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Record 1 2015-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Policies
  • International Relations
CONT

In financial regulation, politically exposed person (PEP) is a term describing someone who has been entrusted with a prominent public function, or an individual who is closely related to such a person. A PEP generally presents a higher risk for potential involvement in bribery and corruption by virtue of their position and the influence that they may hold.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Politiques nationales
  • Relations internationales
DEF

Personne qui, en raison du pouvoir qu’elle détient ou des fonctions qu’elle exerce, peut faire l’objet de tentatives de corruption.

OBS

personne exposée à la corruption; PEC : terme, abréviation et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 16 janvier 2015.

Spanish

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