PEP/Sanctions check

    Screen candidates for PEP and sanctions listings

    Reduce integrity and compliance risks with an automated PEP and sanctions check. Otentica screens candidates for politically exposed person (PEP) status and listings on relevant international sanctions lists.

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    What is a PEP/Sanctions check?

    Screening for PEP status and international sanctions lists

    A PEP/Sanctions check verifies whether a candidate is listed as a politically exposed person (PEP) and whether their personal data matches persons or entities on relevant sanctions lists. The check can cover sanctions lists of the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU) and OFAC, among others. A PEP is someone who holds or has held a prominent public function. Certain family members and close associates may also fall under the PEP definition. PEP status does not automatically mean that someone poses a high risk, but it can be a reason for further investigation.

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    How the PEP/Sanctions check works

    See how a candidate is screened against PEP sources and international sanctions lists

    Screening file
    NameE. van der Berg
    Date of birth12-03-1988
    PEP status…
    UN sanctions list…
    EU sanctions list…
    OFAC…
    Verification status0%

    Verification steps

    Candidate data received
    PEP sources checked
    UN, EU and OFAC sanctions lists checked
    Possible matches assessed
    Verification status
    Verifying...
    Checking PEP sources and sanctions lists...

    Why a PEP/Sanctions check?

    Integrity and compliance risks in view before you engage

    Identify possible integrity risks

    Gain insight into possible PEP and sanctions signals before a business relationship is entered into or continued.

    Screening against multiple lists

    Screen candidates against relevant international sources and sanctions lists from one screening process.

    Support compliance

    The check supports organisations in carrying out appropriate integrity and compliance checks.

    Fast and clear

    Automate the check and receive the results in a clear report.

    Which checks are performed?

    Sanctions can apply to persons, organisations or countries. In the Netherlands, UN and EU sanctions in particular play an important role within the sanctions framework.

    PEP check

    Screening for possible PEP status, looking at persons who hold or have held a prominent public function.

    UN sanctions lists

    Screening for relevant listings on sanctions lists of the United Nations.

    EU sanctions lists

    Screening for relevant sanctions and listings that apply within the European Union.

    OFAC

    Screening for relevant listings on sanctions lists of the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

    How does the PEP/Sanctions check work?

    From candidate data to a clear screening result in four steps

    Provide data

    The candidate provides the required personal data via the secure Otentica platform.

    Check sources and lists

    The data provided is screened against relevant PEP and sanctions sources.

    Analyse possible matches

    Possible matches are made transparent so they can be assessed further.

    Receive the report

    You receive a clear report with the outcome of the check and any alerts.

    Which organisations is this check relevant for?

    A PEP/Sanctions check can be relevant for organisations that want to limit integrity and compliance risks when entering into or maintaining business relationships. For example:

    • Financial services
    • Banks and insurers
    • Real estate and brokerage
    • Business services
    • International organisations
    • Organisations subject to the Dutch Anti-Money Laundering Act (Wwft) or sanctions regulations

    The exact obligations differ per sector and organisation. A PEP or sanctions hit also does not automatically mean that a candidate or business relationship must be rejected. Any match must always be assessed further.

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