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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Erica VonOhm

Erica is the CEO of a research corporation that primarily focusses on alternative energy and life sciences. The organisation is funded wholly by a national government.

Is she a PEP?

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2

Rhi Al-Toor

Rhi is a foreign real estate investor and has set up a new company to manage her portfolio. The company has received investment from her best friend from college, who is also the CFO of a state owned oil company.

Is she a PEP?

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No
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Professor Paula Teek

Paula is the head of politics and international relations at an international university and has presented many papers and research journals on topics such as diplomacy and public finance policies which have been picked up in the press.

Is she a PEP?

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No
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Adam Vizor

Adam is an ambitious political strategist and special adviser. He was recently appointed as chief of staff to the leader of a European nation.

Is he a PEP?

Yes
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