{"id":10747,"date":"2025-12-18T11:40:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T11:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/?p=10747"},"modified":"2026-09-08T08:04:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T08:04:34","slug":"whats-a-pep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/gy\/whats-a-pep\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s a PEP?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-8cdf7575 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\"><h1 style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">What\u2019s a PEP?<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-4293da6b uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-left-title uagb-infobox-left uagb-infobox-image-valign-middle\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-left-title-image\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Lisa-Simms-AMLCC-Consult-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Lisa Simms\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ifb-title-prefix\">Lisa Simms<\/span><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Director and Founder of AMLCC and AMLCC Consult<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pexels-rdne-6257342-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"What needs to be in a SAR?\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;height:480px;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pexels-rdne-6257342-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pexels-rdne-6257342-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pexels-rdne-6257342-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pexels-rdne-6257342-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pexels-rdne-6257342-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pexels-rdne-6257342-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f4715dae alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f9c6201f\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A politically exposed person (PEP) is someone who holds, or has held, a prominent public function. Because these individuals have access to power, influence and public funds, they can pose a higher inherent risk of money laundering, corruption or bribery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FATF&#8217;s Recommendation 12 requires countries to make regulated businesses identify PEPs, assess the risk they carry and apply enhanced due diligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Who is considered a PEP?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FATF defines a PEP as anyone entrusted with a prominent public function, along with their immediate family and known close associates. That covers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>senior politicians;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>members of parliament;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>senior judges;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ambassadors;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>senior military officials;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>executives of state-owned enterprises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatf-gafi.org\/content\/dam\/fatf-gafi\/recommendations\/FATF%20Recommendations%202012.pdf.coredownload.inline.pdf\">Recommendation 12<\/a>, FATF splits this into three categories, each covering someone who holds, or has held, one of these roles, along with their immediate family and known close associates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foreign PEP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Someone entrusted with a prominent public function by another country. Enhanced due diligence is mandatory here. It applies on top of your normal due diligence, regardless of how you&#8217;d otherwise assess the relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Domestic PEP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same kind of role as a foreign PEP but held in your own country rather than abroad. Take reasonable measures to verify that they are a PEP and apply enhanced due diligence only once you\u2019ve identified the relationship as a higher risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International organisation PEP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is specifically senior management at an international organisation, which means directors, deputy directors and board members, not junior or middle-ranking staff. The same rule as domestic PEPs applies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These requirements extend to family members and known close associates of a PEP as well, whichever category they fall under.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-af255ee9\">\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">Following the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/a-quick-guide-to-the-new-rules-on-uk-peps\/\">new rules on UK PEPs<\/a>&nbsp;that took effect in January 2024, if you are based in the UK, you\u2019re now asked to assume that UK PEPs automatically carry a lower starting risk than foreign PEPs. But they are still PEPs. And the requirement to apply enhanced due diligence has not been removed. Instead, regulated businesses must take a proportionate, risk-based approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">Read the article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/a-quick-guide-to-the-new-rules-on-uk-peps\/\">new rules on UK PEPs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: ITCAvantGardePro-Bold, Arial; font-size: 1.636364rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0px;\"><strong>Why PEPs matter for AML<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regulated businesses act as gatekeepers to the financial system. For any client with political influence, there is a greater risk that criminal funds could flow through legitimate services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why PEP identification sits at the heart of your customer due diligence (CDD). It ensures you understand who the client is, how they built their wealth and whether the relationship is appropriate in the circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What due diligence is required?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&#8217;ve identified a PEP, a family member or a close associate who needs enhanced due diligence, FATF&#8217;s Recommendation 12 sets out what that involves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>establishing source of wealth and source of funds with credible supporting evidence;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>getting senior management approval before starting or continuing the relationship;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>conducting enhanced ongoing monitoring for as long as the relationship lasts;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>carrying out deeper verification and a risk-based assessment of the relationship&#8217;s purpose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most countries\u2019 own laws are aligned: the obligation is to understand the client\u2019s financial background and ensure it makes sense in context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Identifying a PEP in practice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good PEP identification combines technology with informed judgement. Your processes should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>screening clients and beneficial owners using reliable PEP and sanctions tools;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>asking direct onboarding questions about public roles or family connections;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cross-checking open sources and news reports;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>documenting your rationale, even where you conclude a client is not a high risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because PEP status changes over time, ongoing monitoring is also essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common pitfalls during AML reviews<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supervisors regularly identify weaknesses in how businesses manage PEPs, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>relying on outdated templates instead of applying a risk-based approach;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>failing to obtain senior management approval;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>missing or superficial source of wealth evidence;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>incomplete documentation to justify decisions made.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All these issues are flagged as common findings across sectors. Your business must be able to evidence why you have taken a particular approach, not just that checks were completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-7e2f0fec uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top has-ast-global-color-4-background-color\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><strong>Explore how AMLCC&#8217;s features can keep your business completely compliant<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"uagb-ifb-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/product-features\/training\/\" class=\"uagb-infobox-cta-link wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" onclick=\"return true;\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container article-cta uag-hide-desktop uagb-block-f6be450a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-69b8c097\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">The one-stop AML solution<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:20px;line-height:1.3\">Educate your teams, improve efficiency and achieve AML compliance all in one place, using AMLCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"justify-content: center;\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a href=\"\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button demo-secondary\" onclick=\"Calendly.initPopupWidget({url: 'https:\/\/calendly.com\/lisa-jco\/amlcc-demo?hide_gdpr_banner=1&#038;primary_color=ff4f5b'});return false;\">Book now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-hide-desktop uagb-block-c5c14d25\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-a787415a\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">We know AML<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:20px;line-height:1.3\">We\u2019re regulated professionals too. We know what you need to comply with the Regulations.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-cffcf54f\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-082e00ee\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256zM371.8 211.8C382.7 200.9 382.7 183.1 371.8 172.2C360.9 161.3 343.1 161.3 332.2 172.2L224 280.4L179.8 236.2C168.9 225.3 151.1 225.3 140.2 236.2C129.3 247.1 129.3 264.9 140.2 275.8L204.2 339.8C215.1 350.7 232.9 350.7 243.8 339.8L371.8 211.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">We\u2019re internationally recognised AML experts<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-ebce1a01\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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