In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the recent regulatory developments that have impacted KYC checks and AML compliance, and share tips for staying up-to-date and adapting your KYC program accordingly. … Read More
KYC
The benefits of automated ID document verification for KYC compliance
ID verification is an essential part of the KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements. When overlooked, organisations can face increased exposure to risk, lower productivity, and slower time to revenue. Automated onboarding has continued to gain popularity over the past few … Read More
KYC delays slowing customer onboarding; new research find 1 in 5 checks take more than 24 hours
A NorthRow survey reveals 20% of KYC checks take over 24 hours, risking customer dissatisfaction and increased abandonment rates, highlighting the need for faster, more efficient onboarding processes. … Read More
What is Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)?
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) investigates high-risk customers, addressing money laundering or terrorism financing risks through advanced checks, ongoing monitoring, and automation, ensuring compliance and mitigating financial crime efficiently. … Read More
Infographic: Compliance trends in 2023
2022 threw global events, new regulations and record-breaking fines into the compliance melting pot. And yet, the war against bad actors, money launderers and criminals continues to wage. As fraudsters evolve and continue to develop their shady strategies, so too … Read More
What is eKYC (Electronic Know Your Customer)?
eKYC stands for electronic Know Your Customer and refers to the digital process of remote, paperless process that minimises the costs and traditional bureaucracy necessary in KYC checks. eKYC uses digital identification processes with the aid of technology such as AI (e.g. … Read More
The importance of ongoing monitoring in KYC compliance: tips for effective risk management
Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance programs are not one-hit processes, ongoing monitoring is key for effective risk management. … Read More
5 ways to help prevent financial crime
Organizations worldwide face increasing challenges to prevent financial crime, with fraudsters evolving their techniques. Implementing strong internal controls, regular risk assessments, and robust KYC, KYB, and AML policies are key to combating fraud and financial crime. … Read More
8 barriers and benefits for proactive KYB and KYC
KYC (Know Your Customer) and KYB (Know Your Business) are not one-hit processes for simply onboarding your customers at the outset of your relationship. In this eBook, we look at barriers and benefits of a proactive approach to continuous KYC/KYB. … Read More
The importance of KYC remediation
Know Your Customer or KYC, is a critical part of anti-money laundering protocols. In a bid to reduce the risk and incidence of financial crime, financial institutions and regulated businesses must undertake a comprehensive checking and verification process for the entities with which it does business. As part of this process, meeting, and continuing to adhere to, the latest regulatory requirements is critical. KYC remediation ensures that each customer’s anti-money laundering risk is assessed in a timely manner and assigned risk ratings are updated based on the changes in KYC regulations. … Read More