Worldbox, a global provider of business, due diligence and credit information, has launched a new portfolio management service, powered by its application-programming interface (API).

The Worldbox Portfolio Management Tool enables customers to focus on their specific customers or suppliers to help manage decision making in production and logistical workflows.

Instructed specifically by the client, Worldbox will supply bespoke management systems providing the most current data sets within schedules outlined by customers.

Adrian Ashurst, Worldbox CEO, said that through this approach customers can define a tailored 'shopping list' of companies that they need to manage, including suppliers, customers, and contract partners particularly wherever information on companies - such as in emerging markets - is not available via current online services.

"More and more customers are approaching us with a need for global monitoring," he said.

"The difficulties faced are that not everything is online: so by utilising our strength in research we can operate efficiently and quickly on the ground with our extensive network and then provide the results through our API while maintaining the 'online' delivery method that customers expect and require,” he added.

All XML company data feeds feature exclusive identification system via WIN Numbers (Worldbox Identification Numbers).

Worldbox specialises in obtaining hard-to-find company information, particularly in developing regions, using its network of on-the-ground agents, serving clients across sectors including Export Credit Risk Insurance, M&A Due Diligence, Anti-Bribery Compliance, and Institutional Investment.

Worldbox’s application-programming interface (API) facilitates the integration of its company data within third-party software, applications and mobile apps via XML feeds, with the information content available in English, French, German or Italian languages.

The firm’s searchable database covers a wide range of accurate company information, including group structures, ownership and linked relationships as well as company reports, credit information, financial data and legal documents.

Comprehensive coverage of all emerging market regions is provided via a network of partners across Africa, the Middle East, the Americas and Asia.