Risk & AML
PEP (Politically Exposed Person)
Someone in a prominent public role who needs extra scrutiny.
Definition
A Politically Exposed Person holds a prominent public function — or is closely connected to someone who does — which raises the risk of bribery or corruption and calls for enhanced due diligence.
Why it matters
Identifying PEPs lets you apply the right level of review rather than treating every customer the same, and demonstrates a risk-based approach to regulators.
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