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PEP & UBO screening guide

PEP and UBO screening helps organisations understand whether public-function exposure, ownership or related-party relationships create a higher financial-crime risk. The process needs more than a name match: reviewers must assess role, jurisdiction, ownership, close associates and the risk controls required by their policies. Good records make the outcome explainable and support future monitoring or escalation. This guide brings together existing Checklynx resources on PEP screening, European mayor and Spanish PEP examples, and ultimate beneficial ownership. Use the collection to structure research and reviewer questions around politically exposed persons and beneficial owners while retaining accountability for the final risk decision and documented rationale.