Frequently Asked Questions

International AML Search allows a UK firm to carry out checks on Non-UK Nationals from over 150 countries. AML regulations, legislation and guidelines stipulate that searches should contain both positive and negative checking procedures. Positive Identity confirmation is clearly much more difficult to achieve in some countries (like India or Afghanistan for instance) therefore in the details section of the search the information that can be verified is returned - for clarity AML Search International breaks out the two components into Positive Identity and Alerts & Warnings Lists in line with the Joint Money Laundering Steering Group guidelines.