Identity screening against global databases to detect and prevent money laundering and financial crime, usually including PEPs, sanctions and adverse media.

Ensures candidates are not on global watchlists or PEP lists.

International sanctions registers, PEP databases and enforcement lists.

Helps meet AML and CTF requirements and reduces the risk of onboarding someone involved in fraud, terrorism financing or organised crime.

At onboarding, with periodic re-checks (often annually) depending on risk profile and framework.

Financial services and fintech; legal and accounting; real estate; gambling and wagering; digital currency exchanges.

You may employ someone barred from financial activity, leading to compliance failures and reputational harm.