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Sanctions Screening

Operational

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

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Scope · Watchlists PEP Adverse Media Monitoring
// overview

Overview

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

// the brief

Our Sanctions Screening solution provides comprehensive protection against regulatory risk by screening clients, transactions, and counterparties against 200+ global watchlists in real-time.

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

Continuous monitoring ensures immediate alerts when watchlist changes affect your customer base, with full audit trails for regulatory compliance.

amlshield · screeninglive
Match confidence71 / 100
Review
Hits · 24hConfirmed 3Potential 46Cleared
amlshield · audit trailretained
CoverageWatchlistsPEP
Adverse MediaMonitoring
Lists200+ global lists
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Key Features

Comprehensive screening capabilities for complete coverage

F.01

Global Watchlists

Access to 200+ sanctions lists including OFAC, UN, EU, and regional regulators updated in real-time

F.02

PEP Screening

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

F.03

Adverse Media

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

F.04

Fuzzy Matching

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

F.05

Real-Time Screening

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

F.06

Continuous Monitoring

Automatic re-screening when watchlists update with immediate alert generation

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Included Modules

Platform components that power this solution

Included Modules4 included · 2 optional
Sanctions & Watchlist ScreeningReal-time sanctions and PEP screening incl
Client Lifecycle ManagementClient risk classification and scoring incl
Alert ManagementAlert triage and disposition workflows incl
Case ManagementOptional: Investigation case management incl
Transaction MonitoringSolution_Sanctions_Module5_Purpose opt
Regulatory ReportingSolution_Sanctions_Module6_Purpose opt
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A single platform — one client record, one risk profile, one audit trail — shared across every module. Four components compose this solution, with transaction monitoring and regulatory reporting available as optional extensions.

4 included2 optional
// how it works

Screening Workflow

End-to-end screening process

01

Data Ingestion

Receive screening requests

Client onboarding
Transaction screening
Batch processing
02

Matching

Compare against watchlists

Fuzzy name matching
Date of birth validation
Address matching
03

Alert Generation

Create and prioritize alerts

Match scoring
Priority assignment
Auto-close obvious non-matches
04

Review

Analyst investigation

Match verification
Additional research
Disposition decision
05

Resolution

Final action and documentation

Approve or block
Escalate if needed
Document rationale
// outcomes

Key Benefits

What an institution gains by consolidating sanctions, PEP, and adverse-media screening on one platform.

Comprehensive CoverageScreen against 200+ global sanctions lists, PEP databases, and adverse media sources
Reduced False PositivesAdvanced matching algorithms significantly reduce false positives compared to simple name matching
Real-Time ResponseSub-second screening enables integration into transaction processing workflows
Continuous MonitoringAutomatic re-screening when watchlists change ensures ongoing compliance
Audit ComplianceComplete audit trails document every screening decision for regulators
Flexible DeploymentCloud, on-premise, or hybrid deployment to meet your security requirements
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Integration Points

How the solution connects to your existing systems — inputs, outputs, APIs, and scheduled jobs.

Inputs
  • Client 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
Jobs
  • Watchlist updates
  • Continuous monitoring
  • Batch re-screening
Screens against 200+ global lists including OFAC SDN/SSI, UN Consolidated, EU, UK, and Australian DFAT — with full audit trails documenting every screening decision for regulatory examinations.
// evidence

Performance Metrics

Indicative outcomes when sanctions screening is consolidated on one platform.

200+
Watchlists
Global sanctions and PEP lists covered
80%
Response Time
Average screening response time
500ms
Accuracy
Match accuracy with advanced algorithms
99%
Availability
Uptime SLA for real-time screening
Outcomes vary by deployment & data·full audit trail retained

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Use Cases

Deployed across screening touchpoints, each with its own matching posture.

UC/01

Client Onboarding

Screen new clients and beneficial owners before account opening

UC/02

Payment Screening

Real-time screening of wire transfers and international payments

UC/03

Trade Finance

Screen counterparties, vessels, and ports in trade transactions

// faqs

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions compliance and technology teams ask before deployment.

Which watchlists are included?

We provide access to 200+ lists including OFAC SDN/SSI, UN Consolidated, EU, UK, Australian DFAT, and regional lists. Custom lists can be added as needed.

How fast are watchlist updates?

Primary lists like OFAC are updated within minutes of publication. All lists are checked for updates multiple times daily with immediate propagation to screening.

Can we tune the matching sensitivity?

Yes, matching thresholds are fully configurable. You can set different sensitivity levels for different screening types or client risk categories.

What about ongoing monitoring?

All clients are automatically re-screened when watchlists update. Any new matches generate alerts immediately for review.

How do you handle false positives?

Our machine learning models learn from historical dispositions to automatically filter obvious false positives. Confirmed false positives can be whitelisted to prevent future alerts.

Is PEP screening included?

Yes, comprehensive PEP screening is included with coverage of current and former political figures, family members, and close associates across all countries.

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