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PEPs Knowledge & training

French AML legislative changes: Updates to the Law on Transparency and its impact on PEP definitions

On March 17, 2023, the French Ministry of Economy introduced changes to the definition of politically exposed persons (PEPs) and, consequently, has expanded the scope of AML regulations. Although these modifications appear substantial, the adjustments made by the French government…

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PEPs Knowledge & training

PEP data quality: ComplyAdvantage’s 12-eye review process explained

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…

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PEPs Knowledge & training

The lifecycle of a PEP: From identification to removal

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,…

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PEPs Knowledge & training

How ComplyAdvantage defines and classifies a PEP

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…

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PEPs Events & webinars

The Cost of Ineffective PEP Categorization

Tune in as our expert panel shares key insights on identifying and screening PEPs effectively in today’s geopolitical climate.

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Fraud Challenger banks Customer stories

Holvi deploys AI-driven risk detection to fight financial crime more effectively and efficiently

By tailoring screening to their risk-based approach and safely whitelisting false alerts at onboarding, Holvi has cut the time they spend remediating false positives in half.

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AML compliance Knowledge & training

What do the Pandora Papers mean for compliance teams?

More than 11.9 million confidential files have been released that expose the secret wealth and offshore dealings of the rich and powerful in what’s been called the “biggest trove of leaked offshore data in history”. Making headlines across the globe,…

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OakNorth bank AML

AML compliance Challenger banks Customer stories

OakNorth Bank

The outcomes ComplyAdvantage’s comprehensive data coverage means OakNorth Bank is now able to use one single platform to onboard and monitor customers against all relevant databases. The solution’s customizability has made it easy to configure search algorithms and select the…

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Cryptocurrency Transaction Monitoring

Transaction monitoring Crypto Knowledge & training

Cryptocurrency transaction monitoring: What you need to know

Cryptocurrencies (also known as virtual assets) are introducing new possibilities for users across the financial landscape but are also disrupting the way regulators and financial institutions deal with criminal threats such as money laundering and the financing of terrorism. Discover…

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PEPs Knowledge & training

Managing PEP relationships

Managing your client relationships with politically exposed persons (PEPs) is a high-priority issue for any compliance officer responsible for this high-risk business area. Managing PEPs in practice Despite the importance of these relationships for any financial institution (FI), there is…

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PEPs Knowledge & training

PEPs screening process: 7 best practices

Fighting financial crimes committed by political figures starts with identifying them. It’s easy to identify a head of state or key members of a legislature, but there are many politicians in the world who don’t claim a significant spotlight. Screening…

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PEPs Reports

The Challenges of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)

The Challenges of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) A Guide to PEPs FATF explicitly emphasizes that its politically exposed persons (PEPs) requirements should not be interpreted in any way as an effort aimed at stigmatizing PEPs. Given the tens of thousands…

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