Chartis Research rates ACTICO’s Watchlist and Adverse Media Monitoring highly across all six categories

The market study “Watchlist and Adverse Media Monitoring Solutions, 2025” has propelled ACTICO and its Customer Screening and adverse media monitoring software into two Leader Quadrants.

What are the reasons behind this strong rating? In the Vendor Spotlight, the Chartis analysts reveal the six evaluation criteria and the final scores. 

For the assessment of ACTICO and its software, Chartis Research defined six categories and assigned a score for each: 

1. Data methodology 
2. Workflow 
3. Pricing and packaging 
4. Solution deployment and implementation model 
5. Reporting and auditing 
6. Speed, volume, and performance 

Across all criteria, ACTICO achieved top marks, ranking in the two highest bands: “Best-in-Class” and “Advanced Capabilities.” 

Background on the Market Study – Watchlist and Adverse Media Monitoring Solutions, 2025 

Chartis Research views watchlist screening as an essential compliance function. The firm notes that financial institutions tend to favour established providers with proven platforms that offer comprehensive watchlist coverage, real-time transaction processing, and advanced case and workflow management capabilities. 

In August 2025, Chartis Research published the report “Watchlist and Adverse Media Monitoring Solutions, 2025.”
The analysts named ACTICO a Category Leader in the RiskTech Quadrants® 2025 for Name and Transaction Screening Solutions and Adverse Media Monitoring Solutions. 

Chartis attributes this strong placement to ACTICO’s combination of rule-based decisioning, real-time screening, and flexible deployment options (including both on-premise and cloud-based models).
The modular platform design supports implementations across a wide range of institutions – from regional banks to Tier 1 financial institutions and insurers. 

The analysts highlight high-precision name matching, configurable screening rules for sanctions, PEP, and internal lists, and the use of AI to enhance accuracy and efficiency. 

In the Vendor Spotlight, the analysts explain ACTICO’s individual scores in detail.

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About Chartis Research:
Chartis Research provides independent research and advisory services to banks, technology Vendors, asset managers, and insurers across all areas of risk, compliance, and financial technology. 
With deep client relationships and technological expertise, Chartis offers comprehensive insights into market trends and Vendor capabilities in financial risk, trading, credit, financial crime, GRC, insurance, and energy sectors.