There’s no beating around the bush: the financial world may feel connected, but the regulatory gaps between players paint a very different picture. Achieving a worldwide standard for anti-money laundering (AML) is tough given jurisdictional cultural differences, market competition and levels of risk attached to regions. However, without shared expertise and experience in implementing RegTech, … Continued
Knowing that your very identity is being transferred right now across the dark web is highly discomforting. Unfortunately, it’s also highly likely. The fraudulent use of passport photos, addresses and phone numbers has been around for a long time, and in the public eye, but the newer incarnation – synthetic identity fraud – is a … Continued
Despite it being the norm, the thought of interval-led know your customer (KYC) every few years seems extremely outdated. Crime never sleeps and customers transact around the world at any time of day. Illicit payments and people can infiltrate the system at any point. Presiding over the comings-and-goings continuously is paramount to every modern financial … Continued
The introduction of fintech – an umbrella term for a range of payments providers, lenders, non-banking services, and more – has seen a proliferation of accessible finance in local and global markets. Fintech has created a whole new market, rocking the status quo of the financial space. Fintech’s continuing uptake has meant dominant financial institutions … Continued
Diversity in the financial world has been unavoidable. Once, personal finance only meant opening bank accounts in person at a branch. Those days feel lost to the past. Fintechs emerged to remedy various financial challenges and compete with traditional mortgage lenders and brick-and-mortar banks. They are moving with the times and emphasising digitalisation and customer … Continued
As generative AI technology becomes more sophisticated, cybercriminals are leveraging deepfake technology and AI-powered tools to commit AI identity theft on an unprecedented scale. This comprehensive analysis examines the growing threat of AI-enabled fraud and explores how South Africa and global institutions respond to protect our digital identities. Artificial intelligence’s multifaceted operational and creative uses … Continued
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In 2025, Know Your Customer (KYC) solutions will become critical for banks and financial institutions seeking to strengthen their anti-money laundering (AML) frameworks. Driven by increasing regulatory demands, sophisticated financial crimes and expectations for seamless customer experiences, emerging trends like decentralised identity (DCI) and perpetual KYC (pKYC) are reshaping how financial institutions approach compliance and … Continued
This article discusses the nuances of KYB vs KYC, exploring their differences, importance, and implementation in the context of AML compliance. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, financial institutions must implement comprehensive due diligence measures to mitigate risks associated with money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. At the heart of these measures lie two critical processes: … Continued
The interconnected and digital nature of today’s global financial system has amplified the challenges of money laundering and terrorism financing. These constantly evolving threats demand a fundamental shift in our countermeasures, as conventional approaches, based on manual reviews and rigid rule systems, are struggling to keep pace with increasingly sophisticated criminal tactics. This article explores … Continued