World-Check and Dow Jones entries and PEP status
We examine the basis for an entry in a compliance database, prepare the documents and seek correction or removal where there are grounds. We also handle the removal of PEP status once the relevant period has passed.
IMG 0121:9Why it matters now
IMG 024:3Commercial databases such as World-Check (LSEG), Dow Jones Risk & Compliance and LexisNexis are used by banks worldwide. An entry is rarely a “system error”: it refers to specific publications and sources.
So the work starts with the basis for the entry. If the source is inaccurate, outdated or concerns a namesake, the provider is obliged to review the entry on request. If the basis is real, we work on context and timing.
When you need it
If you recognise your situation, the check is either under way or about to start.
The bank cites a database
A refusal or request for explanations that mentions World-Check or Dow Jones.
An entry about a namesake
You have been merged with someone else in a database profile.
Outdated PEP status
The period since leaving public office has passed, but the status remains.
An entry based on dropped charges
The case is closed, but the database profile does not reflect it.
IMG 033:2IMG 043:2What the work includes
The final scope is fixed in the contract after the audit. This is what a project usually covers.
- Data requestWe obtain the content of the entry and its list of sources.
- Basis analysisWe assess each source for accuracy, currency and relevance to you.
- DossierDocuments supporting your position: court decisions, certificates, confirmations.
- Provider correspondenceFormal requests under the provider’s procedures.
- Source workIf the entry relies on publications, we work on those too.
- Update checkWe confirm the changes have reached the banks.
Often combined with
One task is rarely solved with one tool. These services reinforce the result and are run by the same account lead.
Works withCompliance risk assessment
A full risk assessment ahead of a bank or a deal, not just one record.
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Works withRemoval and suppression of negative content
Database records cite articles. We work on the original source.
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Works with24/7 mention monitoring
We track updates to records after correction.
Learn more →How we work
At every stage you see the result and receive a document.
Entry request
We obtain the profile and its sources.
1–3 weeksAnalysis and dossier
We prepare the position and the documents.
1–2 weeksSubmission
A formal request to the provider.
30–90 daysFollow-up
We check the update and notify the bank if needed.
on completionIMG 0521:9Checkpoints
We report on what has changed, not on how many pieces were published. Specific targets are fixed in the contract.
IMG 064:3- The entry is corrected or removed where there are grounds
- Your profile is no longer merged with a namesake
- PEP status removed once the period has passed
- The bank holds an up-to-date dossier
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17 September 2026 · 7 min readRead the article →Frequently asked questions
Can’t find yours? Ask it in your request and we will answer personally.
Can an entry be removed from World-Check?
If the basis is inaccurate or does not relate to you, yes: the provider reviews the entry. If the basis is real, a correction is usually possible, for example adding the outcome of a case.
How long does it take?
The provider usually responds within 30 to 90 days of receiving a complete set of documents. Preparing the documents takes 2–5 weeks.
When is PEP status removed?
It depends on the jurisdiction and the provider’s policy: usually after a set period following departure from office. We check whether that period applies to you and prepare the request.
Will the bank see the changes immediately?
Banks update their data on their own schedule. So we prepare a dossier with supporting evidence for the bank, without waiting for the update.
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