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Politically Exposed Persons

Question for Treasury

UIN HL127, tabled on 18 July 2024

To ask His Majesty's Government when they expect new guidance on the treatment of politically exposed persons to be implemented.

Answered on

29 July 2024

The Financial Conduct Authority is currently consulting on changes to its guidance on the treatment of politically exposed persons (PEPs) for anti-money laundering purposes, following a review of the treatment of domestic PEPs by financial institutions. The consultation closes on 18 October 2024. The FCA expects that the revised guidance will be published and brought into effect in the first half of 2025.

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Treasury