Using biometric authentication for payments

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When using biometric authentication for payments, businesses are able to use technology that identifies a user based on their physical characteristics. Once the customer has been identified, the technology authorizes the deduction of funds from a customer’s bank account.  Although fingerprint recognition is the most common biometric payment method, other types of biometric data used for the

Veriff launches Social Security Number Verification offering

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SSN Verification is completed instantly, and the process is simple. Users input their full SSN or the last four digits, their full name, and either their address or date of birth. Once the automated verification process is completed, Veriff sends a notification confirming the validity of the Social Security number and data submitted. Every U.S.

Veriff launches enhanced Proof of Address offering

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The fully automated process is completed in under 10 seconds, which manually could take hours or even days. Operation is simple – users upload or use the camera on their device to take a picture of a document – credit card statements, driver licenses, and utility or phone bills – that includes their physical address.

What is due diligence in finance?

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In the world of finance, due diligence refers to the process of establishing and verifying the identity of a customer.   By verifying the identity of their customers and gaining an understanding of the nature of the business in which they are involved, a financial institution can begin to understand the level of money laundering risk

AML and anti-fraud

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AML and anti-fraud processes are vital for preventing criminal activity and ensuring regulatory compliance. These processes are particularly important because new trends in online fraud are emerging all the time.  In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about AML and anti-fraud, including what the processes involve, how they’re connected, and the methods businesses

Customer due diligence solutions

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Know your customer (KYC) and customer due diligence (CDD) guidelines form an integral part of any financial service provider’s risk management practices. They’re also a legal requirement for any business that needs to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) laws.  In its most basic form, CDD involves verifying the identity of a client and assessing the potential risks that

5 points for KYC best practice

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Every year, banks and financial institutions spend billions of dollars implementing processes that help them meet their AML and KYC requirements. However, in spite of spending huge sums of money, many of these financial institutions purely implement KYC processes as a ‘box ticking exercise’.  But, when implemented in this fashion, these KYC processes can be

Account takeover fraud detection

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Account takeover fraud (ATO) takes place when a fraudster uses somebody else’s credentials in order to gain access to their account. Once a fraudster has gained access to the user’s account, they can then monetize it by either transferring funds, making unauthorized purchases, or selling the verified account data to someone else.  Account takeover fraud

Studies show that banks caught laundering cash will lose customers

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A recent study from Insider Intelligence has revealed that more than half of customers in the UK would switch to a different bank if their current lender was caught laundering cash.  In particular, the study has revealed that young customers would be most likely to make the switch if their lender was involved in money