Alert Disposition

Alert disposition is the process of reviewing a sanctions screening alert (a potential match flagged by screening software) and determining whether it is a true positive (the counterparty IS the SDN, requiring blocking and reporting) or a false positive (similar name but different entity, requiring dismissal with documentation).

The disposition workflow

1. Screener reviews the alert details and compares against the SDN entry. 2. If the counterparty is definitely NOT the SDN, the alert is closed as a false positive with a note. 3. If uncertain, escalate for enhanced due diligence. 4. If confirmed as a match, block the transaction, file a blocked property report, and document everything.