LSEG World-Check
Gold Standard PEP & Sanctions Database
Refinitiv World-Check (now part of LSEG) is the gold standard PEP and sanctions database used by 90%+ of global banks for customer and counterparty screening. World-Check's research team of 300+ analysts curates data from 600+ government and regulatory watchlists, global media sources, and proprietary intelligence.
At a glance
Built for
Global Banks · Asset Managers · Law Firms · Corporates
Based in
London, UK (LSEG subsidiary)
Founded
2000
Official source
risk.thomsonreuters.comProfile snapshot
The essentials at a glance
A concise overview of where LSEG World-Check fits in the financial crime technology landscape.
Category
PEP & Sanctions
Customer focus
Global Banks, Asset Managers, Law Firms, Corporates
Headquarters
London, UK (LSEG subsidiary)
Typical deployment
4–8 weeks
Capabilities and implementation
What this vendor profile covers
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Public capabilities
- PEP Database
- Sanctions Screening
- KYC
- Regulatory Compliance
- Due Diligence
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Deployment options
- Cloud / SaaS
- API
- On-Premise
- Batch File
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Common integrations
- REST API
- SFTP Batch
- Salesforce
- Custom integrations
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Trust and support details
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2 Type II
- GDPR
- Dedicated CSM
- 24/7 Enterprise Support
- Professional Services
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