Country Risk Index

AML country risk index

The financial-crime risk of every jurisdiction as a single 0–100 score, blended from FATF status, the Basel AML Index and sanctions intensity.

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Low (0–34) Medium (35–54) High (55–74) Critical (75–100) No data

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What the score is built from

FATF status

Whether the jurisdiction sits on the grey or black list, and how long it has been there.

Basel AML Index

The independent annual assessment of money laundering and terrorist financing risk.

Sanctions intensity

How many active sanctions programmes name the country or its entities.

Governance indicators

Corruption perception, rule of law and financial transparency measures.

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Frequently asked questions

How is the country risk score calculated?

It blends FATF listing status, the Basel AML Index, sanctions intensity and governance indicators into a single 0 to 100 score.

How often is the index updated?

Scores are refreshed as the underlying sources publish, so FATF plenary outcomes and new sanctions programmes are reflected quickly.

What is the FATF grey list?

It names jurisdictions under increased monitoring that have committed to fixing strategic deficiencies within an agreed timeframe.

Can I use this for my risk assessment?

Yes. The index is a starting point for the geographic risk factor in your enterprise-wide risk assessment.

Does a high score mean I cannot do business there?

No. It means the relationship needs stronger controls and, in most regimes, enhanced due diligence.