AML/PEP Screening

Global sanctions & PEP screening

Screen names against global sanctions lists, politically exposed persons, watchlists and adverse-media sources. Review potential matches within your AML/CFT workflow.

Supports FICA screening
Source details
Global sources
VerifyNow AML and PEP screening result showing sanctions, PEP and adverse media checks

Trusted Global Sanctions Sources

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Platform

Comprehensive screening platform

Run name screening, inspect source context and record the result for your review

Global Coverage

Screen names against global sanctions, PEP and watchlist sources.

Source Context

Review the sources and match details returned for each screening result.

Fuzzy Matching

Advanced name matching algorithms to catch variations and transliterations.

Detailed Reports

Screening reports include match details, sources and match scores where returned.

Regulatory Compliance

Keep screening evidence for review within your FICA and AML/CFT controls.

Batch-ready workflow

Screen a spreadsheet of customer or entity names when you need a periodic customer-book review.

Coverage

What we screen against

Sanctions, PEP, watchlist and adverse-media risk sources

Sanctions Lists

  • OFAC SDN List
  • EU Consolidated List
  • UN Security Council
  • UK Consolidated List
  • World Bank Debarred
  • Interpol Red Notices

PEP Databases

  • Heads of State
  • Government Ministers
  • Senior Politicians
  • Judicial Officials
  • Military Leaders
  • State-Owned Enterprise Executives

Adverse Media

  • Financial Crime
  • Money Laundering
  • Terrorist Financing
  • Corruption
  • Fraud
  • Regulatory Violations

Watchlists

  • FBI Most Wanted
  • DEA Fugitives
  • ATF Most Wanted
  • Europol Wanted
  • Regional Terror Lists
  • Financial Crime Databases
Process

Intelligent screening process

1

Submit Details

Provide individual or entity name, date of birth, and nationality for screening.

2

Fuzzy Matching

The service applies fuzzy name matching across the supported screening sources.

3

Match Scoring

Potential matches include the provider match score and source context where returned.

4

Detailed Report

Receive a report with match details, sources and the screening reference.

No-match result
JANE EXAMPLE
No matches found on sanctions watchlists, PEP databases or AML risk lists.
Clear
Potential-match result
SAMPLE MATCH PERSON
Person Β· sanctions shown first, followed by PEP/watchlist review
Potential match β€” review
Sanctions β€” OFAC SDN
ProgramSDGT β€” Specially Designated Global Terrorist
DOB on record22 Sept 1978
CountryZimbabwe
ListedUnder Executive Order 13224
PEP β€” PEP Database
RoleDeputy Director-General, DTI (2019–2023)
DOB on record14 March 1985
CountrySouth Africa
AliasesSAMPLE PERSON
Screened against OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, UN, UK HMT, SA FIC/National Treasury, PEP and watchlist sources Β· FICA CDD audit entry created
Compliance

Regulatory compliance

Use the screening record as evidence within your AML/CFT compliance process

FATF Recommendations
EU 6th AML Directive
USA PATRIOT Act
UK Money Laundering Regulations
FICA Act 38 of 2001
FIC Guidance Notes
Related checks

Related compliance checks

FAQ

Common questions

What is AML/PEP screening?

AML/PEP screening checks people or entities against sanctions, politically exposed person data, watchlists and adverse-media sources to support FICA and financial-crime risk review.

Who should run AML/PEP checks in South Africa?

Accountable institutions and higher-risk businesses use AML/PEP checks during onboarding, periodic reviews and enhanced due diligence when customer risk needs closer review.

Is AML/PEP screening the same as ID verification?

No. ID verification confirms identity details. AML/PEP screening checks risk signals linked to sanctions, PEP exposure, watchlists and adverse media.

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