The legislation amends Regulation 35 of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 on enhanced customer due diligence: politically exposed persons. Provisions have been inserted regarding the meaning, assessment, and treatment of domestic PEPs.
Financial services firms regulated under the MLRs should ensure that they take note of the newly enacted provisions and review their enhanced due diligence policies and procedures accordingly.
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