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Risk Scoring

Understanding the risk scores of compliance results.

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Written by Zoe Merswolken
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Overall Compliance Score

The Overall Compliance Score reflects the highest level of risk identified during the compliance review.

  • If any high-risk factor is detected, the overall score is automatically classified as HIGH risk (red).

  • If no high risks are detected, but one or more medium-risk factors are present, the score is classified as MEDIUM risk.

  • The score is classified as LOW risk only when no high or medium risks are identified.


Risk Indicators Assessed

Country Risk

This indicator assesses risk based on the company’s country of origin. The rating is derived from the World Transparency Index, which measures perceived corruption levels worldwide.

  • Below 40: HIGH risk

  • 40–60: MEDIUM risk

  • Above 60: LOW risk


Activity Risk

Activity risk evaluates the potential compliance risk associated with the company’s business activities. This assessment is based on the company’s industry classification codes and highlights industries or sectors known to carry elevated regulatory or compliance risk.


Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) Risk

If any entity involved in the compliance check is identified as a Politically Exposed Person (PEP), the risk is automatically classified as HIGH risk (red).

This classification may be mitigated if further review confirms that the match is a false positive or is reclassified as No Risk by a compliance analyst.


Sanctions Risk

The detection of any sanctioned individual or entity during the compliance check results in an automatic HIGH risk classification.

As with PEP risk, this outcome may be adjusted to No Risk or False Positive following a detailed review.


Adverse Media & Enforcements Risk

This indicator evaluates risk based on negative media coverage and enforcement actions linked to the company.

  • If adverse findings are identified during screening, the overall compliance score is marked as HIGH risk.

  • This risk can be mitigated after analyst review, similar to PEP and sanctions findings.

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