The process of matching an internal record (i.e., customer, counterparty, related account party) against a sanctioned list record, either manually or through an automated screening tool.

Name screening may also include batch name screening, which allows a firm to periodically screen its entire customer base using automatic screening tools. When onboarding new customers, name screening against sanctions lists is undertaken before accepting a new customer relationship, done in real-time. Name screening forms a part of entry controls, which give the institution more opportunities to collect SDD information.