Global Sanctions Screening & Watchlist Checks 

Real-Time Screening & Monitoring of Over 3,000+ Sources: Sanctions, Watchlists, Fitness, and Probity

Instantly Detect Risk – Sanctions, Watchlists, Fitness & Probity

Sanctions and watchlist checks are core to AML compliance—but traditional systems generate too much noise and too little insight.

iComply simplifies AML compliance by delivering real-time sanctions screening across 3,000+ global lists, with built-in watchlist classification, smart filtering, and audit-ready logs.

Automate your sanctions checks, reduce false positives, and stay one step ahead of regulatory risk.

How Sanctions & Watchlist Screening Works

iComply monitors over 3,000 global sanctions & watchlists daily, including OFAC, UN, EU, HMT, DFAT, SECO, and jurisdiction-specific regulators—ensuring up-to-the-minute risk detection.

  • Smart Matching with Fuzzy logic and Levenshtein distance
    Identify exact and near-matches, including aliases, transliterations, and misspellings—reducing false negatives. 
  • Contextual Classification
    Hits are enriched with risk type, relevance, and source authority, so you know what matters and why—improving triage speed and case resolution. 
  • Real-Time Alerts
    New designations trigger immediate alerts, with customizable thresholds and escalation paths for high-risk flags. 
  • Unified Case Management
    All matches feed directly into iComply’s case management system, complete with auto-tagging, timestamped decisions, and audit trail export.

Read our sanctions and watchlist screening procedures documentation to learn more.

Global Sanctions Checks & Watchlist Screening Coverage

iComply supports global sanctions & watchlist compliance in accordance with the FATF guidelines for 195 countries, including all major financial authorities and export control regulators.

We monitor not only high-profile lists like OFAC and UN but also secondary and regional sources across the U.S., EU, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa.

Stay compliant, reduce gaps, and ensure coverage across all cross-border exposure points.

    Cost-effective and really takes the edge off of risk related to the finance industry, the app itself helps us with collaborated data on both natural persons and legal entities.

    Juan Mayen

    CEO, TGU Consulting Group

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    Why Choose iComply?

    1. Built-In Global Sanctions and Watchlist Intelligence
    Screen 3,000+ lists from major and secondary regulators with automatic daily updates—no manual syncing or searching required.

    2. Real-Time Risk Detection
    Hits are enriched, scored, and routed to case management instantly—you act on risk, not spreadsheets.

    3. Advanced Matching Logic
    Fuzzy search, NLP, and edit-distance algorithms surface true matches others miss—while cutting out false positives.

    4. Regulator-Ready Reporting
    Export case histories, match decisions, and audit logs with one click—so you’re always ready for an external audit or internal inquiry.

      Secure and Scalable Architecture

      iComply’s architecture supports financial service providers of any size, from emerging fintechs and crypto to multi-national banks and payment processors.

      Scale effortlessly – whether you are processing hundreds or millions of transactions. Our transaction monitoring system delivers uncompromising speed and security.

      Ensure uptime and performance with elastic scaling logic, optimized infrastructure routing, and geographical server redundancies.

      Built with iComply’s proprietary edge computing technology to ensure data sovereignty, faster processing, and unmatched transparency.

      Built for Leaders in Sanctions Screening Compliance

      iComply’s sanctions and watchlist screening solutions are designed to make your compliance team faster, smarter, and more effective.

      With intelligent case prioritization, audit-ready reporting, and continuous list updates, your team can act quickly and confidently on the alerts that truly matter.

      Eliminate gaps, automate manual reviews, and stay continuously aligned with evolving regulatory expectations—without overwhelming your operations.

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      Solutions Tailored to Your Industry

      iComply’s flexible sanctions and watchlist monitoring solutions easily adapt to the unique risk profile and industry-specific regulatory requirements of:

      • Money Services Businesses (MSBs & MTLs)

      • Legal & Accounting Firms

      • Commercial Banking & Insurance FIs

      • Financial Services Providers (FSPs)

      • Fintech, Wealthtech, & Proptech
      • Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)

      Vaidyanathan Chandrashekhar

      Vaidyanathan Chandrashekhar

      Advisors

      “Chandy,” is a technology and risk expert with executive experience at Boston Consulting Group, Citi, and PwC. With over two decades in financial services, digital transformation, and enterprise risk, he advises iComply on scalable compliance infrastructure for global markets.
      Thomas Linder

      Thomas Linder

      Advisors

      Thomas is a global tax and compliance expert with deep specialization in digital assets, blockchain, and tokenization. As a partner at MME Legal | Tax | Compliance, he advises iComply on regulatory strategy, cross-border compliance, and digital finance innovation.
      Thomas Hardjono

      Thomas Hardjono

      Advisors

      Thomas is a renowned identity and cybersecurity expert, serving as CTO of Connection Science at MIT. With deep expertise in decentralized identity, zero trust, and secure data exchange, he advises iComply on cutting-edge technology and privacy-first compliance architecture.
      Rodney Dobson

      Rodney Dobson

      Advisors

      Rodney is the former President of ADP Canada and international executive with over two decades of leadership in global HR and enterprise technology. He advises iComply with deep expertise in international service delivery, M&A, and scaling high-growth operations across regulated markets.
      Praveen Mandal

      Praveen Mandal

      Advisors

      Praveen is a serial entrepreneur and technology innovator, known for leadership roles at Lucent Bell Labs, ChargePoint, and the Stanford Linear Accelerator. He advises iComply on advanced computing, scalable infrastructure, and the intersection of AI, energy, and compliance tech.
      Paul Childerhose

      Paul Childerhose

      Advisors

      Paul is a Canadian RegTech leader and founder of Maple Peak Group, with extensive experience in financial services compliance, AML, and digital transformation. He advises iComply on regulatory alignment, operational strategy, and scaling compliance programs in complex markets.
      John Engle

      John Engle

      Advisors

      John is a seasoned business executive with senior leadership experience at CIBC, UBS, and Accenture. With deep expertise in investment banking, private equity, and digital transformation, he advises iComply on strategic growth, partnerships, and global market expansion.
      Jeff Bandman

      Jeff Bandman

      Advisors

      Jeff is a former CFTC official and globally recognized expert in financial regulation, fintech, and digital assets. As founder of Bandman Advisors, he brings deep insight into regulatory policy, market infrastructure, and innovation to guide iComply’s global compliance strategy.
      Greg Pearlman

      Greg Pearlman

      Advisors

      Greg is a seasoned investment banker with over 35 years of experience, including leadership roles at BMO Capital Markets, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup. Greg brings deep expertise in financial strategy and growth to support iComply's expansion in the RegTech sector.
      Deven Sharma

      Deven Sharma

      Advisors

      Deven is the former President of S&P and a globally respected authority in risk, data, and capital markets. With decades of leadership across financial services and tech, he advises iComply on strategic growth, governance, and the future of trusted data in AML compliance.