Integrated Sanctions Screening for SAP®

Does your organization use SAP? Our integration with SAP brings efficient AML and sanctions screening within your ERP system.

Sanctions Screening Guide

Read about setting up an effective Sanctions Screening process in our free Sanctions Screening Guide.

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Seamless Integration with SAP

Our SAP integration enables screening of customer, partner, and employee data against global sanctions, PEP, and watchlists. With open-source ABAP code and a BSD license, it's customizable to your needs.

Extensive Data Coverage for Robust AML and Sanctions Compliance

Sanctions Lists

PEP Data

Criminal Watchlists

Adverse Media (Beta)

Global Sanctions Lists

Global coverage of more than 75+ sanctions and watchlists from 30+ jurisdictions.

All data are updated every 60 minutes, cleansed, standardized and enriched, including auditable timestamps for audit trails.

Updated every 60 Minutes

Cleansed & Enriched

Additional Lists on Demand

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Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)

Our PEP Database covers more than 1M records from every country worldwide, including family members and close associates.

1M Profiles in Database

Global Coverage

Family Members & Close Associates

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Criminal Watchlists

Our Criminal Watchlists Database includes thousands of records from Interpol (Red Notices) and the FBI (Most-Wanted).

FBI Most Wanted

Interpol Red Notices

Updated every 60 Minutes

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Adverse Media (Beta)

Bolster your AML compliance with our global adverse media data screening. Screen against more than 60k global news sources with custom keywords.
(Currently in closed beta)

60k News Sources

Custom Keywords

Global Coverage

Global Sanctions Lists

Global coverage of more than 75+ sanctions and watchlists from 30+ jurisdictions.

All data are updated every 60 minutes, cleansed, standardized and enriched, including auditable timestamps for audit trails.

Updated every 60 Minutes

Cleansed & Enriched

Additional Lists on Demand

Learn More
Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)

Our PEP Database covers more than 1M records from every country worldwide, including family members and close associates.

1M Profiles in Database

Global Coverage

Family Members & Close Associates

Learn More
Criminal Watchlists

Our Criminal Watchlists Database includes thousands of records from Interpol (Red Notices) and the FBI (Most-Wanted).

FBI Most Wanted

Interpol Red Notices

Updated every 60 Minutes

Learn More
Adverse Media (Beta)

Bolster your AML compliance with our global adverse media data screening. Screen against more than 60k global news sources with custom keywords.
(Currently in closed beta)

60k News Sources

Custom Keywords

Global Coverage

Smart Matching Technology

Our name matching technology leverages NLP and Machine Learning to overcome challenges in AML and sanctions screening, including diverse name phenomena and transliteration issues in non-Latin languages.

  • Industry-leading name matching technology based on latest research in AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP)

  • Covers transliteration issues, nicknames, spelling errors, honorifics, and many more 'real-world' matching challenges

  • Significantly reducing false positives while making sure no real matches slip through the cracks

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Phonetic Similarity
Transliteration & Spelling
Semantic Similarity
Multiple Languages
Nicknames, Honorifics etc.

What Our Customers Are Saying

The product is amazing and the tech is tight. We integrated the sanctions.io API within a couple of days and now perform daily screenings of our entire customer base.

Dan Westgarth
COO, Deel Inc.

Sanctions.io combines robust, reliable and industry leading technology with hands on customer support. We implemented full passenger vetting in a matter of days and have had no issues with the API since inception.

Patrick O'Brian
Flight Operations & Business Development,
Innotech-Execaire Aviation Group

We couldn't be happier with sanctions.io. The team is super responsive to our requests for help. In short, total satisfaction!

Randy Trigg
Director of Information Management,
Global Fund for Women

Our experience with sanctions.io has been transformative for our compliance processes. Their reliable and comprehensive sanctions data feeds have provided us with the peace of mind that comes from knowing we're operating within international compliance standards.

Armand Brunelle
CTO, WeFi Technology Group LLC
"The product is amazing and the tech is tight"
Dan Westgarth, COO Deel Inc.
"Industry leading tech combined with hands-on customer support"
Patrick O'Brian, Innotech-Execaire Aviation Group
"We couldn't be happier - total satisfaction!"
Randy Trigg, Director of Information Management, Global Fund for Women
"Our experience with sanctions.io has been transformative."
Armand Brunelle, CTO WeFi Technology Group
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Resources

Implementation Guide
Our Implementation Guide helps you with implementing sanctions.io into your compliance process and systems.
Sanctions Screening Guide
Our Sanctions Screening Guide offers step-by-step instructions to kickstart your sanctions compliance process.
Blog
Our blog is your ultimate source for AML and sanctions guides, regulatory updates, and more.
What Is the BIS Entity List?
The BIS Entity List is a critical U.S. export control tool targeting foreign entities engaged in activities deemed contrary to U.S. national security or foreign policy interests. Businesses must screen all export, re-export, and technology transfer transactions against this list—even those involving intangible items like software or visual inspections. Non-compliance risks are substantial, including hefty fines, criminal charges, and loss of export privileges. Effective compliance requires more than basic screening: firms must implement risk-based programs, classify items accurately, evaluate licensing needs, and maintain robust due diligence processes. As the Entity List changes frequently and can overlap with other sanctions lists, organizations should integrate automated, multi-list screening tools and stay up to date with evolving regulatory guidance to protect their global operations.
Your Compliance Guide to FinCEN 314(a)
FinCEN 314(a) screening is a targeted, event-driven compliance process that requires U.S. financial institutions to search their customer and transaction records for potential matches with individuals or entities suspected of involvement in money laundering or terrorist financing. Unlike ongoing sanctions screening, 314(a) screening is retrospective and confidential, with strict controls over data access and disclosure. Institutions must establish structured internal workflows, use appropriate technology to perform efficient and accurate searches, and ensure timely responses to FinCEN when matches are found. Key challenges include fragmented data, poor recordkeeping, and over-reliance on manual processes, all of which can be mitigated through automation, staff training, and strong governance. A robust 314(a) screening program not only ensures regulatory compliance but also supports broader national security objectives.
APAC Countries with the Highest Sanctions Risk
The Asia-Pacific region presents a complex and often inconsistent sanctions environment, with 17 countries maintaining autonomous sanctions programs. While Australia and New Zealand lead the region with structured, accessible, and high-integrity lists, most other jurisdictions fall short due to vague designations, poor data formatting, and a lack of public guidance. China and Singapore stand out as high-risk due to opaque practices and limited usability, while Malaysia and Indonesia show technical promise but lack accessibility and clarity. Smaller nations often operate under UN mandates, lacking responsive national frameworks. For compliance professionals, navigating APAC sanctions requires robust screening tools, enhanced due diligence, and region-specific expertise to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory alignment.
What Is FinCEN 314(a)? A Compliance Guide for Financial Institutions
FinCEN 314(a) is a key provision of the USA PATRIOT Act that facilitates information sharing between US law enforcement agencies and financial institutions to identify and disrupt potential terrorist financing and significant money laundering activities. While the regulation is US-based, it has implications for UK financial institutions with US operations or correspondent banking relationships, requiring them to respond to periodic information requests about individuals or entities under investigation. Compliance involves conducting internal record searches, maintaining strict confidentiality, adhering to tight reporting timelines, and ensuring data protection practices align with UK GDPR. A robust compliance framework, clear procedures, and regular staff training are essential to meet 314(a) obligations effectively while navigating cross-border legal considerations.
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