Sanctions & Watchlist Screening

Real-time screening against global watchlists, PEP databases, and adverse media sources

Overview

Our Screening module provides comprehensive protection against regulatory risk by screening customers, transactions, and counterparties against global watchlists in real-time.

Advanced intelligent matching algorithms handle name variations, transliterations, and misspellings while minimizing false positives. PEP screening with family and associate links provides complete political exposure coverage.

Continuous monitoring ensures instant alerts when your customer base is affected by watchlist changes, with complete audit trails for regulatory compliance.

Key Features

Comprehensive screening capabilities for complete coverage

Global Watchlists

Access to global sanctions lists including OFAC, UN, EU, and regional regulators updated in real-time

PEP Screening

Comprehensive PEP database with family members, close associates, and state-owned enterprises

Adverse Media

Automated screening against news sources for financial crime, fraud, and reputational risk

Intelligent Matching

Advanced algorithms handle name variations, transliterations, phonetic matching, and misspellings

Real-Time Screening

Sub-second response times for transaction and payment screening at point of execution

False Positive Reduction

Machine learning filters reduce false positives significantly compared to simple name matching

Key Benefits

Comprehensive Coverage: Screen against global sanctions lists, PEP databases, and adverse media sources from multiple jurisdictions

Reduced False Positives: Advanced matching algorithms significantly reduce false positives compared to simple name matching

Real-Time Response: Sub-second screening enables integration into transaction processing workflows

Continuous Monitoring: Automatic rescreening when watchlists change ensures ongoing compliance

Audit Compliance: Complete audit trails document every screening decision for regulators

Flexible Deployment: Cloud, on-premise, or hybrid deployment to meet your security requirements

Integration Points

Inputs

Customer onboarding systems

Payment processing

Wire transfer systems

Trade finance platforms

Outputs

Core banking systems

Case management

Regulatory reporting

APIs

Real-time screening API

Batch screening API

Watchlist management API

Scheduled Jobs

Watchlist updates

Continuous monitoring

Batch rescreening

Performance Metrics

60%

Faster Reviews

Reduction in alert review time

80%

Fewer False Positives

Reduction in false positive alerts

85%

Detection Accuracy

True match identification rate

99%

System Uptime

Platform availability guarantee

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Use Cases

Customer Onboarding

Screen new customers and beneficial owners before account opening

Payment Screening

Real-time screening of wire transfers and international payments

Trade Finance

Screen counterparties, vessels, and ports in trade transactions

Frequently Asked Questions

What watchlists are included?
How fast are watchlist updates?
Can we tune matching sensitivity?
What about continuous monitoring?
How do you handle false positives?
Is PEP screening included?

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