Politically exposed person (PEP) - Financial definition
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Concise definition of the term politically exposed person
In financial regulation, a "politically exposed person" someone who has been entrusted with a prominent public function and therefore generally presents a higher risk for potential involvement in bribery and corruption by virtue of the position and the influence they may hold.