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PEP Screening software for Local, Foreign, RCAs and AKAs

Screen foreign and domestic PEPs from anywhere in the world using our 100,000+ data sources with the exclusive availability of ‘PEP Level 4’ screening.

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We Know Your Struggles

The Ongoing Challenge With Legacy PEP Screening Providers

“Once a PEP, always a PEP” has long been a challenge for legacy AML screening providers. They continue to struggle with accurately defining Politically Exposed Persons, updating data after each election, and integrating thousands of local PEPs into their databases.

Executive Body

Heads of state, heads of government, minister, deputy ministers and assistant ministers

Legislative Body

Members of Congress, parliament or similar legislative bodies

Judicial Body

Member of supreme courts, constitutional courts or other high-level judicial bodies

Central Banks & Audit Courts

Members of courts of auditors or of the boards of central banks

State Owned Entities

Members of the administrative management or supervisory bodies

Diplomatic Body

Ambassadors and Charges d’affaires

Armed Forces

High-ranking officials serving in the armed forces

International Organizations

Officials and members of the board or equivalent function

Known Close Associates

Close business associates or joint beneficial owners of legal entities

Immediate Family Members

Spouses, or spouse-equivalent, children and their spouses, parents and siblings of PEP

PEP Dashboard

Access Recent updates on PEPs and their RCAs

From the majestic mountains of Patagonia to the serene shores of Sydney, track changes in PEPs from every corner of the globe with just one click. Visit Us weekly to see all latest changes in PEP statuses.

Sahil Babayev
Sahil Babayev

Sahil Babayev is appointed as finance minister of Azerbaijan.

Sara Duterte
Sara Duterte

The House of Representatives votes to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte (215 of 306 votes) in Philippines.

François Bayrou
François Bayrou

The government of Prime Minister François Bayrou survives two no-confidence motions in france.

Jens Stoltenberg
Jens Stoltenberg

Doug Burgum is sworn in as secretary of the interior of United States.

Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Salem
Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Salem

Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Salem Al Sabah is appointed and sworn in as Kuwait’s defense minister.

Doug Burgum:
Doug Burgum

Doug Burgum is sworn in as secretary of the interior of United States.

PEP Dashboard

Access Recent updates on PEPs and their RCAs

From the majestic mountains of Patagonia to the serene shores of Sydney, track changes in PEPs from every corner of the globe with just one click. Visit Us weekly to see all latest changes in PEP statuses.

Louis Mapou
Louis Mapou

The government of President Louis Mapou collapses as the Caledonia Together party withdraws. (New Caledonia)

Louis Mapou
Pak Thae Song

The appointment of Pak Thae Song as premier is announced(North Korea).

Alceu de Deus Collares
Alceu de Deus Collares

Former governor of Rio Grande do Sul (1991-95) Alceu de Deus Collares dies(Brazil).

Zoran Milanovic
Zoran Milanovic

In the first round of presidential elections, incumbent Zoran Milanovic wins 49.7% of the vote(Croatia)

Henri
Henri

Grand Duke Henri announces he will abdicate on Oct. 3, 2025. (Luxembourg)

Manmohan Singh:
Manmohan Singh:

Former prime minister (2004-14) and foreign minister (2005-06) Manmohan Singh dies. (India)

Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter

The government of President Louis Mapou collapses as the Caledonia Together party withdraws. (New Caledonia)

Desi Bouterse
Desi Bouterse

Former chairman of the National Military Council (1980-88) and president (2010-20), Desi Bouterse dies(Suriname)

What Makes Us Stand Out

We cover all PEP list even the local ones

AML Watcher’s PEP Screening checks for politically exposed persons, their family members and close associates, aligning with both domestic and international regulatory standards.

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Unifying All PEP Definitions Into A Single Framework For Fewer False Negatives.

Access PEP Lists Of

Access PEP Lists Of Even Those Territories That Legacy AML Vendors Miss

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Better PEP Data, 44% Fewer False Positives.

  • Get AML data enriched with DOBs, Nationalities, RCAs, and more for more precise results.
  • Get access to 6M+ PEP Profiles which is 20% more coverage than legacy AML data providers.
  • Reduce your false negatives by 15% by utilizing a definition unification approach to apply across 235 countries and states.
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Why AML Watcher

Why AML Watcher's PEP Screening Solutions Are the Perfect Fit

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    You get access to data for local and domestic level PEPs with Level 4 screening.

  • Fewer false positive

    You get access to all close associates and relatives of the PEPs with all their current or past aliases.

  • sentiment based scale

    You get real-time notifications and updates about changes in PEP levels.

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    You get automated detailed reporting saving your documentation costs.

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    You can screen PEPs using unique identifiers.

Where We Help?

Risk Based Approach made easy with AML Watcher’s PEP List Screening

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Custom Risk Scoring

Impactful risk assessment to efficiently manage a vast portfolio of PEP profiles.

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Custom Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Pick and choose the people that you want to do business
with.

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Ongoing Monitoring

Ensure real-time detection of changes in PEP levels with every major event.

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How we make politically exposed person screening Precise

Effortless Reporting

We have the biggest PEP directory

We have 100,000+ data sources of not only PEPs but their relatives and close associates as well

Effortless Reporting

We keep an eye on everything

Every major event, any elections, or power shift, we cover it all.

Effortless Reporting

We monitor your cases closely

We know you’re busy. That is why we monitor and alert you on the slightest of changes in case PEP status.

Effortless Reporting

We provide custom-fit solutions.

We understand that your needs are unique, so we give solutions that are unique to you.

When someone is designated as a PEP, the classification depends on their immunity. As long as they hold privileges such as immunity at checkpoints, they remain classified as a PEP. Once those privileges are removed, the classification no longer applies.

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Publications

While working with PEPs is often a necessary part of doing business, why is it crucial to screen them? How do you navigate the complexities of PEP screening? And how you overcome the notorious “false positives” challenge?

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Blogs

What role does PEP screening play in strengthening your AML defences? How can businesses strike the right balance between thoroughness and efficiency? And what new tools are reshaping how we handle this critical task? Find out in our latest blogs.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

To check if someone is politically exposed, screen against PEP databases that offer global insights - from modern-day PEPs to high-ranking officials in the least populated and occupied regions. Our specialized guide can help you with a detailed methodology to screen a PEP.

A PEP screening system is an automated compliance tool that identifies whether an individual qualifies as a Politically Exposed Person (PEP) during customer onboarding or ongoing monitoring. It cross-references customer data against continuously updated PEP databases, helping financial institutions, fintechs, and compliance teams assess risk exposure and meet AML regulatory requirements efficiently and accurately.

Checking if a person is a Politically Exposed Person (PEP) involves screening their identity against globally recognised PEP databases that catalogue individuals holding or having held prominent public positions. AML Watcher's PEP Screening Solutions automate this process by cross-referencing customer data across 6M+ entity records in real time, covering all PEP levels including government officials, military officers, and their close associates, supporting accurate AML decisions during onboarding and ongoing monitoring.

Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for PEPs is a deeper level of customer scrutiny applied to individuals identified as Politically Exposed Persons. It involves a thorough assessment of the individual's source of wealth, business relationships, and ongoing transaction monitoring to manage associated risk. EDD is a regulatory requirement under global AML frameworks including FATF recommendations and EU Anti-Money Laundering Directives.

PEPs are categorized into four risk levels. Level 1 (High Risk) covers government members, military leaders, and executive cabinet. Level 2 (Medium Risk) includes diplomats, high ranking civil employees, and religious organization members. Level 3 (Medium Risk) encompasses board of directors and state owned businesses. Level 4 (Low Risk) covers mayors, district assembly members, and city senior leadership. AML Watcher's PEP Screening Solutions screen across all four levels within a database of 6M+ entity records.

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Get up-to-date data from our carefully created database of 215+ sanction regimes, covering 80+ languages to meet your specific needs.

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Get adverse media intelligence in any language from any country, tailored to your specific needs.

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Watchlist Screening

Get updated, local and global data on criminals, fugitives, warning lists, law enforcement, and whatnot from 235 countries and states.

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Screen customers from millions of data points of international leaks in seconds in any language for thorough risk assessment.

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