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Watchlist Checks
 Stay Ahead of Evolving Threats

Screen individuals or entities against over 1,000 watchlists worldwide.

A multi-source worldwide search of International and national Watchlists databases containing over 1000 Watchlist sources. Management of results will be determined by the client. This may mean that results are shared directly with no review if requested. Results reviewed will be reported as confirmed, unconfirmed or none found. Where reported a dated report (extract) will detail facts, description, date, source and relevance to search.

Key Features

  • Worldwide, Multi-Source Coverage
    Searches more than 1,000 watchlists from international and national governments, regulatory bodies, enforcement agencies, and industry sources.
  • Real-Time Updates & Notifications
    Watchlists are updated continuously, and new matches trigger alerts immediately for rapid response.
  • Customizable Screening Scope
    Clients can select specific watchlists or geographic regions to screen against, aligning the process with their risk appetite and regulatory obligations.
  • Seamless System Integration
    Designed to plug into existing workflows and systems via API or batch processing, ensuring smooth implementation and scalability.

Purposes:

  • Identify Watchlist Associations
    Detect whether a person or entity appears on any of over 1,000 international or national watchlists—such as sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEP), or law-enforcement “wanted” databases.

  • Mitigate Compliance and Reputational Risk
    Prevent engagement with flagged individuals or entities, helping you meet AML, counter-terrorism, and industry-specific regulations while safeguarding your brand reputation. 

  • Enable Informed Decision-Making
    Provide clear-cut results—classified as “confirmed,” “unconfirmed,” or “none found”—to support transparent, defensible decision-making and align with client-specified review preferences.

Turn Around Time (TAT):
2 business days
Geographical coverage: Worldwide
SOI Type:
Individuals / Companies

Get Started with our Watchlist Checks

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Iris Transaction

Order placed in Iris platform

Search

Search is performed (Manual or automated)

Identified Records

Records are obtained and the report is populated

Human Review

Quality control review

Confirmation and Final Report

Report is finalized and made available to the client

Report

After a check, whether it results in a “NO NEGATIVE RECORDS FOUND” or “RECORDS FOUND” status, a report is generated with the following key features:

  • Standard Template:
    Reports follow a consistent and user-friendly structure to ensure clarity and ease of understanding.
  • Unique Features:
    Includes clear categorization of findings, actionable insights, and a concise summary of results.
  • Personalization: The report can be white-labeled or customized to match your organization’s branding and specific preferences.

    Integration: Designed to align with your operational needs, the report integrates seamlessly into existing workflows for improved efficiency and usability.

    Preview report visual available on request

    Global Coverage:

    Expanded Country Catalog

    We’re excited to announce the latest countries added to our Watchlist Checks. Need detailed information about specific countries? Contact us, and we’ll provide all the information you need on demand!

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