Identification/Background checks

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.

IDmission’s selfie identity verification solution gets another upvote

RegTech IDmission has been given another sign of approval for its identity verification software that uses selfies to make sure customers are who they say they are.

What are the biggest mistakes RegTech companies can make?

The RegTech industry has proven resilient throughout the Covid-19 crisis, but vendors better avoid making big mistakes to ensure their future success.

Socure launches new tool to beat synthetic fraud

Digital identity platform Socure has launched its Sigma Synthetic Fraud solution to help combat the risks of synthetic identity fraud.

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Goldwise launches to shake up precious metals investing

Goldwise launches to shake up precious metals investing

Goldwise, a UK FinTech founded by former Royal Mint executives, has launched a mobile trading platform designed to give savers and investors a simpler...

AI adoption in financial services accelerates globally

Nearly half of consumers worldwide are now turning to artificial intelligence to inform their savings and investment choices, according to EY, a professional services...

Adyen acquires Talon.One for €750m

Adyen, the global financial technology, has agreed to acquire Berlin-based loyalty and incentives platform Talon.One for a total consideration of €750m. The deal will see...
M-Files launches three industry-specific document solutions

M-Files launches three industry-specific document solutions

Document management specialist M-Files has unveiled three new industry-specific applications: M-Files for Tax Advisory, M-Files for Quality, and M-Files for Contracts. This marks a...

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