Countries all around the globe are putting stronger regulations in place to stop money laundering, financial fraud, terrorism funding, and other illicit activities. New Zealand is certainly no exception. The island nation of 5 million in the southwestern Pacific has some of the most comprehensive and well-developed financial regulations in the world. In recent years, […]

The cryptocurrency market continues to grow. According to a report from Fortune Magazine, the total value of the global cryptocurrency market hit $2 trillion earlier this year. Cryptocurrency exchanges—the platforms on which you can buy, sell, and trade crypto—are becoming an ever more important part of global financial markets. There are many opportunities out there […]

Cryptocurrencies are an increasingly popular financial asset. According to data provided by CoinMarketCap, the total global value of cryptocurrency exceeds $1 trillion in June of 2022. While there are more than 15,000 cryptocurrencies, the most prominent digital currency—Bitcoin—still accounts for nearly half of the total value of global crypto-assets. Gone are the days when Bitcoin […]

Companies and organizations need to know exactly who they are doing business with. Beyond protecting their financial interests in a general sense, companies and organizations must comply with all applicable KYC regulations and anti-money laundering (AML) policies. KYC is especially important for firms that offer any sort of financial services—although the principles extend to many […]

Know Your Customer (KYC) is a set of internal identity verification procedures for confirming the actual identity of a potential new customer before opening an account or processing applications for major financial transactions. KCY Verification plays a significant role in the fight against financial crime. Here’s what you need to know about KYC, who needs […]

Any company or business operating in California and collecting personal information from customers or clients residing in the golden state must comply with the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA). This also applies to companies or businesses headquartered in or operating from another state or country. Considered one of the strictest privacy laws in the United […]

Businesses and organizations across the private and public sectors rely heavily on the use of data analytics to provide valuable and effective products and services to customers. Optimizing the customer experience now depends on a business’ ability to process a vast and growing volume of consumer information. However, the sheer amount of data can be […]

The constant evolution of identity fraud tactics requires companies to implement flexible, low-friction, risk-based approaches to combating criminal fraud. Traditional approaches for ID verification rely on static personal identity information (PII) like the name, address, Social Security number, date of birth, and phone number of an individual. However, when considered in isolation, these elements are […]

Cyber-fraud criminals are sophisticated, well-funded, and adapt quickly to exploit weaknesses in new platforms, software, and mobile devices. As a result, the number of cyberattacks continues to grow while identity fraud prevention plays catch-up. The key for risk managers is to find an identity verification solution that is fully customizable but also easily adaptable to […]

Information and communication technologies have evolved rapidly over the last several decades. Today’s smartphones are more powerful than desktop computers used in the 1980s and 90s—despite being a fraction of the size. This rapid technological expansion has brought with it innumerable blessings and challenges for consumers and businesses alike. While the infiltration of tech into […]