EU-Level Politically Exposed Persons Database
This database provides profiles of individuals who currently hold (or held in the past 12 months) significant public positions at EU institutions (members of the European Parliament and leadership of key EU institutions). It includes data on relatives and close associates (RCAs) and business and interest connections. With daily updates from various public sources and follow-up manual processing, our database helps organisations to mitigate PEP-related risks and stay compliant with AML and KYC regulations.
EU-Level PEP Screening and Access Options
Our service provides exclusive access to a database for EU-level PEP screening of Politically Exposed Persons at the European Union level. It empowers obligated entities to efficiently identify individuals with significant public roles within EU institutions and bodies. This database provides insights into persons currently in or those who have held significant public positions in Brussels and other EU institutions in the last 12 months. It spans not only individuals in key positions but also their relatives, broadening the scope for risk assessment. With daily updates from diverse public sources and careful manual processing, our database aids organisations in effectively navigating compliance and mitigating PEP-related risks.
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API Integration
Direct and automated access through API simplifies compliance screening for organisations that need to perform a significant number of verifications.
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Web App
Manual searches and verification through our web app are ideal for quick checks of individual profiles or one-time detailed screenings.
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Dataset
Data can also be downloaded as a dataset that can be integrated to any software for further processing.
Benefits For Your Organisation
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Identify and Verify EU-Level PEPs Pinpoint politically exposed persons within EU institutions efficiently, enhancing your PEP screening process.
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Conduct In-Depth Checks Use the most up-to-date, precise information for comprehensive evaluations.
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Streamline Compliance Processes Automate and simplify compliance tasks for greater efficiency.
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Enhance Transparency and Security Improve the safety and clarity of financial and business practices.
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Save Time and Resources Reduce the effort and resources needed for PEP verifications significantly.
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Gain Comprehensive Insights Access detailed views of PEPs, including profiles and historical data.
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Enjoy Flexibility Choose from two access options tailored to fit your organisation's needs.
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Meet Regulatory Requirements Support compliance with laws against money laundering and terrorist financing.
Comprehensive Data Sources
Every piece of data is manually curated and safeguarded within our secure database, guaranteeing both the quality and reliability of the information provided. Information is continuously sourced from a variety of publicly accessible and reliable resources, ensuring our EU PEP database remains accurate and current:
- National regulatory authorities
- Official public institution websites
- Public official announcements
- Freedom of Information Act requests
- Public relations departments
- International sanction lists
- Official public registers
- Social networks
- Media coverage on cases and connections
- Other publicly available sources.
Detailed Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
Classifications
- Includes individuals currently in or who have in the last 12 months held function of significant public role as defined by the Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council EU 2015/849 and further detailed in the Commission Decision C/2002/3105.
- Profiles generally include the exact date of birth and usually the domicile. In cases where the full date of birth is not available, the indication "Partially Identified PEP" is displayed.
- Individuals with enduring risks are recorded for up to five years after ending their function, especially for positions of pan-European significance or extended duration.
Specific Positions within PEP Group 1:
- Executive Authority Leaders
- Legislative Members
- Judges
- Members of the European Central Bank Bodies
- Members of the Court of Auditors
- Ambassadors and Chargés d’Affaires
Includes spouses/partners, children (including sons-in-law and daughters-in-law), and parents of individuals in Group PEP1, as well as individuals in a familial or similar relationship.
Specification
- PEP2: Spouse/partner
- PEP3: Child/son-in-law/daughter-in-law
- PEP4: Parent
- PEP7: Individuals in a long-term familial or similar relationship
