Technology
FTT Lending 3.0 Onsite Interview with Raffaela Kestel
Tuesday 24 May 2022
On 30th March our community came together for FTT Lending 3.0, where we explored the key trends, innovations and technologies that are powering the future of lending. During the day, our Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Lisa Moyle, sat down with Raffaela Kestel, Senior Product Manager at Validis. The two discussed the key highlights across
- Published in Content, FTT Lending, Innovation, Interviews, Opinion, Video
The High Cost of Cheap Biometrics
Tuesday 24 May 2022
The high cost of cheap biometrics Banks and financial institutions are spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting a vendor in the remote identity verification industry. Once dominated by a handful of established firms, the sector has rapidly grown as a direct result of the pandemic increasing demand for a range of digital services.
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What does DeFi mean for retail banks?
Tuesday 24 May 2022
Facing challenges from new FinTech start-ups and shifting consumer expectations, retail banks are seeking out ways to ensure they stay ahead of the curve and keep customers satisfied. The continuing rise of DeFi (Decentralised Finance) has the potential to be embraced by retail banks to improve their offering and hold off innovative competitors. DeFi encompasses
- Published in Blog, Content, Fintech, Innovation
In conversation with Talenthouse at FTT Embedded Finance & Super Apps
Tuesday 17 May 2022
On 26th April our community of innovators and industry practitioners, including retailers, manufacturers, financial institutions, insurers, telcos, fintechs and tech providers, gathered at FTT Embedded Finance & Super Apps. We delved into the technologies, innovations and trends that are re-defining the future of how financial services are devised and distributed. During an exciting day packed
- Published in Blog, Content, Embedded Finance, Innovation, Interviews, Opinion, Video
Will CBDCs be built on digital identity?
Tuesday 17 May 2022
Economists, governments, financial institutions, and crypto players are showing a growing interest in the development of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The term refers to a digital token of a country’s official currency, providing the public with direct digital access to central bank reserves. Issued and regulated by a national monetary authority or central bank,
- Published in Content, Identity, Opinion, Payments, Regulation
Who are the enablers behind Walmart Financial Services?
Tuesday 10 May 2022
Is the Mobile Driving Licence the future of ID?
Tuesday 22 March 2022
At the Future Identity and Fintech Talents Festival 2021, we were delighted to be joined by John Wunderlich, who travelled all the way from Canada to give a in-depth presentation on the development of the Mobile Driving Licence in North America. A privacy and identity expert, John is also chair of the Mobile Driving Licences
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5 must-read books for digital identity enthusiasts
Tuesday 08 March 2022
For World Book day 2022 we wanted to credit some of the authors whose insights into digital identity have helped to shape the vision behind the Future Identity brand. Exploring data privacy, identity management, self-sovereign identity, algorithm bias, and digital currencies, here are 5 books we think all digital identity enthusiasts should read. Identity Reboot:
The state of digital identity in North America
Tuesday 08 March 2022
North America’s digital identity landscape Identity systems across North America have not evolved for a digital world. Most online services still rely on physical documents such as passports and drivers licences – used by 80% of American adults – as a root of trust. Verifying that a credential is genuine and belongs to the individual
In conversation with Open Identity Exchange at Future Identity 2021
Tuesday 01 March 2022
At the Future Identity and Fintech Talents festival 2021 we caught up with Nick Mothershaw, Chief Identity strategist at the Open Identity Exchange. Open Identity Exchange is a non-profit members organisation, with a vision for individuals to have trusted and reusable digital identities, to prove who they are and what they are entitled to do.