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Introducing the Global Database MCP Server
News5 min read

Introducing the Global Database MCP Server

Company intelligence — profiles, financials, ownership, and group structures — directly inside your AI assistant. No code required.
LEI vs DUNS vs Registration Number vs EIN vs VAT Number: Which Business Identifier Do You Actually Need
Due diligence7 min read

LEI vs DUNS vs Registration Number vs EIN vs VAT Number: Which Business Identifier Do You Actually Need

DUNS, LEI, EIN, or VAT? Learn the differences between the 5 most common business identifiers and which one you actually need for compliance and procurement.
US Private Company Financials: What Data Actually Exists (And Where to Find It)
Due diligence10 min read

US Private Company Financials: What Data Actually Exists (And Where to Find It)

Why is US private company financial data so hard to find? Discover the legal reasons behind the data gap and how professionals can find workarounds
Bloomberg vs Refinitiv vs S&P Capital IQ: Which Financial Terminal Is Worth It?
GDB vs Competitors10 min read

Bloomberg vs Refinitiv vs S&P Capital IQ: Which Financial Terminal Is Worth It?

Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or Capital IQ? Compare the big three on pricing, features, and data quality. Plus, learn what to do when your terminal lacks private company data.
KYB vs. KYC in 2026: Why They Need Separate Workflows
Due diligence10 min read

KYB vs. KYC in 2026: Why They Need Separate Workflows

KYB and KYC verify different things. Here's why running business verification through a KYC workflow fails — and how to build a dedicated corporate verification process.
Best Company Data APIs for 2026: A Buyer's Guide
Top GDB companies12 min read

Best Company Data APIs for 2026: A Buyer's Guide

Compare the best company data APIs for 2026. Detailed reviews of Global Database, Zephira.ai, Dun & Bradstreet, Monetaiq, Moody's, and FactSet — features, pricing, and limitations.
How to Automate Know Your Business (KYB) Checks
Due diligence10 min read

How to Automate Know Your Business (KYB) Checks

Discover how KYB automation works, what to look for in a solution, and how to verify companies, UBOs, and risks via a single API
What is a LEI Number? The Complete Legal Entity Identifier Guide for 2026
Due diligence10 min read

What is a LEI Number? The Complete Legal Entity Identifier Guide for 2026

Learn what a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is, who needs one, how to obtain it, and how it compares to DUNS numbers and company registration IDs.
Top 10 Sumsub Alternatives for KYB, KYC & Identity Verification (2026)
Top GDB companies12 min read

Top 10 Sumsub Alternatives for KYB, KYC & Identity Verification (2026)

Explore the top 10 Sumsub alternatives for 2026. Compare KYC, KYB, UBO mapping, data sourcing, pricing transparency, and compliance automation.
Company Entity Resolution: How to Match Legal Entities Globally (200+ Countries)
Due diligence10 min read

Company Entity Resolution: How to Match Legal Entities Globally (200+ Countries)

Entity resolution is the process of matching records that refer to the same real company, preventing duplicates, compliance risks, and bad data decisions.
Senzing and Global Database Partner to Deliver Verified Entity Intelligence for Compliance and Risk
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Senzing and Global Database Partner to Deliver Verified Entity Intelligence for Compliance and Risk

Company data often comes from siloed sources, with inconsistent identifiers, incomplete ownership context and limited provenance. That creates friction across Master Data Management (MDM), due diligence, third-party and supply chain risk, where teams spend time reconciling duplicates
B2B Anti-Money Laundering (AML): How KYB and AML Software Protect Business Growth
Due diligence7 min read

B2B Anti-Money Laundering (AML): How KYB and AML Software Protect Business Growth

How KYB and AML software help B2B companies prevent financial crime and ensure compliance in complex environments.