Resolution Rule Chains are based on the three key parameters:

• Rule order that defines the sequence of the triggered rules.
• Conditions that work as triggers (the “if” in the logic) for specific match parameters.
• Reviews that act as the "then" in your logic.

To change any of the parameters:

1. Navigate to AML Screening - Resolution Rule Chain.
2. Select the rules you want to add to the chain. To do so, click Select Rule from the Library or Create new rule and fill in the required fields.

Rule order

The rules in the chain run one by one. The check ends when one of them matches. This means that the first matched rule triggers the chain review.

This means the following:

• The sequence of the rules is defined by their output. If you want Rule #2 to work based on the output of Rule #1, Rule #1 should precede Rule #2 in the chain.
• Rules that follow one after the other must not conflict.
• If one or several rules involve paid-for options, it might be reasonable to place them at the end of the chain.

Conditions

Conditions define which input or match data will be used to trigger a rule. This data may include:

• Match Categories. These trigger rules, based on the specific category of the AML match.
• Data Comparison. The functionality compares the returned match against the original search term or data present in the applicant profile.
• Country and Match Type. The feature allows building the rules that only apply to specific combinations of countries and match types.
• Function Results. Advanced analysis, such as specific name-matching algorithms or other specialized data analysis that functions as a trigger.
• Whitelist On/Off. The feature automatically assigns whitelisted value to the match, preventing rejections because of it.

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Note

Some rules are based on the applicant type or other specific data. For example, the rule that checks the DoB cannot be applied to legal entities, which means the chain will not work properly, as all matches will be marked as false positives.

Reviews

Reviews define the action that will follow after a rule is matched. These actions include:

• Set Match State: Changes the state of the match to True Positive, False Positive, Potential Match, or Unknown.
• Set Match Risk Level: Assigns a specific risk level to the match.
• Add a Note: Attaches an internal note with the resolution reasoning for your compliance team.
• Copy Previous Review: Replicates the review outcome from a previous, similar match.
• Note: Adds additional input.

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Note

You need to enter a note that you want to be added. If you leave the dedicated field empty, the system will fill it in with default data, such as the name of the rule that was involved in the resolution.