Expert Editions
Subscription options
Public
Free
Basic analysis of ML/TF risks worldwide.
- 164 jurisdictions in 2024
- Yearly updates
Expert Edition
Most popular
2000
CHF / year
Private sector
Indicators and extended coverage.
- 203 jurisdictions
- Overall scores and 17 indicators
- Quarterly updates
- Downloadable dataset
- API for compliance systems (extra charges apply)
- Up to 5 users
Expert Edition Plus
4000
CHF / year
Private sector
All Expert Edition features adding detailed FATF analysis.
- All Expert Edition features
- FATF data set & written analysis
- Special reports on money laundering risks in Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and the Cayman Islands
- Identification of jurisdictions at risk of being grey listed
Free Expert Editions
Expert Edition
More features. More insight.
Risk evaluation
- The Basel AML Index Expert Edition can be used as a standalone risk evaluation solution or as an independent benchmarking tool to validate in-house risk assessments.
Comparison of countries and jurisdictions
- Access country profiles and compare the risk scores to regional and world averages.
Sanctions and blacklists
- The ranking table highlights sanctions and other lists relevant to evaluating a country’s money laundering risk, including those issued by the FATF, UN Security Council, U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control, European Union and United Kingdom.
Expert Edition Plus
Additional analysis
The Expert Edition Plus offers a detailed comparative analysis of the FATF data. This allows users to assess each FATF Recommendation individually by focusing on specific compliance needs, for example due diligence or terrorist financing regulations.
Numerical rating
- This enhanced analysis presents the FATF rating as a numerical, colour-coded scale. The data is available in Excel format, accompanied by graphics and an analysis of main achievements and trends.
Written analysis
- A quarterly analysis report highlights global and regional trends in FATF compliance and effectiveness. It also summarises the FATF results of newly assessed countries and jurisdictions, and identifies those at risk of being grey listed.
Special reports
- Short reports are available on Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and the Cayman Islands, which are important financial centres but do not have sufficient data to be included in the ranking.
Testimonials
Financial institutions, companies, supervisory bodies and research institutions use the Basel AML Index Expert Edition interface and data.
The Economist describes the Basel AML Index as a leading index of money-laundering risk.
The Global Corruption Index uses data from the Basel AML Index as an indicator of white- collar crime.
The Swiss Finance Institute uses Basel AML Index risk scores to help rank countries in its Global Financial Regulation, Transparency, and Compliance Index.
The European Commission recommends the Basel AML Index in its methodology for identifying high- risk third countries. Its Transitions Performance Index uses Basel AML Index scores to help assess countries' progress in governance and transparency.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is eligible for free access to the Basel AML Index Expert Editions?
All public institutions, plus multilateral and non-profit, academic and media organisations. We may also provide access to independent journalists and researchers on a case-by-case basis.
- How do I claim my free access?
Click here to submit your request. If you have already registered for a demo account, you can request free access from your personal dashboard. You will gain full access once your request has been confirmed.
- Why don’t you offer free access to the private sector too?
As part of the Basel Institute's mission to prevent and combat corruption around the world, we wish to make accurate and actionable information on ML/TF risks as widely accessible as possible. We are a non-profit organisation. The annual subscription fee for private-sector companies and financial institutions – which is extremely reasonable – helps us to pay for the development, maintenance of the Basel AML Index as well as open up access to organisations with more limited financial resources.
- I am an individual researcher/journalist, not affiliated with an institution at the moment. Can I get free access to the Expert Edition?
We offer free access to individuals with a legitimate research or journalism project for a limited time. Please contact the Basel AML Index team to discuss.
- How can I pay?
You can pay via credit card or bank transfer. In both cases you will gain instant access to the data.
- Does the subscription renew automatically?
Yes, your subscription renews automatically after one year. You can cancel your subscription at any time.
- What is the difference between Expert Edition and Expert Edition Plus?
In addition to the standard Expert Edition features, Expert Edition Plus subscribers receive a calculative and written analysis of the full FATF dataset on a quarterly basis. In addition, Expert Edition Plus subscribers are provided with short reports on money laundering risks in the jurisdictions of Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar and the Cayman Islands.
- Which countries are included in the Basel AML index?
You can find a list of all countries and jurisdictions covered in the Expert and Expert Plus Editions here.
- On which months are updates issued?
Updates for both the Expert Edition and Expert Edition Plus are issued on a quarterly basis in March, June, September and December.
- Why is country X not included?
Country coverage is based on the availability of data, especially for key indicators such as the FATF and Financial Secrecy Index reports.
- Can we have a video call to ask some questions before subscribing?
Sure. Contact us at index@baselgovernance.org to arrange.
- Can we obtain written reports for specific countries or jurisdictions?
The Basel AML Index interface already enables you to view and download a country profile with key details including risk scores, comparative data and its inclusion on sanctions or related lists. We may be able to provide a more detailed analysis of specific countries or jurisdictions for an additional fee. Please email the Basel AML Index team.
- Can I add additional accounts to my subscription?
Every subscription includes five individual user accounts. You may change the users included under your account at any time. Extra accounts can be purchased from your dashboard for CHF 400/year for the Expert Edition and CHF 800/year for Expert Edition Plus.
- What are your Terms and Conditions?
Download our current Terms and Conditions. Subscribers to the Basel AML Index Expert Edition or Expert Edition Plus must accept these Terms on behalf of the organisation they represent before accessing the service. If you have questions regarding the Terms and Conditions please contact the Basel AML Index team.
- Do you offer an API?
Yes, for an additional fee we can provide an API to integrate Basel AML Index data into your compliance or risk management system automatically. See more information or contact index@baselgovernance.org.