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Risk Data | World-Check Data

World-Check

World-Check (WC) dataset is a proprietary, structured database used for screening and due diligence.

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Key facts for World-Check

Coverage metric

Geography:
North America, Asia / Pacific, EMEA, Latin America and the Caribbean
History:
From 2000
Coverage count:
Legal entities - 5,800,000 Organisations/People

Delivery metadata

Data Frequency
Continuous
Language
English
Delivery methods:
Excel, Deployed/Onsite Servers, API, Web Service, SFTP, Cloud, Desktop, FTP, Bulk, Website, Digital Files
Data formats:
PDF, GZIP, XML, JSON, CSV, Text, Python, HTML, Bitmap, MPEG, User Interface, PCAP
Minimum service frequency
Continuous

Overview of World-Check

RISK INTELLIGENCE RECORDS

Structured Risk Intelligence for Screening

SCREENING COVERAGE


  1. Screen 5.8M+ individuals and organisations using structured risk records
  2. Support KYC, AML, PEP and sanctions screening workflows
  3. Enable onboarding, monitoring and due diligence activities
SCREEN HIGH-RISK RELATIONSHIPS

Strengthen Compliance and Reduce Risk

COMPLIANCE CONFIDENCE


  1. Identify financial crime, regulatory and reputational risks earlier
  2. Improve onboarding and third-party screening decisions
  3. Support ongoing monitoring across global relationships


BUILT FOR FINANCIAL CRIME COMPLIANCE

Built on Consolidated Global Risk Data

GLOBAL RISK DATABASE


  1. Highly structured and consolidated records for each individual and entity
  2. Names in 20+ Latin languages and 40+ non‑Latin scripts
  3. Categorised into 30+ groups (e.g. individuals, organisations, vessels, or aircrafts)




Description of the dataset

World-Check delivers highly structured, risk-related intelligence via a subscription-only proprietary database of individuals and entities. The service is made available to commercial organisations and government agencies to support the management and mitigation of reputational, regulatory, and financial risks.

It assists clients in complying with regulations related to: Know Your Customer (KYC); Know Your Supplier (KYS); Anti-Money Laundering (AML); Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT); Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC); Politically Exposed Persons (PEP); Customer Due Diligence (CDD); and Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO).

The service supports new client screening during onboarding and account opening, as well as retrospective and ongoing screening of existing relationships. It also enables payment screening (including cross-border), end-client validation, correspondent banking, as well as third-party vendor and supplier screening.

Accessing the dataset

This dataset can be used by the following products. Talk to us to learn more about different packages and offerings.

World-Check One API
REST/JSON screening API delivered over HTTPS for integrating World-Check Risk Intelligence into client systems. Supports high-volume screening for onboarding, know-your-customer and third-party due diligence, with configurable screening settings and ongoing monitoring. API schema and documentation are provided via a developer portal.
  • Data formats:
    • XML, JSON, Text
  • Delivery methods:
    • Web Service, API, Cloud, Desktop
  • Minimum service frequency:
    • Real‑Time
  • Service Frequency Description:
    • Daily,Intraday Snapshot,Real Time

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