The new services – Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) Check, Adverse Media Monitoring, and Sanctions List – are available both individually and bundled through Full KYC, the most complete API solution for identifying high-risk individuals or entities.

All services operate globally, in real time, and do not require authorizations or delegations. The data returned is continuously updated, structured, and easy to integrate into your existing systems.

{ANCORA LEV=1}PEP Verification: identify Politically Exposed Persons{FINE_ANCORA}

The PEP (Politically Exposed Person) Verification service instantly identifies individuals who currently hold, or have held, prominent public functions—both at the national and local levels—as well as their family members and close associates.

The service provides structured information including:

• Personal details: name, surname, date and place of birth, gender, photo, biography, aliases
• Connections: associated family members and collaborators
• Public roles: current and past positions, mandate dates, institutional level
• Organization: entity name, type, country, description, parent organization
• Identifiers: unique personal ID, if available

Thanks to continuous monitoring of official sources, the service also detects role changes, new appointments, or exits from the PEP category, helping you reduce exposure to corruption and money laundering risks.

{ANCORA LEV=1}Adverse Media Monitoring: news and legal proceedings check{FINE_ANCORA}

The Adverse Media service detects, in real time, whether an individual is involved in negative news or legal proceedings. Data is sourced from local and international news outlets, independent watchdogs, and specialized databases.

The focus is on crimes with financial or reputational impact: corruption, organized crime, public sector offenses, financial and tax crimes, terrorism.

The API response includes:

• Crime category (e.g. offense against public administration)
• Specific crime or legal measure (e.g. corruption)
• Location of the proceeding
• Summary of events
• Status of the process or measure
• Source and link to the article (e.g. New York Times)
• Publication date
• Start and end dates of the proceeding
• Case or investigation name
• Concise analysis highlighting key due diligence insights

{ANCORA LEV=1}Sanctions List: screening against International watchlists{FINE_ANCORA}

Sanctions List checks whether individuals or entities appear in official international watchlists issued by:

• The European Union, United Nations, U.S., U.K., and other governments
• Regulatory authorities (e.g. CONSOB, CMNV, FINMA)
• Anti-terrorism agencies and international law enforcement
• Databases related to financial scandals (Panama Papers, Pandora Papers, etc.)

This tool is essential for identifying sanction, legal, or reputational risks tied to customers, suppliers, partners, or beneficial owners.

{ANCORA LEV=1}Full KYC: one API, three layers of screening{FINE_ANCORA}

Full KYC integrates data from all three services into a single API, allowing you to perform a comprehensive, structured check with one request. It’s ideal for organizations in regulated sectors that require automated onboarding, monitoring, and due diligence tools.

With Full KYC you can:

• Get detailed and up-to-date info on PEPs, sanctions, and adverse media
• Receive results in both JSON and PDF formats
• Access the subject’s photo (when available)

These four services are designed for organizations needing to screen individuals or entities, such as:

• Banks, insurance companies, and financial institutions
• Fintech firms and intermediaries
• Companies with international business relationships
• Professional firms (accountants, lawyers, notaries)
• Real estate agencies

{ANCORA LEV=1}Try Openapi’s KYC services now{FINE_ANCORA}

All KYC services – PEP Check, Adverse Media, Sanctions List, and Full KYC – are available on openapi.com, with pay-per-use or subscription plans.

Start integrating them into your systems today to enhance compliance, prevent sanctions, minimize financial losses, and protect your company’s reputation. All in real time and with a single API.