What is sanctions screening?
Checking a person or firm against watchlists.
Definition
Sanctions screening checks a person or business against national and international watchlists to ensure you are not dealing with a sanctioned party.
In plain English
In plain English: sanctions screening is checking whether a person or company appears on any watchlist of parties you’re not allowed to do business with. It’s a baseline control in AML.
Why it matters
Transacting with a sanctioned entity carries serious legal and reputational consequences — screening is a baseline control.
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What is sanctions screening?
Sanctions screening checks a person or business against national and international watchlists to ensure you’re not dealing with a sanctioned party.
Why does sanctions screening matter?
Transacting with a sanctioned entity carries serious legal and reputational consequences, so screening is a baseline control.
What lists are used for sanctions screening?
Screening typically uses national and international sanctions and watchlists, often alongside PEP and adverse-media checks.
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