Executive Summary
A concise overview of the counterparty, relationship purpose, and high‑level risk assessment to orient reviewers and decision makers.
A consistent Business FIS Report reduces information gaps, supports regulatory compliance, and creates a clear audit trail for reviewers and examiners. It helps standardize decision criteria across teams and preserves evidence of reviewer sign-off and time-stamped approvals under applicable e-signature laws.
Teams that prepare and review the Business FIS Report vary by function and responsibility.
A single standardized report improves handoffs between units and reduces rework during audits or regulatory examinations.
A Compliance Officer compiles verification results, documents sanctions and AML checks, and certifies clearance for onboarding. They maintain the audit trail and are responsible for ensuring the report meets internal policy and external regulatory expectations.
A CFO or delegated finance lead reviews financial metrics and signs approvals for exposure or credit decisions. Their sign-off confirms that financial data was reviewed and accepted for accounting and risk reporting purposes.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link + optional SMS code |
| Field validation | Require MM/DD/YYYY and numeric formats |
| Sequential signing | Enable role-based approval order |
| Retention | Enable exportable audit trail and archive |
Ensure the signing platform supports required formats, integrations, and authentication before initiating e-signature workflows.
A concise overview of the counterparty, relationship purpose, and high‑level risk assessment to orient reviewers and decision makers.
Core ratios and figures—revenue, EBITDA, liquidity ratios—reported with period and currency to enable direct comparison.
Sanctions, PEP, AML, and KYC screening results with timestamped evidence and resolution notes for any flags.
Attachments such as registration certificates, financial statements, and bank reference letters with file names and upload dates.
Narrative on operational, financial, and regulatory risk factors and any mitigating controls or conditions.
Designated approver signatures, dates, and a tamper-evident audit trail recording actions and metadata.
Official entity registration showing legal name and formation date as filed with the state.
Balance sheet and income statement for the latest fiscal year or interim period with accounting basis noted.
Document or statement that verifies banking relationships and account status when required by policy.
Exported sanctions, PEP, and adverse media search reports with timestamps and reviewer notes.
Provide report within 10–30 business days after initial request depending on complexity
Update financials and risk notes at least every 90 days for high-risk counterparties
Complete full re‑screen and document refresh within 12 months
Retain records according to applicable laws (see retention timeline)
Immediate review within 48–72 hours for any new material adverse information
Preparer submits the draft with attachments for initial review.
Compliance runs AML/KYC and documents any matches or exceptions.
Authorized signers review and apply electronic signatures to finalize the report.
Final report and audit trail archived per retention policy.
| Criteria | Business FIS Report | Standard Financial Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | due diligence | general performance overview |
| Compliance focus | high | low |
| Signature record | required | optional |
| Supporting docs | mandatory | often supplemental |
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day trial | No | No | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
The interface is simple and easy-to-use for our team; more importantly, it is just as easy for our customers.
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