Politically Exposed Person (PEP) Searches
Screen Politically Exposed Persons Before Business Relationships Begin
Conduct Politically Exposed Person (PEP) searches to identify individuals who may present elevated corruption, bribery or financial crime risks, supporting AML compliance, KYC procedures and informed due diligence.
Why This Service Matters
Knowing who a business is dealing with goes beyond verifying identity. It also involves understanding whether an individual holds, or has previously held, a prominent public position that may increase exposure to bribery, corruption or financial crime risks.
A Politically Exposed Person (PEP) search helps identify current and former public officials, their close associates and immediate family members using reliable public records and trusted data sources.
PEP screening forms an important part of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC) and broader compliance programs used by financial institutions, regulated businesses and professional service firms.
Whether onboarding a customer, evaluating a business partner, conducting enhanced due diligence or meeting regulatory obligations, independent PEP screening helps organizations make informed decisions before establishing commercial relationships.
Where This Service Creates Value
Customer & Client Onboarding
Identify higher-risk customers before establishing financial or commercial relationships.
Banking & Financial Services
Support AML compliance through independent PEP screening during customer onboarding and ongoing monitoring.
Corporate Due Diligence
Evaluate directors, shareholders, beneficial owners and executives during acquisitions, investments and commercial transactions.
Legal & Professional Services
Support law firms, accountants and regulated professionals with enhanced due diligence requirements.
Our Politically Exposed Person (PEP) Search Services
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Politically Exposed Person (PEP) Searches
Research individuals who currently hold or previously held prominent public positions that may require enhanced due diligence.
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Domestic PEP Screening
Identify individuals serving in significant public positions within their own country.
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Foreign PEP Screening
Research foreign public officials involved in government, politics, the judiciary, military leadership or state-owned enterprises.
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International PEP Screening
Conduct worldwide screening across multiple jurisdictions to support international business relationships.
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Family Member Screening
Research immediate family members of Politically Exposed Persons where enhanced due diligence may be appropriate.
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Close Associate Searches
Identify publicly available information relating to individuals known to maintain close business or personal relationships with PEPs.
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Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Support
Provide research supporting Enhanced Due Diligence procedures for higher-risk customers and transactions.
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AML & KYC Compliance Searches
Support Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer programs through independent PEP screening.
Supporting Compliance Through Independent Research
Politically Exposed Person searches help organizations understand potential corruption exposure before entering business relationships.
Duly Noted conducts independent research using reliable public records and trusted international sources to identify PEP status that may require additional review as part of a wider due diligence process.
Whether supporting banks, financial institutions, law firms, corporate compliance teams or international organizations, our research helps clients strengthen compliance and make informed commercial decisions.
Why Businesses Choose Duly Noted
Experienced Research Professionals
Detailed PEP research performed with accuracy and attention to detail.
Reliable Public Sources
Research conducted using trusted international public records and reputable compliance resources.
Tailored Due Diligence
Searches customized to meet the requirements of financial institutions, legal professionals and corporate compliance teams
Confidential Service
All research requests are handled securely and with strict confidentiality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Politically Exposed Person (PEP)?
A Politically Exposed Person is an individual who currently holds or has previously held a prominent public position and may require enhanced due diligence because of potential
exposure to corruption or bribery risks.
Why are PEP searches important?
PEP screening helps organizations identify higher-risk relationships and supports AML, KYC and broader regulatory compliance.
Who uses PEP searches?
Banks, financial institutions, law firms, accounting firms, compliance departments, regulated businesses and multinational corporations.
Are family members included?
Where appropriate, searches can include immediate family members associated with Politically
Exposed Persons.
Are close associates researched?
Yes. Publicly available information relating to close business or personal associates can be included where relevant.
Do PEP searches support AML compliance?
Yes. PEP screening is a widely recognized component of Anti-Money Laundering compliance
programs.
Can searches be conducted internationally?
Yes. Screening can include domestic, foreign and international PEP records depending on the scope of the engagement.
Do you screen directors and beneficial owners?
Yes. PEP searches are commonly performed during corporate due diligence involving directors,
shareholders and Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs).
What sources are used?
Research is conducted using reliable public records and trusted compliance information relevant
to the jurisdiction and scope of the search.
Can searches be tailored?
Yes. Searches can be customized based on industry, jurisdiction and due diligence requirements.
Strengthen Due Diligence Before You Do Business
Whether you’re onboarding customers, evaluating business partners or supporting regulatory compliance, Duly Noted provides independent Politically Exposed Person (PEP) search services to help identify elevated risk before important business decisions are made.