Video on Politically Exposed Person (PEP) and PEP screening requirements in UAE

This video will help you grasp the essential concepts around:

  • Who the politically exposed person is, the Definition of PEP
  • Who is covered within the definition of PEP, including the person himself and his associates
  • What action you should take once you know someone is a PEP or associated with a PEP
  • How to deal with domestic PEPs, foreign PEPs, and heads of international organizations.
  • Why PEPs are treated as high-risk customers
  • What are the deciding factors to conclude that a PEP carries high-risk
  • How to manage ML/TF risks around PEPs
  • What are the requirements for carrying out Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) when working with Politically Exposed Persons
  • Ongoing monitoring of transactions with PEPs

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