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PEP STATUS SECTION

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Purpose

Politically Exposed Person assessment. Determines PEP classification, level, and associated risks.

TEMPLATE

## Political Exposure

[IF NOT PEP:]
### PEP Screening

**[SUBJECT]** was screened against PEP databases and public records. No political exposure was identified. **[SUBJECT]** does not appear to hold or have held a prominent public function, nor to be a close family member or associate of a PEP.

[IF PEP:]
### PEP Classification

**[SUBJECT]** is classified as a Politically Exposed Person (PEP).

| Field | Details |
|-------|---------|
| **PEP Type** | [Domestic / Foreign / International Organization] |
| **PEP Level** | [PEP1 (direct) / PEP2 (family/associate)] |
| **Category** | [Head of State / Minister / Parliamentarian / etc.] |
| **Position** | [SPECIFIC ROLE] |
| **Jurisdiction** | [COUNTRY] |
| **Tenure** | [START DATE] - [END DATE / Present] |
| **Status** | [Current / Former] |

### Political Roles

| Period | Position | Institution | Jurisdiction |
|--------|----------|-------------|--------------|
| [DATES] | [ROLE] | [INSTITUTION] | [COUNTRY] |
| [DATES] | [ROLE] | [INSTITUTION] | [COUNTRY] |

### Political Affiliations

**[SUBJECT]** is affiliated with [PARTY NAME], [DESCRIPTION OF PARTY].[^X]

[IF FAMILY/ASSOCIATE PEP:]
### PEP Association

**[SUBJECT]** is classified as a PEP associate due to [his/her] relationship with **[PEP NAME]**, [PEP ROLE].[^X]

| Related PEP | Relationship | PEP Role |
|-------------|--------------|----------|
| **[NAME]** | [Spouse / Parent / Child / Business associate] | [ROLE] |

### Risk Considerations

[SELECT APPLICABLE:]

**Corruption Risk:**
> [COUNTRY] is ranked [RANK] out of [TOTAL] countries on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index [YEAR], indicating [high / moderate / low] corruption risk.[^X]

**Sanctions Nexus:**
> [COUNTRY/REGIME] is subject to international sanctions. **[SUBJECT]**'s political role may expose [him/her] to sanctions risk.

**State-Owned Enterprises:**
> **[SUBJECT]**'s role at [STATE ENTITY] creates potential exposure to state-controlled enterprises.

**Defense/Security:**
> **[SUBJECT]** has held positions in [defense / security / intelligence], which may attract heightened scrutiny.

RULES

MUST Include

• Clear PEP/Non-PEP determination
• For PEPs: Category, level, role, dates
• For PEP associates: Relationship to PEP
• Risk context (TI ranking, sanctions status)

MUST NOT

• Classify as PEP without clear evidence
• Omit tenure dates for political roles
• Fail to distinguish current vs former PEP
• Miss family/associate PEP status

PEP CATEGORIES

Tier 1 - Highest Risk

Tier 2 - High Risk

Tier 3 - Moderate Risk

STANDARD PHRASES

Current PEP:

[SUBJECT] is a current Politically Exposed Person, serving as [ROLE] of [INSTITUTION] since [DATE].

Former PEP:

[SUBJECT] is a former PEP, having served as [ROLE] from [DATE] to [DATE]. [He/She] left office [X] years ago.

Family member PEP:

[SUBJECT] is the [spouse / child / parent] of [PEP NAME], [PEP ROLE], and is therefore classified as a PEP family member.

Close associate PEP:

[SUBJECT] is classified as a PEP close associate due to [his/her] documented business relationship with [PEP NAME].

Not a PEP:

No political exposure was identified for [SUBJECT]. [He/She] does not appear to be a PEP or PEP associate.

High-risk jurisdiction:

[SUBJECT]'s political role in [COUNTRY], combined with the jurisdiction's [high corruption risk / weak governance], warrants enhanced scrutiny.

PEP TIMEFRAMES

DISCLAIMER

PEP status is determined based on available public information and screening databases. Classification may differ between institutions based on their risk appetite and regulatory requirements.

FOOTNOTE FORMAT

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