The PEP Quiz

Can you identify a politically exposed person?

Did you know, there’s no official global definition of a Politically Exposed Person (PEP)? This means making a risk-based decision on an individual’s PEP status can be difficult for financial crime compliance professionals. So, are you up to the challenge?

Test your knowledge with this short, interactive PEP quiz. Using fictitious profiles, we’ll put your understanding of PEPs and Foreign Public Officials through its paces.

Need to swot up before you start? view our PEP frequently asked questions. Just so you know, all of the definitions we use are in line with official regulator guidance and local financial crime compliance regulations.

Choose your level of difficulty. Good luck!

(All names and profiles are fictitious. Any resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental)

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Ray Darr

Ray is the Chairman of a private security and military tech firm. The company has won a contract to sell its services to a government in Asia.

In relation to FATF’s Recommendation 12 and 22, is he a PEP?

Yes
No
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2

Dame Maggie Straight

Dame Maggie is a former Judge for Her Majesty’s High Court of Justice in England and Wales. She presided over the chancery division, dealing with business and property related disputes. Dame Maggi retired in June 2014.

In accordance with the proposed 4th EU AML directive, is she considered a PEP?

Yes
No
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3

Louis Tenant

Lou is the nephew to a Commander in a foreign navy.

In relation to FATF’s Recommendation 12 and 22, is he a PEP?

Yes
No
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4

Juan Neill

Juan is a professional footballer. His father in law is the current General Secretary of a continental governing body for association football.

In relation to FATF’s Recommendation 12 and 22, is he a PEP?

Yes
No
Down

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