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Dow Jones Risk & Compliance

Functionality

Screening Aggregator

Description

Dow Jones Risk & Compliance provides data and screening solutions for financial institutions and regulated entities.
USA
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Bio

Dow Jones has successfully positioned itself as a significant player in the risk screening and compliance data space. Their evolution from information provider to compliance data specialist demonstrates their ability to adapt to market needs, though they maintain a focused approach on risk screening rather than trying to provide end-to-end solutions. While the six-month update cycle of their Watch List and certain coverage limitations present challenges, their structured approach to risk data provision continues to make them a valuable partner for organizations requiring robust AML screening capabilities.

Year Founded

2011

Locations

Global

Key Market

Financial Services

Features

Adverse Media

KYB

Ongoing Monitoring

Risk Assessments

Screening

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UBO Mapping

Market Focus

Segmentation

  • Enterprise

Target Markets

  • Financial Services
  • Wealth Management
  • Oil & Gas
  • Pharma
  • Payment
  • Manufacturing

 

Local Group

  • Refinitiv World-Check
  • LexisNexis Risk Solutions
  • Thomson Reuters CLEAR
  • Bureau van Dijk (A Moody’s Analytics Company)
  • Arachnys

Data sources and Integrations

  • CSI
  • Finscan
  • Fico-Tonbeller
  • Tess
  • Fiserv2
  • Pythagoras
  • EastNets

Market Map

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Strengths

  • Comprehensive Watch List records
  • Detailed structured information for financial crime screening
  • Recognised as a primary provider for sanctions, PEP, and adverse media
  • Trusted by major financial institutions

Weaknesses

  • Watch List updates occur only every few months
  • This can impact the timeliness of risk information
  • Not all entities may be included due to legal restrictions
  • Focus specifically on risk screening rather than broader business verification checks like KYB or UBO data

Pricing

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Executives

John Edeson
Head of Product Strategy, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance
Joseph Spector
Director, Risk & Compliance
Lisa Buetas
Vice President, B2B Marketing
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