Intercorp’s onboarding process is not a compliance formality. It is the first expression of the methodology — a deliberate, structured effort to understand the full context of a potential relationship before any advisory commitment is made on either side.
The process ensures that when engagement begins, it does so from a position of complete mutual understanding. Scope, expectations, and the nature of the advisory relationship are established clearly before any work commences.WHY THIS PROCESS EXISTS
Intercorp accepts a limited number of new client relationships each year. This is not a capacity constraint — it is a deliberate choice. The advisory model only functions when relationships are built on genuine mutual understanding and clear alignment of objectives, values, and expectations.
The onboarding process is therefore as much about Intercorp understanding the prospective client as it is about regulatory compliance. Both directions of assessment matter equally — and both proceed with the same discretion.
Completion of this process does not obligate either party to proceed. Engagement advances only where scope, suitability, and terms are clearly agreed on both sides.
New advisory relationships at Intercorp are established selectively and typically by referral. If you have been referred, or wish to make a confidential enquiry, the relationship assessment process begins with an introductory conversation — at no obligation to either party.
If you have not yet made contact, please visit the Contact page to arrange an introduction before reviewing this process in detail.
THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Each stage is proportionate to the complexity and jurisdictions involved — and is conducted with the same discretion that governs all aspects of the advisory relationship. Timeframes are not artificially compressed. The process moves at the pace that the situation and the relationship require.
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A confidential, exploratory discussion — typically by referral — to understand the prospective client’s background, objectives, and structural landscape. No obligation on either side. The purpose is mutual orientation, not commitment. Many relationships begin with a conversation that takes months to develop into a formal engagement.
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CONFIDENTIALITY FRAMEWORK
All information shared during the onboarding process is treated with the same confidentiality as information shared within an established engagement. There is no distinction between the information standards applied to prospective relationships and those applied to active ones.
Information flows are maintained on a strict need-to-know basis throughout — including within Intercorp’s own professional network. No information shared during the onboarding process is disclosed to external parties without explicit instruction.
All introductory discussions treated as confidential from the outset — regardless of whether engagement proceeds
Information shared on a strict need-to-know basis within Intercorp's professional framework
No information disclosed to external parties without explicit instruction from the prospective client
Documentation and identity verification conducted through secure, agreed channels only
No obligation to proceed on either side at any stage of the assessment process
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
Documentation requirements are calibrated to the complexity and jurisdictions involved — not applied uniformly regardless of situation. The objective is to establish a clear and defensible understanding of identity, source of wealth, and structural context: enough to proceed with confidence, not more than the situation requires.
Specific documentation requirements are communicated individually following the introductory conversation — taking into account the prospective client’s jurisdictions, structural complexity, and the nature of the advisory relationship being considered.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
The following addresses questions most commonly raised during introductory discussions. Where a specific situation is not covered, it is best addressed directly during an introductory conversation.
To ensure alignment, preserve confidentiality, and meet multi-jurisdictional obligations responsibly before any advisory coordination begins.
Yes. Coordination through authorised advisers — legal counsel, family office representatives, or other professionals — is common practice and handled with equal discretion.
Access is restricted on a strict need-to-know basis within the advisory framework. Information is not distributed beyond agreed professional counterparties.
Material changes in residency, ownership, or jurisdictional exposure may require updates to ensure continued alignment and structural defensibility over time.
Engagements are typically by referral and accepted selectively. This allows Intercorp to maintain the quality and depth of engagement each relationship requires.
Through controlled access, agreed channels, and strict need-to-know protocols. Information is not distributed beyond agreed professional counterparties at any stage.
No. The onboarding process itself does not trigger reporting or disclosure. It ensures compliance considerations are understood before advisory coordination begins.
Timeframes vary depending on jurisdictional complexity and structural scope. We aim to proceed efficiently while ensuring appropriate review at each stage.
Yes. Onboarding and coordination are frequently managed through authorised representatives to maintain discretion and structural efficiency throughout the process.
No. Completion of onboarding does not obligate either party to proceed. Engagement advances only after scope and terms are clearly agreed by both sides.
If you have been referred to Intercorp or wish to make a confidential enquiry, an introductory conversation is the appropriate first step. All discussions are confidential from the outset and carry no obligation on either side.
Engagements accepted by referral. All introductory discussions are confidential.
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