Adverse media: What is it, and what adverse media intelligence does ComplyAdvantage offer? – ComplyAdvantage Mesh Knowledge Base

Adverse media refers to negative information about individuals or entities that appears in news sources, whether traditional media, online platforms, or social networks. This information can indicate involvement in activities that pose financial, compliance, or reputational risks, such as fraud, money laundering, terrorism, or other criminal behavior.

Importance of adverse media screening

Adverse media screening is a critical component of a comprehensive risk management strategy. By identifying and assessing negative news, businesses can:

Mitigate risks: Proactively identify potential threats and take appropriate action to avoid financial, compliance, and reputational damage.
Ensure compliance: Meet regulatory requirements by monitoring for negative news as part of due diligence and ongoing monitoring processes.
Protect reputation: Safeguard the organization's reputation by avoiding associations with individuals or entities involved in illicit activities.

ComplyAdvantage adverse media intelligence

ComplyAdvantage offers a robust adverse media screening tool that provides comprehensive coverage and timely updates. Our adverse media intelligence includes:

Global coverage: We monitor over 200 countries and territories, ensuring comprehensive global coverage.

Immediate updates: Our adverse media data is updated every day, ensuring you have access to the latest information.
Advanced categorization: Adverse media articles are categorized into over 50 categories, allowing for precise and relevant screening.
Multi-language support: Our tool supports 16 languages, enabling effective screening across diverse regions and languages.
Regulatory alignment: Our adverse media screening is designed to meet regulatory requirements, helping you comply with the latest standards.

ComplyAdvantage offers market-leading adverse media intelligence that provides comprehensive coverage and timely updates. It includes:

Extensive coverage: Our adverse media intelligence is eight times larger than the next biggest provider, ensuring unparalleled depth and breadth of information.
Frequent updates: We add five times more profiles each month than the next biggest competitor, ensuring you have the most current data.
Advanced categorization: We use machine learning models for surgically precise categorization of adverse media, unlike competitors who rely on outdated and ineffective keyword approaches. This method reduces the burden on analysts by providing precise alerts rather than broad, unspecific ones. See the list of categories below.
Contextual data: Our data reflects context, not just keywords, which means more relevant and actionable information.
Comprehensive coverage: We cover all 22 predicate offenses, ensuring alignment with financial crime, unlike other providers who cover broad, non-specific media.
Designed for AML/CFT: Our adverse media intelligence is specifically designed for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) needs.
Granular search selection: Our tool allows for granular search selection to align with specific risks.
Rich combined profiles: We provide rich profiles combined with the latest media, delivering comprehensive insights.
Precise results: Our precise results lead to reduced false positives, saving time and resources.

Categories covered

ComplyAdvantage categorizes negative news into various categories to ensure precise and relevant screening. Explore the extensive list of adverse media categories covered by ComplyAdvantage to enhance your risk management processes.

Category	Sub Category
Property	Piracy
Property	Property Theft
Property	Property Larceny
Property	Property Misappropriation
Property	Property Embezzlement
Property	Property Burglary
Property	Property Possession of stolen property
Property	Property Copyright infringement
Property	Property Intellectual property electronic piracy
Financial AML/CFT	Money laundering
Financial AML/CFT	Financial AML/CFT Insider trading
Financial AML/CFT	Financial AML/CFT Tax related offenses
Financial AML/CFT	Financial AML/CFT Tax evasion
Financial AML/CFT	Financial AML/CFT Market manipulation
Fraud-linked	Fraud
Fraud-linked	Fraud-linked Scams
Fraud-linked	Fraud-linked Swindles
Fraud-linked	Fraud-linked Counterfeiting
Fraud-linked	Fraud-linked Forgery
Fraud-linked	Fraud-linked Identity theft
Fraud-linked	Fraud-linked Impersonation
Fraud-linked	Fraud-linked Mortgage fraud
Fraud-linked	Fraud-linked Identity fraud
Fraud-linked	Fraud-linked Corporate fraud
Fraud-linked	Fraud-linked Electronic fraud (E-fraud)
Fraud-linked	Fraud-linked Misrepresentation
Fraud-linked	Fraud-linked VAT fraud
Fraud-linked	Fraud-linked Counterfeiting currency
Fraud-linked	Fraud-linked Residential fraud
Fraud-linked	Fraud-linked Non-specified fraud
Narcotics AML/CFT	Drug trafficking
Narcotics AML/CFT	Narcotics AML/CFT Drug distribution
Narcotics AML/CFT	Narcotics AML/CFT Drug production
Narcotics AML/CFT	Narcotics AML/CFT Drug dealing
Violence AML/CFT	Kidnapping
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Abduction
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Held against will
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Murder (Committed, planned, or attempted)
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Child pornography
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT People trafficking
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Organ trafficking
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Arms trafficking
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Homicide
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Assassination
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Coercion
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Child sexual abuse
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Pimping
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Sex trafficking
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Human trafficking
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Slavery
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Sexual exploitation (incl. of children)
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Grievous bodily harm/injury
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Illegal restraint
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Hostage taking
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Extortion
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Robbery
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Child trafficking
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Illegal possession of guns, weapons, or explosives
Violence AML/CFT	Violence AML/CFT Illegal sale of guns, weapons, or explosives
Terrorism	Terrorist related
Terrorism	Terrorism Member of terrorist organisation
Terrorism	Terrorism Terrorist attack
Terrorism	Terrorism Terror/terrorist financing
Terrorism	Terrorism Aiding of terrorists/terrorism
Terrorism	Terrorism Cyberterrorism
Terrorism	Terrorism Political terrorism
Terrorism	Terrorism Terroristic oppression
Cybercrime	Computer related cyber crime
Cybercrime	Cybercrime Illegal access to information systems
Cybercrime	Cybercrime Illegal system interference
Cybercrime	Cybercrime Illegal data interference
Cybercrime	Cybercrime Illegal interception
General AML/CFT	Bribery
General AML/CFT	General AML/CFT Graft
General AML/CFT	General AML/CFT Kickbacks
General AML/CFT	General AML/CFT Political corruption
General AML/CFT	General AML/CFT Organised crime
General AML/CFT	General AML/CFT Criminal association
General AML/CFT	General AML/CFT Racketeering
General AML/CFT	General AML/CFT Smuggling (excl. drugs, money, people or guns/weapons/arms)
General AML/CFT	General AML/CFT Poaching
General AML/CFT	General AML/CFT Illegal logging
General AML/CFT	General AML/CFT Animal cruelty
General AML/CFT	General AML/CFT Corruption
General AML/CFT	General AML/CFT Other environmental crime
General AML/CFT	General AML/CFT People smuggling
General AML/CFT	General AML/CFT Migrant smuggling
General AML/CFT	General AML/CFT Smuggling of animals
General AML/CFT	General AML/CFT Illegal pollution / waste
General AML/CFT	General AML/CFT Migrant trafficking
General AML/CFT	General AML/CFT Sanctions violation / risk / connection
General AML/CFT	General AML/CFT Tax related smuggling
Regulatory	Antitrust
Regulatory	Regulatory Price fixing
Regulatory	Regulatory Illegal gambling
Regulatory	Regulatory Forfeiture
Regulatory	Regulatory Denied entity
Regulatory	Regulatory Anti-competitive issues
Regulatory	Regulatory Product dumping
Regulatory	Regulatory Regulatory issues
Regulatory	Regulatory Regulatory breach
Regulatory	Regulatory Greenmail
Regulatory	Regulatory Churning
Regulatory	Regulatory Regulatory fines
Regulatory	Regulatory Collusion
Regulatory	Regulatory Industry sanctions / fine / discipline
Regulatory	Regulatory Securities violations
Financial Difficulty	Bankruptcy
Financial Difficulty	Financial difficulty Financial difficulty
Financial Difficulty	Financial difficulty Unexpected resignation of CFO
Financial Difficulty	Financial difficulty Lay offs / retrenchments / furloughs
Financial Difficulty	Financial difficulty Store closures
Financial Difficulty	Financial difficulty Late payment to creditors
Violence Non-AML/CFT	Rape
Violence Non-AML/CFT	Violence NON AML/CFT Sexual abuse
Violence Non-AML/CFT	Violence NON AML/CFT Pedophilia
Violence Non-AML/CFT	Violence NON AML/CFT Assault
Violence Non-AML/CFT	Violence NON AML/CFT Battery
Violence Non-AML/CFT	Violence NON AML/CFT Domestic abuse
Violence Non-AML/CFT	Violence NON AML/CFT Elder child abuse
Violence Non-AML/CFT	Violence NON AML/CFT Physical abuse
Violence Non-AML/CFT	Violence NON AML/CFT Domestic violence
Violence Non-AML/CFT	Violence NON AML/CFT Molestation
Violence Non-AML/CFT	Violence NON AML/CFT Sexual harassment
Violence Non-AML/CFT	Violence NON AML/CFT Purposeful transmission of HIV
Violence Non-AML/CFT	Violence NON AML/CFT Human rights abuses by state and non-state actors
Violence Non-AML/CFT	Violence NON AML/CFT Genocide
Violence Non-AML/CFT	Violence NON AML/CFT War crimes
Violence Non-AML/CFT	Violence NON AML/CFT Massacres
Violence Non-AML/CFT	Violence NON AML/CFT Torture
Violence Non-AML/CFT	Violence NON AML/CFT Illegal pornography
Violence Non-AML/CFT	Violence NON AML/CFT Manslaughter
Violence Non-AML/CFT	Violence NON AML/CFT Other violent crime
Violence Non-AML/CFT	Violence NON AML/CFT Other sexual crime
Other Financial	Loan sharking
Other Financial	Other financial Usury
Other Financial	Other financial Predatory lending
Other Financial	Other financial Questionable billing practices
Other Financial	Other financial Non specific financial crime
Other Financial	Other financial Tax avoidance (not illegal)
Other Financial	Other financial Creative accounting
Other Serious	Perjury
Other Serious	Other Serious Obstruction of justice
Other Serious	Other Serious False filings
Other Serious	Other Serious False statements
Other Serious	Other Serious Fugitive
Other Serious	Other Serious Election interference
Other Serious	Other Serious Escaped from imprisonment
Other Serious	Other Serious Arson
Other Serious	Other Serious Spying
Other Serious	Other Serious Espionage
Other Serious	Other Serious Treason
Other Serious	Other Serious Civil disorder
Other Minor	Possession of drugs
Other Minor	Other Minor Possession of drug paraphernalia
Other Minor	Other Minor Illegal prostitution
Other Minor	Other Minor Misconduct
Other Minor	Other Minor Vandalism
Other Minor	Other Minor False advertising
Other Minor	Other Minor Drug possession
Other Minor	Other Minor Labour abuse
Other Minor	Other Minor DUI (Driving under the influence)
Other Minor	Other Minor Health & safety issue
Other Minor	Other Minor Human resource issue/dispute
Other Minor	Other Minor Litigation
Other Minor	Other Minor Security related issue
Other Minor	Other Minor Minor sounding, difficult to classify offenses
Other Minor	Other Minor Non specific crime
Other Minor	Other Minor Conspiracy for a non-specific crime

By utilizing ComplyAdvantage’s adverse media intelligence, businesses can enhance their due diligence processes, safeguard their operations, and maintain their reputation in the market.