Local Access Across the Post-Soviet States: Central Asia, the Caucasus, Russia & Belarus
WHO WE ARE
Goodwill Securities (GS) is a boutique risk advisory firm founded by Azamat Lukmanov, a business intelligence and investigations specialist with 10+ years of experience.
We provide tailored analytical solutions that help clients identify and mitigate reputational, commercial, political, and regulatory risks when operating across the Former Soviet Union (FSU) region, including Russia, Belarus, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.
Our primary expertise lies in reputational risk analysis, with a specific focus on evaluating the integrity, reliability, and background of business partners, employees, and counterparties.
We combine deep regional expertise, an on-the-ground mindset, and a trusted network of local contacts to operate where public records fail and relationships decide outcomes — delivering insights you can trust and act on with confidence.
WHAT WE DO
As a trusted subcontractor to leading international consulting firms — and a direct partner to select clients — we enhance the quality, credibility, and depth of their deliverables through the following services:
Integrity Due Diligence
We conduct discreet, in-depth checks to verify the integrity, reputation, and affiliations of companies and individuals before you engage with them.
Corporate Intelligence
We gather and analyze strategic information to help you make informed business decisions and protect your commercial interests.
Political & Regulatory Risk Analysis
We assess the political climate, regulatory environment, and stakeholder landscape to identify risks that may affect your operations.
Investment Migration Due Diligence
We provide comprehensive background checks for individuals involved in investment migration programs to ensure compliance and credibility.
Industry Risk Assessments
We deliver sector-specific risk analyses, highlighting potential challenges, market dynamics, and regulatory hurdles.
Non-Standard Requests
We handle complex, highly specific intelligence tasks, tailoring our approach to your unique objectives and constraints.
JURISDICTIONS
Deep local expertise, trusted networks, and mastery of databases across our jurisdictions.
Russia and Belarus
Extensive track record spanning almost all sectors, regions, and levels.
South Caucasus
Comprehensive coverage in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
Mongolia
Extensive knowledge of the business landscape and access to local registries and databases.
Central Asia
Full and confident coverage of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
Turkey and Middle East
Proven access to corporate information via personal networks, local partnerships, and specialized databases across Turkey, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf States.
Top 3 Reasons to Choose Us
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High Quality
Our reports meet the standards of the world’s leading risk advisory firms.
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Reasonable Pricing
As subcontractors, we maintain fair and competitive rates for our clients.
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Flexible, Client-Focused
Tailored approach to each client, focused on addressing their specific needs.
Our clients’ words speak to the quality of our work. While NDAs prevent us from naming them, they include leading consulting firms from the UK, EU, Hong Kong, Australia, and Russia. The excerpts below come from our working correspondence.
"They're awesome. And I love the way they compare findings (humint and osint, site visits, etc.) and always go the extra mile to find explanations. Legend!"
International company from EU*
This is original text of an ultimate client that was shared with us by our client
"Regarding project ***, I believe this was Azamat, right? Pass on my thanks for the report and tell him really great job. Intuitive, smart, coordinated and strategically sound approach".
Leading risk advisory firm*
This is original text of an ultimate client that was shared with us by our client
Dear, I already reviewed the reports and I find it very professional, within the standards that our company maintains.
International consulting firm
Director from the director of the London office of an international corporate security firm
"Азамат, добрый день! Отчет прошел на ура, я бы сказал, клиент был оооочень доволен! Так, что отличная работа и отличная команда! Если можно сбросьте инвойс, мы постараемся сразу оплатить".
Client from Russia
The company specializes in integrating sustainable development principles into the management of businesses and territories
"Азамат. Вот хочу с Вами поделиться (внизу). Думаю, прекрасная оценка Вашей работы. Соответственно, я опять же порекомендовал Вас внести с список наших официальных партнеров-вендоров. Спасибо за работу".
Client from an Australia
Russian-speaking partner of an Australian company in the field of risk management
"Азамат, здравствуйте! Спасибо, отчеты получил и внимательно посмотрел. Хорошая профессиональная работа, никаких сомнений".
Client from EU
Russian-speaking partner of the company
"Dear Azamat, Thank you for your continued support on our assignments. Last year saw a steady stream of work in Russia and the FSU, and your input led to quality reporting on our side and repeat business from satisfied clients".
