- PEPs and RCAs, including their close associates.
- Position, country, dates and status of each profile.
- Cross-checked sanctions: list alerts next to the PEP result.
Enhanced due diligence, without friction
Regulations require additional controls on PEPs and their close associates (RCAs). Akifue turns that into a clear flow: detect, analyze and document.
Complete profile
Name, main position or function, country, possible dates and profile type. Everything you need to assess the person's real exposure.
Cross-checked sanctions
PEP screening is cross-checked with sanctions alerts so you can see, in one place, whether the person also appears on restrictive lists.
Decision and evidence
Mark a confirmed MATCH, false positive or needs review, with a comment. The decision is saved and available as audit-ready evidence.
Detect, analyze and document
The system suggests matches; the analyst decides and leaves a record. Every step is kept in the case file.
- Enter first and last names. Optionally dates of birth to narrow the search.
- The controlled provider returns profiles. With position, country, dates, PEP status and sanctions alerts.
- Decide and document. MATCH, false positive or review, with a comment and evidence.
Scope and coverage of PEP screening
PEP screening is carried out against public and official sources, such as government websites, official gazettes and complementary databases. There is no official global PEP list, so coverage and update frequency vary by country. A PEP result does not imply a prohibition on doing business: it is a risk indicator that requires analysis and a decision by the compliance officer.
The scope of each plan, including PEP screening, is in plans and pricing.
Sample result
A name search returns the profiles found, the status of each one and the associated sanctions alerts. The analyst classifies each match.
| Profile | Position and status | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Andrés Mendoza Ruiz | Deputy Minister of Finance · Sample country · Active PEP | Confirmed MATCH |
| Carlos Mendoza Ruiz | Namesake, no public office · No current PEP status | False positive |
| Lucía Herrera Vásquez | Former legislator · Sample country · Detected PEP | Needs review |
The match detail includes the profile type (PEP, position), the dates, the analyst's decision with its date and the saved evidence: PDF report and Audit Log.
Frequently asked questions
What is a PEP and why should I screen for them?
A Politically Exposed Person holds or has held a prominent public position, which implies a higher risk of corruption or money laundering. AML regulations require enhanced due diligence on PEPs and their close associates (RCAs, Relatives and Close Associates).
What information does PEP screening return?
Full name, main position or function, country, possible dates, profile type and status (Active PEP, Detected PEP), plus associated sanctions alerts when they exist.
Who makes the final decision on a match?
The system suggests and the analyst decides. They can mark a confirmed MATCH, false positive or needs review, with a mandatory comment, and the decision is recorded as audit-ready evidence.