Framework
FATF R.12 / R.22The FATF risk-based measures for identifying and managing relationships with foreign, domestic and international-organisation politically exposed persons.
At a glance
Compliance identifiers, scope and operational context for FATF PEP requirements in a comparable format.
PEP classes
3Related persons
Family associatesDecision
Risk-basedPublisher & obligations
Authorities, instruments and related compliance datasets connected to FATF PEP requirements.
What a defensible PEP record connects
Identity, office, jurisdiction, term and relationship evidence need their own validity windows.
Names and identifiers are not the same as PEP status.
The relevant office and dates support the classification.
Each relationship requires separate evidence and review.
Published facts
Source-scoped facts for FATF PEP requirements; versions, periods and effective dates remain explicit.
Definition
An individual who is or has been entrusted with a prominent functionhigh1 source
Relationship coverage
Foreign, domestic and international-organisation PEPs, family members and close associateshigh1 source
Additional measures
Risk-management systems, senior approval, source-of-wealth and source-of-funds measures, and enhanced ongoing monitoringhigh1 source
Interpretation
PEP status is preventive and does not imply involvement in criminal activityhigh1 source
Not compliance advice
PEP status does not by itself imply criminality or require account closure. Institutions must apply applicable law and their risk-based controls.
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Publisher & obligations100%What a defensible PEP record connects100%Published Facts100%