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- PublicSpacerBasic analysis of ML/TF risks worldwide.FreeCoverage & UpdatesJurisdictions covered177 jurisdictions in 2025Update frequencyYearly updatesFeatures & AnalysisIndicatorsDownloadable datasetAPI for compliance systemsUser limitsSanctions and blacklistsFATF data set & written analysisSpecial reports on offshore jurisdictionsGrey list risk identification
- Expert EditionMost popularIndicators and extended coverage.CHF2,000Private sectorper yearFeatures & AnalysisIndicatorsOverall scores and 17 indicatorsDownloadable datasetAPI for compliance systemsAvailable (extra charges apply)User limitsUp to 5 usersSanctions and blacklistsFATF data set & written analysisSpecial reports on offshore jurisdictionsGrey list risk identification
- Expert Edition PlusAll Expert Edition features adding detailed FATF analysis.CHF4,000Private sectorper yearFeatures & AnalysisIndicatorsOverall scores and 17 indicatorsDownloadable datasetAPI for compliance systemsAvailable (extra charges apply)User limitsUp to 5 usersSanctions and blacklistsFATF data set & written analysisSpecial reports on offshore jurisdictionsJersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Gibraltar, Cayman IslandsGrey list risk identification
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 jurisdiction 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 jurisdiction’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.
Videos
Designed for busy professionals, the Basel AML Index Expert and Expert Plus editions offer deep, detailed and up-to-date insights into a jurisdiction's money laundering risk score and the reasons behind it. Both are FREE for most users outside the private sector.
1. Introducing the Expert Edition
This video introduces the Basel AML Index, a ranking and tool launched in 2012 to assess money laundering and terrorist financing risks in jurisdictions around the world. It focuses on one of its most popular subscription options — the Expert Edition (Standard).
2. Data and updates
This video takes a closer look at the Excel data file provided with the Expert Edition (Standard) of the Basel AML Index. The file contains detailed data on 203 jurisdictions, including AML/CFT risk scores and key indicators from international sources.
3. Online interface
This video introduces the interactive online platform included with the Expert Edition (Standard) of the Basel AML Index. In addition to downloadable data files, users can explore jurisdiction-specific scores and customize their view using filtering tools.
4. Additional services
This video outlines the additional services available with the Expert Edition of the Basel AML Index. These options are designed to support organisations with broader or more specific risk assessment needs.
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 jurisdictions are included in the Basel AML index?
You can find a list of all 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 jurisdiction X not included?
Jurisdiction 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 jurisdiction 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.