Global Sanctions Checks: Fast, Secure and Fully Compliant Screening
In today’s regulated business environment, it’s essential to know exactly who you’re hiring or working with. A Global Sanctions Check helps organisations identify individuals or entities that may pose compliance, reputational or financial risks.
At Checking Your Staff, we provide instant global sanctions and watchlist checks through our secure UK-based online platform helping you stay compliant with FCA, BS7858 and international screening standards.
What Is a Global Sanctions Check?
A Global Sanctions Check searches international databases to confirm whether a candidate, client, or organisation is listed on any governmental or regulatory watchlists.
These checks are designed to protect businesses from unknowingly working with sanctioned, politically exposed or high-risk individuals, supporting compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CTF) and anti-bribery regulations.
What Databases Are Checked?
Our comprehensive Global Watchlist and Sanctions check scans multiple international data sources, ensuring full coverage and compliance:
✅ HMTFS (HM Treasury Financial Sanctions List)
Checks the official UK/FCA list of individuals, organisations, or governments subject to sanctions or restrictions.
✅ OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control – USA)
Searches US sanctions databases for individuals, entities, and governments identified by the US Treasury Department.
✅ SDN (Specially Designated Nationals List)
Includes people and organisations blocked or restricted under OFAC-administered sanctions programmes across the world.
✅ PEP (Politically Exposed Persons)
Identifies individuals entrusted with prominent public roles, such as government officials, political leaders or senior executives, who present a higher risk for bribery or corruption due to their influence or position.
These databases are updated continuously to ensure real-time accuracy in every report.
Why Global Sanctions Checks Are Important
Carrying out global watchlist and sanctions screening protects your business by:
- Ensuring FCA and BS7858 compliance
- Preventing exposure to money laundering, bribery, or terrorist financing
- Protecting your brand reputation and business integrity
- Supporting due diligence and international compliance obligations
- Allowing faster, safer hiring and onboarding decisions
Instant results are available via our secure online platform, helping you stay compliant without delays.
Combine Global Sanctions Checks with Other Screening Services
For full compliance and peace of mind, many clients combine sanctions screening with additional pre-employment or due diligence checks:
🔍 Financial Checks – Assess financial suitability and adverse credit history
🔐 DBS Checks – Identify any criminal record information
🌍 Right to Work Checks – Verify UK work eligibility
📄 Employment References – Confirm past employment and experience
Together, these checks create a complete screening solution that safeguards your organisation from risk and non-compliance.
Recommended Industries for Global Sanctions Screening
Global Sanctions Checks are essential across a wide range of sectors, including:
- 🔐 Security Industry – As part of BS7858 screening and vetting
- 💼 Financial Services – For all FCA-regulated positions
- 🧹 Cleaning & Facilities Management – Where site or data access is required
- 🧍 Recruitment Agencies – For vetting candidates on behalf of clients
- 🏢 Professional Services – Legal, accountancy, and consultancy firms
Any organisation handling sensitive data, finances or regulated services benefits from implementing regular sanctions screening.
Why Choose Checking Your Staff?
- ⚡ Instant results via a secure online platform
- 🔒 UK data residency – GDPR-compliant and fully secure
- 💷 Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
- 📈 Comprehensive global database coverage
- 🧩 Integration with other screening checks
- 🗣️ UK-based expert support team
We make compliance effortless, ensuring you meet all regulatory standards quickly and confidently.
Get In Touch
Protect your business with fast, fully compliant global sanctions screening.
Our team is ready to help you implement the right solution for your organisation.
📞 Phone: 0333 339 0021
✉️ Email: enquiries@checkingyourstaff.co.uk
🏢 Address:
Checking Your Staff
PO Box 381, Mirfield, WF13 9GB
Or request a call back and one of our compliance experts will contact you to discuss your screening needs.
Checking Your Staff – Trusted UK provider of Global Sanctions Checks, BS7858 vetting, and pre-employment screening.
Fast. Secure. Compliant.