FININT Sources#
The data sources FININT collection draws from. Coverage, cost, and legal authority differ by source; the operator picks the source that satisfies the collection requirement at the lowest OPSEC and legal load.
Source |
Description |
|---|---|
SARs / STRs |
Suspicious activity / transaction reports filed to FIUs. |
Sanctions lists |
OFAC SDN, EU consolidated, UN 1267, UK HMT, etc. |
Beneficial-ownership registries |
UK PSC, EU UBO, US FinCEN BOI. |
Corporate registries |
Companies House, SEC EDGAR, OpenCorporates. |
Cryptocurrency |
On-chain transactions, exchange KYC where lawfully obtained. |
Trade data |
ImportGenius, Panjiva, customs records. |
Court filings |
Civil and criminal financial cases, asset forfeitures. |
References#
FININT for the discipline overview.
FININT Tools for the operator’s kit.
FININT Techniques for the tradecraft.