Identification/Background checks

Four fifths of businesses now see identity verification as a strategic differentiator

Business owners are seeing the benefit of have strong identity verification processes, with 81% believing it to be a strategic differentiator, according to a new study from GBG.

TRAXX Payments has enlisted Acuant’s KYC solutions

Payment processing provider TRAXX Payments has tapped identity verification business Acuant to create a seamless digital know your customer (KYC) process for its clients.

Cybersecurity, InsurTech and neobank ventures led the 29 FinTech rounds raised last week

Out of the 29 FinTech funding rounds we reported on last week, cybersecurity companies, InsurTechs and challenger banks were among the clear winners.

RegTech Detected bags £600,000 in seed capital

Business verification platform Detected has secured £600,000 in a funding round led by EmergeVest alongside a smattering of angel investors.

IDnow could have achieved “game-changing” first with new AI identity verification product

RegTech IDnow has unveiled its new identity verification product AutoIdent Substantial.

LexisNexis inks deal with Nuggets to boost adoption of self-sovereign digital identity

Data and analytics platform LexisNexis Risk Solutions has formed a partnership with Nuggets to support the implementation of self-sovereign digital identity (SSI) solution.

What will Brexit mean for UK FinTech?

The UK is home to one of the world's most thriving FinTech and RegTech communities, but Brexit has raised concerns about whether the future of the ecosystem is at risk.

Why Onfido’s CEO and co-founder is stepping down

Global identity verification and authentication provider Onfido has announced a major shift in its leadership as CEO and co-founder Husayn Kassai is stepping down from his role.

Monetary Authority of Singapore seeks advice on proposed changes to identity verification

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is seeking comments on the types of information required for non-face-to-face verification of an individual’s identity.

Identity and access management market to be worth $29.79bn by 2027

The identity and access management market is predicted to grow from being worth $11.82bn in 2019 to have a valuation of $29.79bn by 2027, according to new research.

News Stories

Visa reinvents account-to-account payments with enhanced consumer protections

Visa reinvents account-to-account payments with enhanced consumer protections

Visa has unveiled a new initiative, Visa A2A, set to transform the landscape of account-to-account (A2A) payments by enhancing consumer control and protection.
Sedric AI clinches $18.5m to pioneer AI compliance solutions in FinTech

Sedric AI clinches $18.5m to pioneer AI compliance solutions in FinTech

Sedric AI, a leading innovator in AI-driven compliance solutions for financial institutions, announced today that it has successfully secured $18.5m in Series A funding.
European software firm SecureFlag bags significant funding from Copilot Capital

European software firm SecureFlag bags significant funding from Copilot Capital

Copilot Capital, a pioneering private equity firm dedicated to nurturing the growth of European software companies, has announced a significant majority investment in SecureFlag, a dynamic software company known for its cutting-edge cybersecurity training solutions.
Fido raises $30m to boost financial inclusion in East and Southern Africa

Fido raises $30m to boost financial inclusion in East and Southern Africa

Ghana's fintech innovator, Fido, recently bolstered its financial capacity with a significant $30m Series B funding round.
Upsolve secures $4.2m Gates Foundation grant to launch financial counselling AI for low-income Americans

Upsolve secures $4.2m Gates Foundation grant to launch financial counselling AI for low-income Americans

Upsolve, renowned as the nation's top nonprofit financial education platform, has recently secured a substantial grant to further its mission.

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