PEP, sanctions screening and watchlists

Keep watch on individuals with political exposure and those associated with high-risk or sanctions.

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Streamlined and simplified PEP screening and due diligence

PEP (politically exposed persons) screening, adverse media checks and watchlists are the frontline defense against financial wrongdoing. Meet your regulatory compliance obligations, avoid severe legal consequences and improve your reputation in the global fight against financial crime, corruption, and fraudulent activities.

Identify, authenticate and screen

We optimise the PEP sanctions screening process to improve precision while optimising the customer experience. Our three-step process and status as an approved Credit Bureau simplifies verification, reducing processing delays and creating a seamless journey with reduced risk of customer drop-off. We verify the Ultimate Business Owner (UBO) and help you confidently, quickly and easily check individuals to achieve superior levels of customer due diligence.

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A three-step solution

Our fully integrated, three-step solution streamlines criminal screening and financial sanctions processes, both enhancing accuracy and improving the customer experience. We identify, authenticate and screen to achieve greater due diligence, quickly.

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Improve the customer experience

Collecting the data needed to carry out the necessary screening checks can be costly and time-consuming. With our three-step solution, you can reduce the time delays associated with manual processing, improve the overall customer experience, and reduce the risk of customer dropouts.

Streamlined verification

In cases where the Ultimate Business Owner (UBO) isn’t an immediate director of the company you’re investigating, you may not have the necessary details to complete the verification process. As an approved Credit Bureau, we can use our URA (Usual Residential Address) data to power this process, supporting a streamlined customer journey.

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We can tailor our screening solutions to meet your business needs. Let’s talk.

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Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO)

In today's highly regulated business landscape, the ability of banks, financial institutions, payment providers and other organisations to identify key decision makers and parties associated with businesses is paramount. Experian simplifies the KYC compliance process with an innovative algorithm that identifies individuals with a 10% or higher shareholding in corporate structures.

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Persons of Signiciant Control (PSC)

A PSC owns more than 25% of the company's shares or voting rights, has the right to appoint or remove the majority of directors or has the right to, or exercises, significant influence or control.

By integrating data from the Persons of Significant Control (PSC) register -- including ownership of shares, voting rights and director appointments -- we provide comprehensive support for KYC requirements. Our approach helps to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance, especially in the financial sector.

Batch or real-time

Whether you need batch reviews, real-time API verification or ongoing monitoring, Experian's solution is adaptable and the go-to solution for businesses.

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Due diligence

Due diligence checks to verify customer identities are required to meet money laundering regulations, and to avoid dealing with sanctioned or risk-posing individuals. Effective due diligence will help your organisation display prudent and ethical financial conduct, and avoid reputational damage, fines and worse.

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AML & KYC

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) are the foundation of due diligence. By embracing AML and KYC protocols, financial institutions can strengthen defence against financial crime while upholding trust, transparency, and security.

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PEP, sanctions screening and watchlists

Keep watch on individuals with political exposure and those associated with high-risk or sanctions.

Streamlined and simplified PEP screening and due diligence