PEPs & Sanctions screening — real-time, AML compliant
Screen every hire against global Politically Exposed Persons lists and sanctions databases. Powered by enterprise-grade financial crime data — continuously updated, covering 200+ countries. Required under the UK's AML framework for regulated firms and best practice for any senior appointment.
What is a PEPs & Sanctions check?
A PEPs & Sanctions check screens an individual against two distinct datasets, drawn from continuously updated, enterprise-grade financial crime data sources covering over 200 countries and territories.
Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs): A PEP is a person who holds — or has held — a prominent public function: government ministers, senior politicians, heads of state, senior judicial or central bank officials, board members of international organisations, and their immediate family and known close associates.
Sanctions: Sanctions lists contain individuals subject to financial restrictions imposed by governments or international bodies. InfoVetted screens against all major global sanctions regimes — not just a single list.
Mandatory for regulated firms
- ✓FCA-regulated firms — required under Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (AML 5th Directive)
- ✓SMCR firms — Senior Managers and Certified Persons
- ✓Banking, asset management, insurance, legal, accountancy
- ✓Any role with access to significant financial assets or client funds
Databases screened
Screening is powered by a comprehensive, continuously updated financial crime dataset — covering government and regulatory sources across 200+ jurisdictions.
- ✓Global PEPs lists — current and historical, including family members and known close associates
- ✓UK HMT (Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation) Sanctions list
- ✓UN Consolidated Sanctions list
- ✓EU Consolidated Sanctions list
- ✓OFAC SDN and other US Treasury sanctions lists
- ✓DFAT (Australia), OSFI (Canada), and other major international regimes
- ✓Interpol and law enforcement watchlists (where publicly available)
Up and running in days, not months
Define your package
Choose checks by role — Senior Manager, Certified Person, or a custom package for your firm.
Invite your candidate
Candidate receives a secure link to the InfoVetted portal, which displays your company name. They submit the required information and documents digitally — no paperwork.
Checks run automatically
No manual chasing. Real-time status updates as each check completes across our provider network.
Audit-ready report
FCA-examination-ready results stored securely with a full audit trail in your portal.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if there's a match?
A match does not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many matches are false positives (common names, multiple individuals sharing the same identity data). InfoVetted returns structured match detail — including the source list, match confidence, and contextual information — so your compliance team can assess whether it is a genuine hit. A confirmed PEP match triggers Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) requirements; it does not mean the candidate cannot be appointed.
Does this check need to be repeated periodically?
For regulated firms, PEPs and sanctions status can change after initial screening — a candidate can become a PEP or be added to a sanctions list after they join. Periodic re-screening and ongoing monitoring is recommended and available through InfoVetted for firms that require it.
How current is the data?
The underlying dataset is continuously updated from primary government and regulatory sources, with changes typically reflected within hours of publication. This ensures your screening reflects the most current available information at the point of hire.
Pricing
PEPs & Sanctions screening is available on Pay as You Go and above. Per-check pricing is available inside your dashboard after sign-up. For FCA-regulated firms with volume needs, contact us for Finance & Enterprise pricing.
Often run alongside this check
Ready to meet your SMCR obligations?
Speak to our compliance screening team and we'll build a package tailored to your firm's FCA requirements.