Which activities are part of adverse media screening for negative news and reputational risks?

Adverse media screening seeks to identify reputational or financial crime risk by:

B: Identifying links to criminal activity or sanctions.

C: Monitoring regulatory actions and updates for risk associations.

D: Regularly scanning news and public records for negative information.

“Adverse media screening involves collecting and reviewing publicly available information, news, and regulatory actions to detect links to criminal activity or reputational risks.”

(CAMS 6th Edition, Adverse Media Screening; FATF Guidance)

Incorrect:

A and E: Customer sentiment and credit scores are not core to adverse media screening.