The Adverse Media module is a software solution designed to aggregate and analyze negative news and articles related to individuals or entities. It complements Know Your Customer (KYC) processes by providing an additional layer of risk assessment, drawing from a vast pool of verified and trusted industry sources, expert blogs, and reliable news outlets across more than 90 languages and 235 countries and territories. The module’s screening focus can be customized using keywords, allowing organizations to tailor their risk evaluation according to specific needs.

Key Features

More accurate risk evaluation

• Screens for negative media reports about individuals and entities.
• Enhances the accuracy of reputational risk assessments.

Broad coverage & verified sources

• Accesses a diverse pool of verified and trusted industry sources and news outlets.
• Covers over 90 languages and 235 countries and territories.

Customizable screening

• Screening focus can be tailored using keywords.
• Enables organizations to adjust risk evaluation to specific requirements.

Benefits

Enhanced compliance

• Supports regulatory compliance by providing a comprehensive overview of reputational risks.
• Improves the accuracy of PEP and sanctions list screening.

Informed decision-making

• Enables organizations to make more informed decisions based on adverse media reports.
• Aligns with internal compliance processes.