The velocity Country Risk Score model is based on a modular and transparent methodology. The CRS can be adjusted and updated in real-time based on significant events, such as regulatory regime adverse rating, narcotics sanction, terror sanction, credit downgrade, terrorist attack, or corruption conviction. Moreover, the methodology is based on multiple layers, where each additional layer captures an amount of risk reflected in the final score. Due to the highly modular and transparent equation-driven calculations that the CRS model employs, all risk dimensions are readily apparent to the user, providing significant flexibility in either including or excluding a specific risk dimension, based on the user’s application requirements.

The CRS model is distinguished by its one-of-a-kind incorporation of both quantitative survey results and qualitative experiences, resulting in the CRS being comprehensive and expansive. The scoring model captures an expansive set of risk dimensions while being both inclusive and modular so that no single criteria can predominate over the other. The methodology augments actual statistics with perceptions.