Strengthening sanctions screening in an instant payments environment

In this video, we've gathered some of the most commonly asked questions regarding sanctions screening within the EU's Instant Payments Regulation and SEPA.

  • Stefan ThorsellProduct Owner
  • Marina SundinProduct Marketing Manager
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The EU’s Instant Payments Regulation is changing how financial institutions handle sanctions screening. Since SEPA Instant payments are processed within seconds, banks and payment service providers need screening workflows that operate just as quickly, without adding operational pressure.

So, how can financial institutions prepare their sanctions screening for this new environment?

In this video, Stefan Thorsell, Product Owner at Trapets, answers the most common questions from payment institutions about sanctions screening.

You'll learn about:

  • Why and how instant payments require real-time sanctions data
  • How immediate data updates impact list management and AML workflows
  • Key sanctions risks introduced by instant payment speed
  • How Trapets enables real-time list updates, screening, and reduced risk

This session focuses on practical, operational guidance rather than legal interpretations. You’ll leave with actionable insights that help you maintain sanctions screening, strengthen internal processes, and reduce gaps linked to delayed data or manual updates.

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Obs: This video is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.

Strengthening sanctions screening in an instant payments environment

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Speakers

  • Stefan Thorsell

    Product Owner

    Stefan Thorsell is a Product Owner at Trapets, specialising in sanctions and AML solutions for financial institutions. With extensive experience from LSEG, Refinitiv, EY, Swedbank and SEB, he has spent more than a decade supporting banks, PSPs and market participants with data-driven compliance capabilities.

  • Marina Sundin

    Product Marketing Manager

    Marina is a Product Marketing Manager at Trapets, where she works closely with product teams to communicate regulatory trends, product capabilities, and practical guidance for financial institutions. She has a strong background in product positioning, supporting international launches, and aligning product and commercial teams.