Break Through The Noise with Accurate Adverse Media Screening

Adverse media screening is an organized process of scanning various news articles, government reports or other public sources for any negative information about a client, both at the time of onboarding and on an ongoing basis. This proactive approach ensures risks are timely detected and mitigated.

In the AML context, adverse media is a critical part of risk assessment. It is any negative information discovered about a client or associated parties suggesting a higher risk of involvement in financial crime. Presence of adverse media may lead to further investigations and review.

An adverse media check is a search conducted on a specific individual or entity to determine if there is any negative news or information associated with them. This is a practical application of the broader adverse media screening process and may be performed during different stages of customer lifecycle, such as during onboarding or when a trigger event occurs.

What isn't captured in sanctions/watchlists might exist in adverse media. Thus, our adverse media screening solutions are recommended to detect risks ahead of time. With advanced sentiment analysis, financial institutions may adhere to compliance and prevent money laundering.

The word negative combines more significant aspects of unfavorable news related to individuals, organizations, or entities. While synonymously used with adverse media, both differ significantly because adverse media combines negative information tied to criminal activities, financial irregularities, lawsuits, and regulatory violations.