Newcomer's Guide to the AML GalaxyThe KYC2020 Guide to PEP Screening: Defining PEP and RCA KYC2020 Corporate Communications / January 28, 2021 Screening for PEPs is a critical part of your financial institution’s risk-based AML/CFT program. In this article, we define what a PEP is and identify some of the biggest challenges that stand in the way of a good PEP screening system.