Why banks must adopt biometrics to fight financial fraud
Biometrics are quickly replacing passwords as the preferred method of authentication across the financial services sector.
ANZ unveils instant account lock against fraud
ANZ has officially launched its Digital Padlock feature, designed to give customers instant control if they suspect their accounts are under attack.
Verdata secures $8m Series A for B2B risk analytics
Verdata, a provider of proprietary commercial risk data and analytics, has raised $8m in a Series A funding round led by Continental Investors.
AI and digital ID startup DebitMyData™ bags seed investment
DebitMyData™, a human-centric AI and digital identity platform, has successfully closed its seed funding round, surpassing its original target by more than double.
Sumsub and Fingerprint partner to fight identity fraud
Sumsub teams up with Fingerprint to stop fraud before it starts using advanced device intelligence. Read the full story now.
Identity tech firm GBG partners with Moody’s for KYB checks
GBG, a global specialist in identity and location intelligence, has partnered with Moody’s, a leader in third-party risk management and compliance, to enhance business onboarding and Know Your Business (KYB) compliance through advanced identity verification technology.
Verified identity platform Persona secures $200m to tackle AI fraud and digital trust
Persona, a San Francisco-based verified identity platform, has raised $200m in a Series D funding round, valuing the company at $2bn.
Identity protection platform AuthMind secures $19.3m seed round led by Cheyenne Ventures
AuthMind, a cybersecurity company specialising in identity protection, has raised $19.3m in a seed funding round aimed at accelerating its product and market expansion.
Identity verification startup Vouchsafe secures £1m pre-seed funding to tackle ID poverty
Vouchsafe, a UK-based identity verification platform, has raised £1m in a pre-seed funding round to address global ID poverty and improve financial inclusion.
Secure identity firm Safetrust secures strategic investment from dormakaba
Safetrust, a company specialising in secure identity solutions, has received a strategic investment from dormakaba, a global provider of access solutions.