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Consolidate, Share, Sustain—What’s propelling the mobility industry?

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Subtle flex: IDnow team explains why video verification could revolutionize the UK market.

All about VideoIdent Flex

How video identity verification can help British businesses finally face up to fraud.

video identity verification UK

Open for business: Understanding gambling regulation in Peru.

Peru gambling license

The role of identity verification in the UK’s fight against fraud.

Identity verification in the UK’s fight against fraud.

Olympic Games 2024: How mobility operators can prepare.

Paris Olympics 2024

Brazilian lawyer, Neil Montgomery warns gambling operators to prepare for sky-high fines.

Neil Montgomery

Exploring the gambling industry’s top compliance challenges in 2024 and beyond.

Compliance professionals in the gambling industry.

Mind the education gap? What does the UK really know about fraud?

British UK man aware of fraud

The rise of social media fraud: How one man almost lost it all.

Social media fraud

What’s love got to do with it? Exposing the romance scammers, with Becky Holmes.

Becky Holmes, romance fraud vigilante

Mobility as a Service and digital identity verification—a partnership.

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Time to grow up? Crypto and fintechs rack up more AML fines than traditional financial services.

crypto fintech fines 2023

Do verification services have an identity crisis?

An inclusive digital identity verification experience.

François Hoehlinger on what’s driving the future of micromobility.

Le futur de la micromobilité : vers une harmonisation des services ? Entretien avec François Hoehlinger

Ex-fraudster and ex-police officer discuss the UK’s problem with fraud.

The future of fraud and digital identity verification in the UK webinar

Different types of recruitment fraud and how to manage them effectively.

Les différents types de fraude au recrutement

Exploring black market gambling in Germany.

Exploring black market gambling in Germany.

PVID vs QES: Which solutions are best for banking and financial relationships?

PVID vs QES : quelle solution pour l'entrée en relation bancaire

At long last, Brazil’s online gambling regulations pass.

Ronaldo Kos

Sébastien Marcel on generative AI and deepfakes: Threat or opportunity?

IA générative et deepfakes : entretien avec Sébastien Marcel

Breaking down biases in AI-powered facial verification.

AI-biased facial verification

Mobility & travel reflections: Rolling into the new year.

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Unlocking the benefits of an identity-first 2024.

Digital identity verification surprises and trends

Understanding the UK’s financial promotions rules for crypto.

Explaining UK's financial promotions rules for crypto.

In the grey: So, how exactly does online gambling work in Brazil?

Brazilian woman plays unregulated online gambling platform.

How does the Brazilian betting community feel about the upcoming online gambling regulations?

Brazilian woman gambling

Unpacking PVID and the double-edged sword of technology, with Baptiste Forestier.

tendances 2023 blanchiment d'argent et réglementations avec Baptiste Forrestier

Road to regulation: UK’s proposed crypto regime.

Consultation ends of UK's proposed crypto regime.

Ghosting fraud: Are you doing business with the dead?

Ghosting Fraud

In the mix: Investigating the murky world of crypto mixers.

crypto mixers

Controlling the comfort zone, with Roger Redfearn-Tyrzyk.

Roger Redfearn-Tyrzyk

Why money laundering poses such a serious threat to online casinos.

money laundering casinos

Worth the risk? Arguments against affordability checks in gambling.

arguments against affordability checks

Card not present? How online casinos can turn the tables on CNP fraud.

Man falls victim to CNP fraud

5 reasons why you should choose a DIATF-certified identity verification provider.

Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework certification

The importance of KYC in online casinos.

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Reimagining affordability: Why 6 financial risk check indicators are better than 2.

Unpacking the complexities of the Brazilian gambling license structure.

Brazilian gambling license structure.

Crypto mixer money laundering: Is the risk worth the reward?

crypto mixer risks and rewards

Investigating the limitations of the UK’s fraud strategy, with ex-police officer, Paul Stratton.

Paul Stratton interview police uk fraud

Everything you need to know about getting a UK gambling license.

Man playing online games in the UK.

How to build a successful counter fraud culture in the UK’s private and public sector.

IDnow training sessions.

How online operators can achieve complete gambling compliance.

Player using gambling platform

Faster than the human eye: Crypto continues to expand at breakneck speed. But when is fast too fast?

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Digital identity: What is it?

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“We are proud to have obtained the PVID certification.”

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Why you should choose a PVID-certified identity verification provider.

Sur quels critères choisir un prestataire PVID ?

Biometric checks at the airport: Passengers ready to board!

contrôle biométrique à l'aéroport

Optimizing the online travel booking experience.

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Counting the human cost of financial crime, with Jinisha Bhatt.

Interview with Jinisha Bhatt.

UK declares war on fraud, calls on tech giants to join the fight.

UK's fraud strategy

Buying crypto without a KYC check? Here’s why it’s risky for users and platform operators.

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Red flags unraveled: How to detect money laundering.

Red flags money laundering

From paper to policy: What’s next for the UK’s gambling sector?

UK gambling sector UKGC

What the gambling industry can learn from financial services [and vice versa].

Why Financial Services and Gambling industries need to collaborate

Cryptocurrency in Germany: Is it regulated and safe?

Germany cryptocurrencies

Exploring bonus abuse in online gambling.

Bonus abuse fraud.

How criminals leverage non-compliant crypto exchanges for money laundering.

As the rise of crypto continues, so does the risk of criminal activity. What can crypto firms do to protect their business and customers from fraud? 

Age verification: How can the use of self-service electric scooters be better regulated?

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The future of crypto in the EU: A revolution is coming.

Jason Tucker-Feltham speaking at an event

The 3 pillars of responsible gambling, with Martin Lycka.

Martin Lycka interview.

iGaming Ontario – a promising market for European operators?

Learn why Ontario is a promising market for the European iGaming operators

Where is micromobility headed? Industry experts debate polls, Paris and the future of transportation.

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How to become compliant in Ontario’s iGaming market.

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“Let MiCA do its job”: Industry experts praise framework but issue stark warning.

Meeting KYC AML IDnow Crypto Blog

How to avoid World Cup betting fraud.

What we can learn from World Cups in terms of betting fraud.

EU votes in favor of MiCA. Is this the end of the crypto wild west?

EU passes MiCA.

Preparing for the UK gambling white paper.

UK gambling white paper

Responsible gaming for safe online gambling sites.

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Learning to live, work, and be safe with ChatGPT and other AI forms.

Working with AI

Defining our digital twin: Fintech Spotlight Interview with Viky Manaila.

Viky Manaila, President of Cloud Signature Consortium

Do I need an online gaming license?

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Growth in the gaming industry — Partnering with a RegTech provider. 

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Welcome to the fraud factory: Home of the pig butchering scam.

Pig butchering scam on dating app.

Explaining the 3 stages of money laundering.

Explaining 3 stages of money laundering

Women in Tech: Paving the way for a female-friendly future.

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IDnow implements learnings from FIFRAUD research project to launch improved anti-fraud solution.

Projet de recherche fifraud - biométrie

IDnow Digital Identity Index 2023: A study on the future of digital identity in Germany.

Women with computer Digital Identity Index 2023 Germany

Sanctions, scams, and the elusive KYC silver bullet: FinTech Spotlight Interview with Vivek Mishra.

Vivek Mishra Fintech Spotlight Interview.

IDnow joins the OpenWallet Foundation.

IDnow joins OpenWallet Foundation_OWF

Rayissa Armata elected chairperson of Bitkom’s new ‘Digital Identities’ working group.

Rayissa Armata Bitkom AK

Leveraging digital check-ins for successful hotel operations.

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Driving social change through shared mobility.

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Regulations for online gaming companies in Europe – an overview.

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Fueling the demand of convenient mobility.

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“Always bet on good regulation.”

Roger Redfearn-Tyrzyk at an event.

Online gambling in Germany: Regulations, restrictions, and ramifications.

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Crypto crackdown: UK creates new crime division to tackle digital asset fraud.

UK's National Crime Agency.

“MiCA will pick up where MiFID left off.”

Jason Tucker-Feltham speaking at an event.

New partner: Banxware relies on IDnow VideoIdent and eID for onboarding.

Banxware Partner Onboarding

Coinbase commits to European expansion amid brutal crypto winter.

Crypto winter

Know Your Gamer? It’s time for companies to implement tighter KYC controls.

Man playing video games.

2022: The year for fraud, fines, and fintechs.

Fraud, fines, fintechs.

What a difference a year makes: The state of play in the Dutch online gambling market.

Dutch online gambling

Regtech, regulations, and rewards: Fintech Spotlight Interview with David Birch.

David Birch

The growing pains of fintech start-ups.

Fintech lessons incumbent banks

The great UK balancing act: Operating in a brave new world of crypto regulations.

Preparing for the known: Operating in a world of crypto regulation.

Managing the fleet through driver’s license checks.

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Fintech or bust: Fintech Spotlight Interview with Alex Pillow.

Alex Pillow Fintetch Spotlight Interview

How to protect property owners and guests from holiday rental scams.

Automated Identity Verification enables travel portals can protect their business against holiday rental scam.

Why the UK is banking on digital IDs in 2023.

Identity crisis? The future of digital IDs in the UK

Safety through shared mobility— driver’s license verification.

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UAE’s banking sector faces big challenges, but even bigger opportunities.

Financial district.

Making travelling more seamless and relaxed

A travel passenger checking her smartphone device on an airport.

Crypto risks & rewards: Fintech Spotlight Interview with Brandi Reynolds.

Brandi Reynolds, CAMS-Audit, CCI, CCCE at Bates Group

Has the UK’s light-touch approach to KYC nurtured an environment of world-leading fraud?

Man carrying out KYC on his computer.

Syncordis improves its customer onboarding thanks to IDnow.

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Profit & Regulation: Fintech Spotlight Interview with David Gyori.

David Gyori in a suit giving a speech on a stage

Expecting consistency among EU online gambling regulations? Don’t bet on it…

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EU extends TFR to crypto, requiring KYC for all crypto transactions.

European Commission

Trend Report: Identity Fraud 2022 out now

id fraud report

Gaining trust during uncertain times – How KYC crypto solutions can lead the way.

KYC crypto solutions

Fraud Detection: How Anti-spoofing facial recognition works

As long as identity verification mechanisms exist, fraudsters will always find ways to circumvent these barriers. Among those techniques is facial spoofing (also known as face spoofing attacks), in which a fraudster tries to bypass a facial recognition system into misidentifying him by presenting a fake face (e.g. photograph, 3D-rendered models, 3D-printed mask) to the camera.

How KYC technology helps Germany comply with AML regulations.

Germany AML

How UK’s banking sector can meet its AML challenges.

UK AML SIte

Online Gambling regulation in DACH – an overview

Learn why regulation is crucial for the Online Gambling market in the DACH region.

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions Polska introduces customer remote verification thanks to cooperation with Autenti platform and IDnow company

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions Polska introduces customer remote verification thanks to cooperation with Autenti platform and IDnow company

IDnow group supports Bipi in digital onboarding

Le groupe IDnow accompagne Bipi dans l’onboarding à distance de ses clients avec sa solution IDCheck.io

Online gambling regulations in the UK – an overview.

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Why the future of KYC belongs to eKYC.

eKYC replaces standard KYC and can be used throughout the KYC process and the customer relationship.

How the Digital Markets Act will shape the future of digital identity in Europe.

On March 24th, 2022, the European Parliament and Council reached agreement on the final version of the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

Challenging the KYC status quo: Assessing AI-powered identity verification for fintechs.

ID verficiation fueling demand convenience mobility

3 KYC components every financial institution must follow.

What does a Financial Institution need to get KYC processes up and running?

Get to know your portal for identity management, My IDnow.

Identity-orchestrator-for-My-IDnow

Securing replacement workers processes: IDnow supports STAFFELIO

Securing replacement workers processes: IDnow supports STAFFELIO

NFTs – the new art of money laundering?

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Equal Pay Indicator Women/Men 2021

As expected from the ” Professional Future ” law of September 5, 2018, which aims to promote equality between women and men, here is our 2021 equal pay indicator for women and men.

4 Business Banking trends shaking things up in 2022

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Can DeFi and KYC ever peacefully coexist?

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The importance of KYC in electronic signatures.

L’importance du processus KYC dans la signature électronique

ID Verification with AutoIdent – meeting UAE regulations 

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Austria’s Know Your Customer regulations allow fully automated, Biometric identification procedures

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Online Marketplace Fraud—The treasure trove for fraudsters

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IDnow assists Actual Group on the job market

IDnow assists Actual Group on the job market

ID Verification with AutoIdent – meeting European regulations

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Consumer choice for Identity Verification

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UAE accelerates use for automated Identity Verification

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How ID Verification boosts conversion rates for financial services

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Are Operator and Regulator aims meeting consumer requirements?

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Understanding ‘Money Mules’ – an interview with IDnow fraud specialists

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IDnow and Finastra join forces on KYC

IDnow and Finastra join forces on KYC

3 regulatory risks every fintech should have on their radar.

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ICDAR 2021: 3 contributions from IDnow

ICDAR 2021: 3 contributions from IDnow

AutoIdent — IDnow’s most versatile identity verification solution

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How the new French national identity card can be used to fight fraud and identity theft.

Comment se protéger contre la fraude et les risques liés à l’usurpation d’identité grâce à la nouvelle carte nationale d’identité ?

Customer onboarding in banking – the balance between security & UX.

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eKYC: Balancing regulation and customer experience in Europe.

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Horizon Europe: First calls for projects open!

The Work Programmes for Horizon Europe Pillar 2 and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions are finally available, and the first calls are open on the Funding & Tenders portal.

How UK’s on-demand culture is fuelling the need for digital ID verification.

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Research Project: SOTERIA, user-friendly digital secured personal data and privacy platform

IDnow in collaboration with European partners, has just obtained a European research project, called SOTERIA,

IDnow AutoIdent gets enriched by NFC reading capability to read out ePassports and more

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How to comply with the PVID standard.

Qu'est-ce que le référentiel PVID et quels sont ses enjeux

Transfer Rapid, the money transfer solution for Romanian expatriates

Transfer Rapid, the money transfer solution for Romanian expatriates

What are the data protection challenges and regulations for KYC solutions?

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Research project – FIFRAUD : Fingerprint-based FRAUD detection engine

IDnow just won a new research project, funded by the Brittany region and by the Images et Réseaux cluster.

IDnow acquires identity Trust Management AG, a leading Identity Verification provider in Germany

Press

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New cooperation: IDnow and M-TRIBES offer mobility solutions with AI-based digital identification

Press

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ALMA becomes IDnow’s partner to secure the onboarding of its retailers

ALMA becomes IDnow's partner to secure the onboarding of its retailers

KYC Insider – the free regulatory information service from IDnow

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IDnow Accelerates Innovation in Identity Verification in UK

Press

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IDnow raises $40 million investment and what this means for you

Press

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Lottoland with worldwide online identification solution

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IDnow grows with “AutoIdent” and opens up new markets and industries

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Bank of Scotland – IDnow powers Bank of Scotland

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IDnow supports wefox for customer onboarding

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Welcome to our new partner – Giesecke+Devrient

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