AML Screening
Mitigate Risk with the World's Most Comprehensive Risk Intelligence
Stay ahead of evolving financial crime threats with uqudo’s industry-leading Anti-Money Laundering screening platform.
Why Leading Financial Institutions Trust uqudo AML Screening
Superior Risk Intelligence
Verify businesses Access from trusted sources under a minute instead of days or weeks
Enterprise-Grade Accuracy
Advanced name matching algorithms with cross-language capabilities to minimize false positives
Real-Time Monitoring
Instantaneous alerts when risk profiles change for complete protection
MEA Regulatory Expertise
Deep understanding of regional compliance frameworks and evolving requirements
Institutional-Quality Solutions
The same risk intelligence trusted by central banks and global financial leaders
Identify Sanctioned Individuals and Entities with Precision
Screen against a meticulously maintained database of global sanctions lists with near-perfect accuracy.
- Access 1700+ global sanction lists updated in real-time by dedicated research teams
- Leverage sophisticated name matching with fuzzy logic and transliteration capabilities
- Receive immediate alerts with fully sourced and auditable results
- Benefit from direct mapping to complete data fields for enhanced due diligence
Detect Political Exposure with Unmatched PEP Coverage
Identify and manage relationships with Politically Exposed Persons through institutional-grade intelligence.
- Screen against 1.7+ million PEPs monitored by global research analysts
- Map complex political structures with proprietary relationship analytics
- Track political regime changes with event-based and time-based reviews
- Implement risk-based approaches that satisfy regulators’ expectations
Mitigate Reputation Risk with Advanced Media Intelligence
Protect your brand with sophisticated adverse media screening trusted by leading global institutions.
- Access 3+ billion articles from 120,000+ verified global news sources
- Filter results intelligently with advanced natural language processing
- Benefit from human analyst verification for critical risk indicators
- Receive fully tagged, categorized and sourced information for audit compliance
Maintain Continuous Compliance with Automated Monitoring
Implement a truly dynamic approach to risk assessment and management with sophisticated ongoing surveillance.
- Establish perpetual monitoring with configurable rescreening frequencies
- Receive structured alerts with risk categorization and prioritization
- Manage cases efficiently through intuitive workflow tools
- Maintain comprehensive audit trails for regulatory examinations
Enterprise-Grade Screening Tailored to Your Risk Profile
-
1
Level 1: Essential Compliance
Sanctions and PEP screening with structured data output enables efficient compliance checks, portfolio monitoring with centralized review capabilities provides ongoing oversight, and configurable risk thresholds aligned with your risk appetite ensure proportionate controls.
-
2
Level 2: Enhanced Protection
-
3
Level 3: Comprehensive Coverage
Frequently Asked Questions
When is AML screening required ?
AML screening is required when onboarding customers or business clients, especially during KYC and also continuously for ongoing monitoring. uqudo supports automated ongoing AML checks, so you don’t have to rescreen manually.
Which firms need AML compliance software?
Any regulated financial institution — banks, fintechs, payment companies — as well as other businesses with AML obligations (e.g. telecoms, crypto, NBFCs) benefit from AML compliance software. uqudo works with banks specifically, offering KYC, transaction monitoring, and AML screening.
How does uqudo’s AML solution prevent false positives?
uqudo’s system uses AI and machine learning (built into transaction monitoring and risk scoring) to refine alerts over time, reducing false positives and focusing on real risks.
Is your AML solution customizable?
Yes, you can configure risk-scoring rules, upload your own watchlists, and set screening parameters to match your risk tolerance. uqudo also offers no-code workflows for case management.
Which compliance regulations does uqudo’s AML solution support?
uqudo’s AML solution supports global AML regulations by screening against extensive international watchlists, a broad PEP database, and wide-coverage adverse media sources to help organizations meet worldwide compliance requirements.
What penalties or issues might occur if AML screening is not implemented? Without proper AML screening:
- High risk of regulatory fines or sanctions
- Legal liabilities for money laundering risks
- Reputational damage (associating with bad actors)
- Operational inefficiencies and higher fraud risk
Why is uqudo known to be one of the top AML solution providers? uqudo is known for its advanced, full-service approach, including
- Extensive screening coverage, including global watchlists, a broad PEP database, and wide adverse media sources
- Continuous automated screening, removing the need for manual re-checks
● Advanced workflow and case management with AI-driven alert prioritization
● Real-time risk scoring with adaptive detection for emerging threats
● Flexible integration options such as SDKs, APIs, and configurable customization
What are the top 5 mistakes when building AML compliance in a company?
1. Relying only on periodic (not continuous) screening
2. Using rigid rules without machine learning, leading to many false positives
3. Not centralising risk data (KYC + transaction + screening), causing fragmented risk view
4. Poor case management or alert escalation workflows are slowing investigations
5. Not customising screening rules, treating all customers with the same risk profile
What is AML in banking?
AML in banking refers to the processes and technologies used to detect and prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. It includes KYC checks, transaction monitoring, and sanctions or PEP screening. uqudo supports banks with AML screening, transaction monitoring, and identity verification to maintain strong compliance.
Top passwordless authentication solutions that facilitate AML compliance?
uqudo enhances AML compliance by offering passwordless biometric authentication that ensures only verified users access financial services. When combined with uqudo’s powerful anti money laundering screening, organisations can reduce identity fraud, strengthen onboarding security, and maintain regulatory compliance.
