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While regulated financial institutions are all required to have some form of politically exposed person (PEP) screening software, finding a solution that aligns with a business’ specific needs, risk profile, and diverse customer base can be daunting. Senior decision-makers must […]

From managing PEPs to regulating AI, the State of Financial Crime 2024 is packed with insights from our annual survey of 600 senior financial crime decision makers.

While politically exposed persons (PEPs) may transact with banks exactly the way typical clients do, regulators around the world expect firms to manage PEPs with a higher degree of scrutiny. This article will take a closer look at: Who can […]

This new guide aims takes a comprehensive and practical look at the PEP landscape and how firms should navigate it. We also draw on insights from ComplyAdvantage’s high-performing, proprietary PEP database to explore how PEP demographics vary in major economic centers.

Accurate and reliable information is the bedrock of effective politically exposed person (PEP) risk management, as misidentifications or omissions can have severe legal and reputational consequences.  In this article, Madalina Morar, International Affairs Research Analyst at ComplyAdvantage, explains the company’s […]

Both industry regulators and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) consider politically exposed persons (PEPs) to pose a higher risk of corruption and involvement in money laundering and/or terrorist financing. To effectively mitigate the potential risks posed by such activities, […]

The accuracy and reliability of data used in politically exposed person (PEP) screening are paramount to its effectiveness. High-quality data ensures relevant PEP profiles are identified accurately, minimizing false positives and negatives. It involves collecting comprehensive and up-to-date information from […]