Compliance list metadata

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Managed reference data for 1,004 compliance lists such as sanctions lists, watchlists, and politically exposed persons (PEP).

Description

CDQ manages structured reference metadata for 1,004 global compliance lists used in regulatory screening, risk monitoring, and business partner compliance processes. These lists originate from governments, international organizations, regulators, and law enforcement authorities and contain entities, individuals, or organizations that require special due diligence.

A compliance list is a publicly issued dataset that identifies persons or organizations linked to sanctions programs, enforcement actions, financial crime risks, or political exposure. Companies use such lists to support regulatory compliance, sanctions screening, anti money laundering (AML), and know your customer (KYC) activities. The CDQ compliance list metadata provides a centralized overview of available sources, helping organizations understand which lists exist, how they differ, and how they can be integrated into compliance workflows.

Sanction lists

CDQ maintains metadata for 96 international sanction lists published by authorities such as governments, the United Nations, and financial regulators. A sanction list identifies individuals, companies, vessels, or organizations that are subject to restrictive measures such as asset freezes, trade restrictions, or financial prohibitions.

Sanction lists are a key component of regulatory compliance and sanctions screening programs. Organizations use them to detect restricted business partners, prevent prohibited transactions, and reduce exposure to geopolitical risks. The lists below provide structured access to globally relevant sanctions programs across multiple jurisdictions.

Watch lists

In addition to formal sanctions programs, CDQ manages metadata for 639 watch lists issued by regulators, enforcement agencies, and supervisory bodies. A watch list typically highlights individuals or organizations that require increased monitoring, for example due to enforcement actions, regulatory warnings, criminal investigations, or public alerts.

Unlike sanction lists, watch lists do not always impose direct legal restrictions. Instead, they provide early risk signals that help companies strengthen due diligence and risk based monitoring. Integrating watch lists into compliance processes supports proactive risk management and improves transparency in business partner screening.

PEP lists

CDQ also manages metadata for 269 politically exposed persons (PEP) lists from many jurisdictions worldwide. A PEP list contains individuals who hold prominent public functions or have significant political influence, which may increase corruption or bribery risk according to regulatory guidance.

PEP screening is an important element of anti money laundering and financial crime prevention programs. Organizations use these lists to apply enhanced due diligence, assess reputational risk, and comply with international compliance standards. The following datasets provide structured access to country specific PEP sources that support consistent identification of politically exposed persons.

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