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Dealing with extortion threats in the Philippines
The president of a major multinational corporation in the Philippines received a letter demanding a large sum of money in annual revolutionary taxes. PSA examined the letter and the envelope in which it arrived. PSA carried out a comprehensive security survey of the firm\'s headquarters and...
Theft of company equipment in southern China
A large international software manufacturer approached PSA to carry out a fraud investigation on their behalf. An unknown person had exploited a procedural weakness in the company’s warranty program, enabling him to steal some computer equipment from their operation in Southern China...
Operating in challenging environments
The client had been hired to supply, install, and maintain millions of dollars\' worth of alternative energy equipment in a project that had financial backing from two different governments. However, the best location for the project was Mindanao, where leftist and Muslim rebels are active...
Managing complex site challenges
One private infrastructure company in the Philippines contacted PSA with complaints about their security guard force and asked us to make some suggestions. PSA did a complete assessment of the site and found that the client\'s security problems were complex ranging from...
Dealing with governments on sensitive issues
A large multinational client had a sensitive and widely misunderstood product that it was hoping to test in a Southeast Asian country. The problem was community-level resistance. A few nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the Southeast Asian country opposed the product...
Operating in challenging environments
The client had been hired to supply, install, and maintain millions of dollars\' worth of alternative energy equipment in a project that had financial backing from two different governments. However, the best location for the project was Mindanao, where leftist and Muslim rebels are active...
Managing complex site challenges
One private infrastructure company in the Philippines contacted PSA with complaints about their security guard force and asked us to make some suggestions. PSA did a complete assessment of the site and found that the client\'s security problems were complex ranging from...
Company and individual background checks in China
A European risk consultancy company, working on behalf of their China-based client, tasked PSA to help conduct a background check. Their client wanted to rent a significant amount of office space from a local real estate firm, the staff and CEO of which were largely foreign nationals...
Investigating fraud in China
A major multinational bank invested US$200 million in a bridge and highway construction project in the southern Chinese province of Guangxi. Several weeks after the bidding was completed and the winners announced, the bank received an anonymous letter alleging collusion among the winning bidders...
Internal Corporate Investigation in China
A European manufacturer, based near Shanghai, approached PSA after their long-standing General Manager (GM) abruptly resigned from the company. In the months leading up to the resignation, the management team in Europe had begun to notice increasingly strange behavior from the GM. ...
Theft of company equipment in southern China
A large international software manufacturer approached PSA to carry out a fraud investigation on their behalf. An unknown person had exploited a procedural weakness in the company’s warranty program, enabling him to steal some computer equipment from their operation in Southern China...
Company and individual background checks in China
A European risk consultancy company, working on behalf of their China-based client, tasked PSA to help conduct a background check. Their client wanted to rent a significant amount of office space from a local real estate firm, the staff and CEO of which were largely foreign nationals...
Investigating fraud in China
A major multinational bank invested US$200 million in a bridge and highway construction project in the southern Chinese province of Guangxi. Several weeks after the bidding was completed and the winners announced, the bank received an anonymous letter alleging collusion among the winning bidders...
Managing complex site challenges
One private infrastructure company in the Philippines contacted PSA with complaints about their security guard force and asked us to make some suggestions. PSA did a complete assessment of the site and found that the client\'s security problems were complex ranging from...
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FAQs
What makes PSA different from other political and security risk consultancies?
PSA's strategy is to focus on Asia, where business risks and opportunities abound. This helps you in two ways:
PSA's people are experts with extensive local knowledge: they live and breathe the Asian countries where they operate, either because they are from there or because they have lived in the region for more than a decade. This allows us to speak with authority about the region, leverage our well-established local contacts to benefit your company, and to guarantee world-class results.
PSA's costs are lower than the global giants: Our people are already on the ground, where you need them. This means our bills are free of overheads for offices in first-world countries, flights/per diems for experts to go to Asian hotspots, or subcontracting services to unreliable third parties. (locations)
There are a wealth of companies that put out subscription-style reports on political risk and security in Asia. Why should I subscribe to PSA's business intelligence service?
PSA's subscription-style business intelligence reports not only give you the information you need about terrorism, crime, insurgency, natural disasters, infrastructure, and public health concerns. They also give you a rare combination of local ear-to-the-ground knowledge and global perspective. We are unafraid to take a position on the security issues that matter most to you, and our clients have come to respect us as one of the most frank, fair, and timely sources of security information in Asia. For a free trial of our subscription reports, please contact us at info@psagroup.com.
What makes PSA's investigations different from anyone else's?
Our investigations are timely, accurate, discreet, and reliable. We can find a variety of valuable information that you need will help keep your business safe. But you would expect that of any company you hire to conduct an investigation for you. What sets PSA apart is
- our ability to generate living, breathing portraits of investigative subjects based on our thorough knowledge of the Asian cultures where we operate
- our ability to find assets hidden in the most byzantine regulatory environments
- our relentless attention to detail
I need extensive information on a security issue, but I don't want a cookie-cutter report that my competitor or anyone else might get. Can PSA help?
PSA has extensive experience in providing tailor-made business intelligence solutions to clients in a wide variety of industries. We can provide a thorough security assessment of your travel plans or office building. We can scan the media and our discreet sources on a regular basis to generate information on crime, terror incidents, or insurgent activity near where you live or work. Or we can generate a complete profile of a competitor or your industry. The bottom line is that we are happy to go the extra mile for the information you need.
I need expert help with a political or security risk problem, but I also need to make sure the media/competitors/clients know that it's business as usual at my company. How can PSA help?
We know that keeping risks confidential can be just as important as keeping them contained. PSA's services are both discreet and confidential. Our investigators and analysts are highly trained to make the kinds of inquiries that do not raise suspicions.
My company is experiencing a complex security-related business problem, and I do not know how to solve it. Where do I begin?
Solving some business problems involves a multidisciplinary approach. An expert investigation can identify the culprits in a pilferage problem, but preventing another such problem may require new internal security procedures, a brand-new community relations strategy, or a lobbying effort with local governments. Persistent bomb threats may be the result of thorny labor relations problems. Discreet investigations and timely business intelligence often form the core of a comprehensive security solution, but rarely is there one quick fix. PSA can help by formulating a comprehensive plan to tackle your most complicated security concerns. And then we can execute as much -- or as little -- of that plan as you want.
I do not know how if the company where I work has potential security problems. How can I find out the areas that need improvement?
PSA can provide a complete assessment of your corporate security, from your computers to your buildings, your people, your suppliers, and the general environment. We can test your current crisis management plan or we can help you develop a new one. We are happy to formulate a series of steps that you can take to keep your people, products, and profits safe. Please email us at info@psagroup.com for more information.
What kind of expertise does PSA have to solve my company's problems?
PSA knows that its strength is in its people. Our staff has combined decades of experience in diplomacy, intelligence, military, law enforcement, investigations, public affairs, business, and journalism. Click here for profiles of our staff and their experience.
How can I find out more about PSA?
Please email us at info@psagroup.com and we will be happy to answer any queries you may have.
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Security Consulting
PSA leverages a network of security specialists throughout Asia, with decades of experience in security management and consulting.
Security Consulting
PSA leverages a network of security specialists throughout Asia, with decades of experience in security management and consulting.
Security Management
PSA designs and implements corporate security strategy and integrated security management systems, which comprises policy and procedures, physical security, guard force structure...
Security Training
PSA develops and conducts intensive security training courses that range from basic security awareness workshops for executives and their families to advanced training for drivers and security professionals.
Crisis Management
Is your business prepared to respond when crisis strikes? PSA provides comprehensive crisis management services that helps clients plan for, manage, and respond to emergencies while minimizing any negative impact.
Business Continuity
Survival is often the priority when crisis strikes, but severe disruption to business operations and processes can cost millions.
Information Services
Inadequate information and unreliable intelligence can mean poor decisions for your company and result in financial loss, legal complications, and threats to the safety and security of staff.
Risk and Threat Analysis
Organizations are often forced to operate in volatile areas.
Media and Public Affairs
Entering new markets or developing business in countries with unstable political and judicial institutions is challenging.
Corporate Investigations
Billions of dollars are lost annually to corporate fraud.
Computer Forensics
Corporate fraud has hit your company hard; you have a suspect but no evidence on paper.
Due Diligence
Mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other business partnerships are fraught with risk.
Intellectual Property Protection
Intellectual property theft is a global problem of colossal proportions.
Asset Tracking and Recovery
Even the most organized and efficient multinational corporations can lose track of corporate assets, representing a major liability and damaging a company's bottom line.
Pre-Employment Screenings
The importance of proper employee screening at the front end of the hiring process cannot go understated.
Vendor Vetting
Partnering with a new vendor is always exciting as the efficiencies and costs savings are often undeniable.
Franchisee Vetting
Franchising creates and extends business opportunities for both franchisor and the potential franchisee.
Domestic Helper Screening
The most frequently overlooked security risks often rest at home.
Visa Applicant Background Information Verification
PSA conducts applicant background information verification for the PSA EB5 Immigrant Investor Visa program in China, Hong Kong, Korea, and the Philippines.
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