Why include adverse media in the KYC process?

The analysis of negative press is an important element in the assessment of a business relationship. It allows for the identification of public information likely to impact risk assessment, particularly in terms of reputation, compliance, financial crime, or exposure to sensitive behaviours.

With the new section «Adverse media», VIGIL allows this analysis to be integrated directly into the KYC module, in order to centralise useful information, facilitate the processing of alerts and strengthen the traceability of decisions.

Advanced filters to refine the analysis

The section «Adverse media» will provide several filters that allow for refining results and focusing the analysis on the most relevant reports.

Built-in negative press within a KYC file

This evolution aims to improve the quality of analyses while facilitating the operational processing of alerts. Media reports are no longer treated as isolated searches: they can be consulted, analysed and tracked directly within the KYC environment.

This provides teams with a more structured framework for assessing alerts, documenting their decisions, and keeping a record of relevant items in the case file.

Points of attention for professionals

Artificial intelligence acts as an assistance mechanism for analysis. It allows for improved relevance of results and reduces manual processing of irrelevant alerts, but it does not replace professional judgment.

The qualification of reports, the final decision and the documentation of actions taken remain the responsibility of professionals, according to their internal procedures, their risk-based approach and applicable requirements.