Category: PEPs

FATF Urges India To Tighten Scrutiny On Bank Accounts Of Politicians And Government Officials

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global watchdog for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) standards, has recently...

14 August 2024

Which PEP Definition To Follow: Global Or Local?

Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) are individuals who hold or have held prominent public positions and are consequently at higher risk...

10 June 2024

8,000+ New PEPs from India’s General Election Enhance AML and Sanctions Screening

India's recent general election has significantly reshaped the landscape of anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions screening. With the inclusion of...

16 May 2024

Best Practices For PEP Screening

Screening politically exposed persons (PEPs) is a critical component of compliance. Financial institutions use PEP screening as an essential tool...

6 February 2024

What Are PEPs? Definitions, Requirements, And Types

In today's world of compliance, the term "PEP" carries huge significance for various financial institutions. Identifying PEP, short for Politically...

12 January 2024