Sanctions screening isn’t getting easier. Lists change overnight, alert volumes keep climbing, and regulators now expect clear, defensible decisions, not just proof that you ran a search. Compliance teams are under pressure to move faster, explain more, and do it all with the same lean budgets.
We spoke directly with compliance professionals to understand what’s actually happening inside today’s programs and where the real friction lives.
Our 2026 Sanctions Screening Trends Report reveals that:
Screening is moving from coverage to quality, with teams prioritizing accuracy, fewer false positives, and faster investigations
False positives and ownership complexity remain the biggest bottlenecks, driving backlogs and burnout
Data governance has become a frontline control, shaping both AI adoption and defensibility
Budgets are flat, but expectations keep rising, forcing smarter optimization over expansion
Confidence is mixed and outcome-dependent, with many teams unsure if current approaches will hold up under scrutiny
Download the report to see how leading organizations are adapting and where you can strengthen your program for the year ahead.
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