Watchlist Screening

Watchlist Screening is the process of checking individuals and entities against global databases that list sanctioned or high-risk persons, such as sanctioned individuals, politically exposed persons (PEPs), terrorists, and entities involved in financial crimes. It’s a critical component of an organisation’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) compliance programs.

Our solution reduces false positives by allowing you to configure matching rules based on your organisation’s risk appetite. You can tailor the sensitivity of the screening process through adjustable parameters. You have complete control.

Our comprehensive database includes, sanctioned individuals, entities and data from official sanctions lists issued by governments and international bodies. We also include Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), profiles of PEPs globally, including their roles, affiliations, and associated risks. Our Watchlist data sources also provide Regulatory Criminal Watchlists, information on companies and individuals involved in regulatory breaches or criminal activities. The database also contains Specialised Watchlists and niche lists focusing on specific sectors, regions, or types of risk. We source data from hundreds of authoritative global sources across over 200 countries, ensuring extensive and up-to-date coverage. The above are only some of the many that we provide you access to.

We offer flexible access options to suit your organisation’s needs, from a One-to-One Lookup SaaS Platform, that offers a user-friendly web interface for performing individual screenings quickly without extensive setup. We also offer Automated API Integrations that seamlessly integrate our screening capabilities into your existing systems and workflows for real-time, automated screening. Continuously screen your customer base against updated watchlists to maintain compliance with our fully automated Ongoing Monitoring Platform WatchEye. These options allow you to choose the best fit for your operational requirements and technical capabilities.

We grant you access to millions of records from credible sources, including sanctions lists, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and criminal databases. This extensive data ensures you have all the necessary information to meet compliance standards. Our system adheres to guidelines from key regulatory bodies such as AUSTRAC, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Wolfsberg Group, the U.S. PATRIOT Act, and the European Union’s Anti-Money Laundering Directive to name a few.

Our watchlist data is updated in real-time, daily or at frequent intervals, depending on the source we aggregate, to provide you with the most current information available. This timely updating ensures immediate awareness of new sanctions or high-risk entities that could impact your customer base, allowing for prompt risk mitigation.