Toward a European digital identity
Tuesday 14 September 2021
Ana Isabel Segovia, Digital Regulation Manager at BBVA, explores the latest developments in a European digital identity system. Last June the European Union announced the future creation of digital identity wallets as part of a change in its electronic identification regulations. The measure represents a major step forward in the harmonization of identity systems in
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Inclusion by design: Creating digital identity systems for all
Tuesday 14 September 2021
Louise Maynard-Atem, Research Lead at Women in Identity shares her view on the importance of inclusion, when establishing an identity system for a thriving digital economy. The need for improved digital identity systems and infrastructure has been a pressing requirement for many years, as more businesses have moved their operations online. The pandemic has accelerated
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Identity systems built for everyone, by everyone
Tuesday 07 September 2021
Identity exclusion is closely linked to socio-economic exclusion. Financial services and products are very often the starting point for establishing a digital identity, but not everyone has financial access. There are a number of reasons for this and it’s an issue that affects not only those in developing countries, but all across the world. Many
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The door to financial inclusion remains closed: Could Digital ID be the key?
Tuesday 31 August 2021
The door to financial inclusion remains closed: Could Digital ID be the key? Despite decades of financial inclusion efforts, barriers preventing access to financial services continue to exist across the globe. One such critical barrier, is the lack of an official, foundational form of identification. An estimated one billion people worldwide remain unable to prove their identity, while millions
Navigating the new normal with digital identity proofing
Monday 23 August 2021
Know-your-customer (KYC) checks have long been associated with high levels of customer friction. Traditionally, these assessments were largely carried out by financial institutions, conducting due diligence to safeguard against financial crime. Creating a seamless customer journey was not a priority in the design of legacy identity proofing systems. Until recently, customers looking to open up a bank account would expect to take paper-based documents into
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Accessibility wins and bank robbery failures – FTT Bookmark Issue 28
Tuesday 17 August 2021
Whether you live by your Twitter lists, save your Google Alerts or simply scroll through LinkedIn for insights and commentary – there is a wealth of content that weaves a global story around fintech. This week’s FTT Bookmark is brought to you by Laura Camplisson, Product and Content Manager at VC Innovations and features accessible banking
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From Britcoin to AI cat-recognition – FTT Bookmark Issue 26
Tuesday 03 August 2021
Whether you live by your Twitter lists, save your Google Alerts or simply scroll through LinkedIn for insights and commentary – there is a wealth of content that weaves a global story around fintech. This week’s FTT Bookmark is brought to you by Laura Camplisson, Product and Content Manager at VC Innovations and features current
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Embracing the F-word in the online customer journey
Monday 19 July 2021
In recent years, the number of businesses and services operating online has skyrocketed. For online consumers, a key part of the appeal is convenience. Secure payments, ecommerce accounts, personalised product offerings and subscription services are all just a click away. To keep pace with consumers’ evolving expectations, businesses are turning their attention to removing the
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How to become a billionaire overnight – FTT Bookmark Issue 22
Tuesday 06 July 2021
Your weekly resource for noteworthy news, fascinating features, and fintech titbits that caught our eye. Whether you live by your Twitter lists, save your Google Alerts or simply scroll through LinkedIn for insights and commentary – there is a wealth of content that weaves a global story around fintech. Our job at Fintech Talents is
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What does the EU Wallet mean for self-sovereign identity?
Tuesday 06 July 2021
Designing digital identity to meet high levels of trust, while ensuring credentials are interoperable, portable, accessible and protect the holder’s personal data, is no easy task. Customers are becoming more and more aware of their online identities, they want security, data privacy and control. On many occasions, when verifying your identity online you are really
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