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Sumsub Launches Australia DVS Verification for Secure ID Checks

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Sumsub , a full-cycle verification platform, has introduced its Australia DVS (Document Verification Service) Verification product. This solution offers real-time, government-backed validation of identity documents, including passports, driving licences, and visas.

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Meet Grey Nickel, the AI Crime Syndicate Targeting Banks and Crypto Across Asia

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The group has been active since mid-2023, running coordinated campaigns that exploit weaknesses in remote identity verification systems. Fragmented compliance requirements, inconsistent reporting standards, and widespread adoption of remote onboarding all combine to make APAC an ideal testing ground for cybercriminals.

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Sumsub Bolsters Presence in Southeast Asia with New Partnerships

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Sumsub, a global verification provider, has announced strategic partnerships with several resellers in Southeast Asia including Nexus Technologies in the Philippines, PT Secure Pasifik Teknologi in Indonesia, and Spectrum Edge in Malaysia. Sumsub established its first APAC headquarters in Singapore in July 2023.

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Top 4 APAC Firms Leading The in The War Against Financial Crime

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of respondents lost money to scams or identity theft in the past year, resulting in an estimated US$1 trillion in financial losses. Among the top 50 financial crime tech companies named in FinCrimeTech50 , four originate from APAC and represent the region’s financial crime technology pioneers.

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Complex eKYC Hinder Singapore’s Digital Banking Adoption, Says FICO

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This increase in identity checks by Singapore banks is a direct response to the significant issue of identity theft in the country. Technologies like improved identity verification, transaction history analysis, open banking and government databases can save them time without compromising security.

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The Shifting Landscape of Fraud and Identity in 2024

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The battle against fraud and identity theft has taken on new dimensions and complexities in today’s increasingly digital world. This article will delve into the key trends shaping the fraud and identity landscape 2024, drawing insights from various sources, including SumSub, LexisNexis Risk Solution, Feedzai and Jumio.

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Taking the Preemptive Strike to Thwart Rising Scams and Fraud in ASEAN Banking

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. “Many financial organisations are already adopting biometric and liveness detection technologies to strengthen their fraud prevention systems,” said Frederic Ho, Vice President of APAC at Jumio. The benefits of digital identity verification extend beyond just enhanced security.