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<p>The Government has already amended the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and
Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 to distinguish between
domestic and non-domestic politically exposed persons (PEPs).</p><p> </p><p>The amendment
came into force on 10 January 2024 and makes clear that regulated firms must apply
a lower level of enhanced due diligence to domestic PEPs and family members or close
associates of domestic PEPs, compared to non-domestic PEPs, unless other risk factors
are present.</p>
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