Tag: identity verification
Synthetic identity fraud: the growing threat in 2026
Synthetic identity fraud is fast becoming one of the most complex threats facing financial institutions and regulated businesses today.
According to SmartSearch, unlike conventional fraud,...
Why IDV platforms are losing enterprise deals in 2027
The identity verification landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Document-based verification has demonstrated significant vulnerability to AI-driven fraud and is gradually being phased out...
Mastering AML in the age of deepfakes
An estimated $2tn is laundered through the global financial system every year — a staggering figure that represents far more than financial loss.
The...
allpay’s DOSH uses Vouchsafe ID tech for the unbanked
allpay has partnered with Vouchsafe, an identity verification technology company, to launch DOSH, a new prepaid Mastercard account designed to bring more people into...
Why onboarding failures now drive fraud losses
The financial services industry is entering a new era where the cost of fraud is no longer absorbed by customers but increasingly sits squarely...
OPBAS findings highlight need for stronger AML controls
RegTech provider SmartSearch has warned that anti-money laundering (AML) standards must improve across the legal and accountancy sectors following the publication of a new...
How AML compliance tools are priced in financial services
Anti-money laundering compliance has become an unavoidable reality for financial institutions operating in today’s heavily regulated environment. From FinTech start-ups to global banks, firms...
AML for SMEs vs enterprises: key compliance differences
AML processes are a core requirement for any organisation operating within financial services. However, the way these compliance frameworks are implemented can differ significantly...
Best AML and identity verification APIs for FinTech in 2026
As digital financial services continue to expand, regulated businesses face increasing pressure to strengthen identity verification and AML processes.
In 2026, allowing fraud to...
Why NFC matters for modern AML frameworks
NFC is best known for powering contactless payments, but its role in AML frameworks is becoming increasingly significant. As financial crime grows more sophisticated,...










