Category: Source & Data Literacy

Topic TypeCategory pagePrimary UseTopic discovery and wiki navigationScopeJurisdiction-neutral public referenceLast Reviewed2026

Official and investigative source literacy for evidence-backed review.

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Open AML Data SourcesOpen AML data sources are public, official or clearly attributable sources that can support AML/KYC/KYB review. They do not replace regulated database subscriptions, local legal obligations or reviewer judgement. Their value...
Sanctions Data SourcesSanctions data sources are dynamic lists, notices and tools used to identify designated persons, entities, vessels, aircraft and other restricted subjects. Sanctions screening must be treated separately from ordinary adverse...
Corporate Registry SourcesCorporate registry data sources help verify that a legal entity exists and provide registry facts such as legal name, registration number, status, officers, filing history, addresses and sometimes persons with significant...
LEI & GLEIF for KYBA Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a standardised identifier for legal entities participating in financial transactions. GLEIF provides access to LEI reference data and related data that can support KYB identity matching.
BO Data StandardBeneficial ownership data is difficult because ownership and control can be direct, indirect, layered, contractual, nominee-based or hidden through legal arrangements. A standard data model helps describe ownership information...
Investigative & Leak SourcesInvestigative and leak datasets can reveal offshore links, historical relationships, intermediary networks and public-interest reporting leads. They must be handled carefully because inclusion in a leak or investigative...
Debarment SourcesDebarment and procurement integrity sources list firms and individuals that are ineligible, suspended or sanctioned in relation to procurement or development-bank financed projects. These sources are useful for KYB,...
Evidence WeightOpen AML sources are powerful when used honestly. Their value depends on source authority, freshness, coverage, identifier quality, relevance and corroboration.

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Tom Custos AML Knowledge BaseEncyclopedic ReferenceDownload source .md
Open-source AML/KYC/KYB learning and operations wiki for AML analysts, compliance teams, regulated businesses, local AML agents and RAG systems.