What the check is?
Verification of identity and screening against global watchlists, sanctions lists and databases related to money laundering, terrorism financing and financial crime. Often includes a PEP check.
What the value is?
Meets Anti Money Laundering requirements and confirms identity.
What does it check?
Identity documents screened against government and financial databases.
Why do you do it?
Supports compliance, reduces exposure to financial and reputational risk and helps ensure your workforce or customer base does not include individuals linked to criminal activity.
How often does it need to be checked?
At onboarding or hiring, then reviewed periodically (typically every 1–3 years; more frequent for high risk roles).
Is this industry specific? If yes, what industries?
Financial services; legal and accounting; gaming and gambling; real estate; crypto and digital assets; any regulated business handling large transactions.
Risk of not doing it?
You risk breaching AML laws, facing penalties and exposing your business to financial crime.