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Denied Party Screening (DPS)

DPS Content Maintenance: PEP and Adverse Media Screening

Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) are individuals who are/have been entrusted with prominent public functions in foreign countries. For example, head of states/government, senior government, politicians, military officials, senior executives of state, important political party officials, so on. Business relationship with close associates of PEPs implicates reputational risks.

Can I do business with a PEP?

Yes, but with enhanced due diligence and delicate analysis. To conduct enhanced scrutiny of accounts sought or maintained by or on behalf of individuals who are, or have been, entrusted with prominent public functions and their family members and close associates – UNCAC, Art-52.

Dow Jones Adverse Media

What is Adverse Media?

Adverse media is any sort of negative news published on an individual or entity on various sources.
Negative news might be related to:
  • Financial Crime
  • Organized Crime
  • Terrorism Financing
  • Tax Crime
  • Corruption
  • Trafficking

What is Adverse Media Screening?

  • Adverse media screening (AMS) is also known as media monitoring or negative news.
  • AMS allows firms to identify or prevent potential problems before they arise and helps organizations to avoid reputational damage risks.

This article applies to:

  • PRODUCT: ONESOURCE Global Trade
  • Sub-Product: Denied Party Screening

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