KnowYourCountry provides free licenses to our full Subscription area for all Regulators, FCUs, and related Government Agencies.

What does KnowYourCountry offer?

Comprehensive Country Risk Assessments

  • Holistic Risk Evaluation: Geography is a fundamental element in assessing a customer’s overall money laundering and terrorism financing risk. Transactions involving counterparties in high-risk countries can significantly increase exposure to illicit financial activities.
  • Country-Specific Data: We provide up-to-date, detailed reports and risk scores for over 240 jurisdictions, covering factors such as AML/CFT regulations, sanctions, bribery and corruption, economic climate, and the quality of oversight for sectors like cryptocurrencies and virtual asset service providers.
  • Standardized Methodology: We employ a recognized 10-point methodology, enabling you to benchmark and compare country risks consistently, which is essential for regulatory compliance and effective supervision.

Efficiency and Accuracy

  • Centralized Information: Instead of manually gathering and analysing disparate data from multiple sources, you can access consolidated, government- and regulator-sourced information in one place. This streamlines the risk assessment process and reduces the chance of missing critical information.
  • Enhanced Decision-Making: The platform’s risk dashboards and detailed reports allow you to make informed, data-driven decisions when evaluating jurisdictional AML/CFT risks, supporting more accurate and defensible regulatory actions.

Regulatory Compliance and Oversight

  • Meeting International Standards: We help you align with international AML/CFT standards, such as those set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), by providing comprehensive data on countries’ compliance and risk factors.
  • Supporting Supervision and Enforcement: Regulators are tasked with ensuring that financial institutions comply with AML/CFT requirements. We assist in identifying higher-risk jurisdictions that may require enhanced due diligence, monitoring, or even restrictions on certain transactions.

Adaptability and Integration

  • Customizable Access: We offer access via web portal or API, allowing regulators and government agencies to integrate our data into their internal systems for automated risk assessments and ongoing monitoring.
  • Sector-Specific Analysis: We also provide risk scoring for over 40 industries/sectors, enabling regulators to tailor their oversight to the unique risk profiles of different parts of the economy.

Conclusion

We provide a robust, efficient, and standardized way to assess and manage the complex risks associated with cross-border financial activity. By leveraging comprehensive data, recognized methodologies, and user-friendly interfaces, you can better fulfil your mandates to protect the financial system from money laundering and terrorist financing threats.

Meet with KnowYourCountry

Regulators, FCUs, and related Government Agencies from the following countries have signed up for Membership access: –

  • Anguilla
  • Belize
  • Bermuda
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Brunei
  • Costa Rica
  • Ecuador
  • Ethiopia
  • Germany
  • Gibraltar
  • Guernsey
  • Ireland
  • Isle of Man
  • Jersey
  • Jordan
  • Kuwait
  • Latvia
  • Malta
  • Mauritius
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Pakistan
  • Peru
  • San Marino
  • South Africa
  • Tonga
  • Turkey
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • USA
  • EU & UN