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What are "Collections" in sanctions.io?

Collections are predefined groups of related watchlists that let you screen against an entire category of lists in a single selection; no need to pick each list individually.

When you select a Collection, you're automatically screening against every list within that category, ensuring broad and complete coverage for your compliance workflow.

Available Collections

Sanctions Lists: Screens against major global sanctions regimes, including OFAC (USA), UN, EU, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, and more.

PEP Lists: Covers a comprehensive global database of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and their relatives and close associates (RCAs).

Crime Lists: Screens against criminal watchlists, including INTERPOL Red Notices, Europol Most Wanted, and FBI Most Wanted.

High-Risk Jurisdictions: Screens against high-risk and non-cooperative jurisdictions, including FATF black and grey lists, OFAC country programs, FinCEN advisories, and EU non-cooperative jurisdiction lists.

Adverse Media: Screens against highly trusted global news sources to detect adverse media coverage associated with a subject. (availability depends on your subscription plan)

Where can I use Collections?

Collections are available across all screening methods:

  • Screening Portal → Select a Collection under Advanced Search Options when running a manual single screening. The Sanctions Lists Collection is selected by default if no other selection is made.
  • Batch Screening and Monitoring Portal (Template) → Use the corresponding short codes in the data_source column of your screening template: SANCTIONS-LISTS, PEP, CRIME, HIGH-RISK-JURISDICTIONS , ADV-MEDIA
  • API → Pass the collection code(s) in the data_source parameter of your screening request (e.g., "sanctions-lists,pep,crime").

What lists are included in each Collection?

Each collection maps to a specific set of watchlists. You can see exactly which lists are included by checking the Screening Collection column on our Watchlist Coverage page.

Have questions? Chat with us directly on the Help Center page or email us at help@sanctions.io.