Articles by Tom Brown:

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The Complexities of Politically Exposed Persons
Friday, 1st November 2013

How to know, understand and identify a Politically Exposed Person (PEP), manage the firm's risk expectations and have a better perspective of how the PEP's funds are generated and where they originate is a complex process, littered with pitfalls. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) specialist Tom Brown highlights some of the key challenges for compliance professionals.

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Understanding Politically Exposed Persons & Their Associated Risks: Part 2
Thursday, 31st October 2013

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) specialist Tom Brown identifies five key areas which will help compliance and AML staff to identify who their PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) clients really are and whether the source of their wealth is genuine. He covers topics such as initial and ongoing due diligence procedures, enhanced due diligence checks, the firm's systems and controls, the firm's risk appetite and the level of KYC checks carried out.

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Understanding Politically Exposed Persons & Their Associated Risks: Part 1
Wednesday, 30th October 2013

Tom Brown provides guidance on the definition of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) between jurisdictions and looks at how Anti-Money Laundering and compliance specialists can manage the huge risks associated with PEPs as a result of these clients' exposure to wealth, power, information and influence.