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Screen high-net-worth individuals during onboarding to identify PEP status and apply enhanced due diligence measures where appropriate.
PEP Screening Software for Compliance & Due Diligence
Identify politically exposed persons (PEPs) and close associates in seconds with transparent, source-backed results.
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What Is PEP Screening?
Politically Exposed Person (PEP) screening identifies individuals who hold or have held prominent public positions and may present elevated corruption risk. PEP screening is commonly performed during customer onboarding, enhanced due diligence, and ongoing AML monitoring to identify higher-risk relationships before they materialise.
Why PEP Screening Matters
- Identify elevated corruption and bribery exposure in business relationships
- Support regulatory due diligence obligations under AML frameworks
- Strengthen internal risk controls with documented PEP assessments
- Protect organisational reputation by avoiding unintended PEP associations
How ClearSanction Supports PEP Screening
- Global PEP datasets covering government, judicial, and military positions across jurisdictions
- Associate and close-connection visibility for comprehensive risk assessment
- Direct source transparency with links to original records
- Clear match context without black-box scoring — you see why a match was flagged
- Exportable audit documentation for compliance records
Your PEP Screening Compliance Workflow
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Search a Subject
Enter a name and optional jurisdiction, date of birth, or nationality through the dashboard or API. The broader the identifiers, the more precise the match results.
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Review PEP Status and Categories
Results show whether the individual is a PEP, the type of position held (executive, legislative, judicial, military), the jurisdiction, and whether the position is current or former.
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Examine Associate Connections
Review close associates and family members linked to the PEP. This helps identify indirect risk exposure through business partners or relatives in prominent positions.
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Assess Risk Level
Evaluate the PEP designation alongside your internal risk framework. Factors include position sensitivity, jurisdiction corruption perception, and nature of the business relationship.
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Document and Retain Records
Record your risk assessment and screening decision. All PEP checks are stored with timestamps and source references for audit-ready compliance files.
PEP Screening Use Cases
Cross-Border Partner Due Diligence
Screen international business partners, joint venture counterparts, and distributors for PEP exposure before entering into cross-border agreements.
Senior Hire Vetting
Screen executive-level candidates and board appointees for PEP connections as part of pre-employment due diligence and reputational risk assessment.
Political Donation Verification
Screen recipients and intermediaries involved in political donations or charitable contributions to identify unintended PEP exposure.
Third-Party Intermediary Checks
Screen agents, introducers, and commission-based intermediaries who may have PEP connections that create indirect risk to your organisation.
PEP Screening by Industry
PEP vs Sanctions Screening
Getting Started with PEP Screening
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Dashboard Search
Enter a name in the ClearSanction dashboard to check PEP status instantly. Add optional filters like country or position type to narrow results.
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Bulk PEP Checks
Upload a CSV of names to screen multiple individuals for PEP status simultaneously. Results are returned in a structured format for batch review.
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API Integration
Integrate PEP screening into your onboarding or due diligence workflows using the ClearSanction REST API. Real-time responses with match context and source references.
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Continuous Monitoring
Add individuals to a monitoring list to automatically re-check PEP status on a regular schedule. Get notified if a subject's PEP status changes over time.
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PEP Screening — Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifies someone as a Politically Exposed Person?
A PEP is an individual who holds or has held a prominent public position, such as heads of state, government ministers, senior judges, military leaders, and senior executives of state-owned enterprises. Close associates and family members of PEPs are also typically included in PEP screening.
Does PEP status automatically mean high risk?
No. PEP status indicates elevated corruption risk but does not automatically mean an individual is engaged in illegal activity. Many PEPs are legitimate business professionals. The designation triggers enhanced due diligence to assess the specific risk of the relationship.
How is PEP screening different from sanctions screening?
Sanctions screening checks legally prohibited individuals and entities. PEP screening identifies individuals who may present elevated corruption risk but are not necessarily sanctioned. They are complementary checks used together in AML compliance programs.
How often should PEP screening be performed?
PEP screening should be performed during initial onboarding and periodically thereafter, as PEP status can change — someone may be newly appointed to a prominent position or leave office, altering their risk profile.
Does ClearSanction include former PEPs and associates?
Yes. ClearSanction's PEP datasets cover both current and former PEPs, as well as close associates and family members, providing a comprehensive view of potential risk exposure.
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Why Choose ClearSanction for Your Screening Needs
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Open & Verifiable Datasets
Access global sanctions and PEP datasets with direct links to official source listings.
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Designed for Sanctions & Due Diligence Workflows
Built to support onboarding, transaction checks, and ongoing monitoring processes.
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No Black-Box Risk Scores
We don’t generate opaque probabilistic scores. You review real matches, source data, and full context.
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Clear Audit Trails
Every search and decision can be exported with source references for audit-ready reporting.