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Sanctions Compliance & PEP Screening
Comprehensive training on the UK sanctions regime, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) screening obligations, and practical compliance measures for firms subject to the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.
3 modules, 9 lessons~35 minutes80% pass mark36 flipcards, 9 scenarios
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This course content has been generated using AI and is based on publicly available UK government guidance, OFSI publications, and the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. It is provided for educational purposes only. Your organisation's MLRO or compliance officer is responsible for verifying the accuracy and completeness of this material before it is used as part of your firm's official training programme. ComplySkills accepts no liability for regulatory decisions made based on this content.
What you will learn
- Understand how sanctions regimes work and who enforces them
- Screen customers against sanctions lists effectively
- Identify and manage Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
- Apply enhanced due diligence for sanctions and PEP risks
- Know the consequences of sanctions breaches for individuals and firms
Who is this for?
All staff handling customer relationships
Course details
Duration~35 min
Modules3
Lessons9
Pass mark80%
CertificateYes
CPD Hours0.6
Jurisdiction
UK (Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018, OFSI). Sanctions regimes vary by jurisdiction.
Course Modules
1
UK Sanctions Regime
~12 minUnderstanding the legal framework for sanctions in the UK, the role of OFSI, and the different types of sanctions measures.
The Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
OFSI and Its Powers
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Types of Sanctions
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Assessment - 5 questions
2
PEP Identification & Screening
~12 minUnderstanding what Politically Exposed Persons are, your screening obligations, Enhanced Due Diligence requirements, and the impact of Russia/Belarus sanctions on UK firms.
What Are PEPs Under MLR 2017
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Screening Obligations for TCSPs and Money Managers
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Enhanced Due Diligence for PEPs and Russia/Belarus Sanctions
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Assessment - 5 questions
3
Practical Compliance
~12 minHands-on guidance for screening against the UK Consolidated List, understanding OFSI penalties, reporting sanctions breaches, and maintaining ongoing monitoring.
Screening Against the UK Consolidated List
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
OFSI Penalties and Enforcement
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Reporting Breaches and Ongoing Monitoring
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Assessment - 5 questions
Total Questions
15
Pass Mark
80%
Audio
9/9
Certificate
Yes
v1.1.0 | Updated 2026-06-30 | Sources verified 2026-06-26
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