Dashen Bank launches Ethiopia’s first digital ID–based accounts
Dashen Bank has introduced a new digital onboarding system that allows bank accounts to be remotely opened using Fayda. It’s…
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Vietnam ramps up digital transformation but users report snags in biometric updates
As citizens of Vietnam stare down the July 1 implementation of mandatory biometric verification for new mobile banking users and…
European digital ID project offers grants for more pilots
The pan-European digital identity project will receive another cash infusion for its pilot programs. The European Union has published a…
Pakistan’s NFIS initiative leverages digital identity for financial inclusion
Significant headway has been made in making digital financial services available to Pakistanis, with 60 percent of adults now benefiting…
Criticisms as Uganda orders ID verification for digital financial transactions of $260 and above
A recent directive by the Bank of Uganda (BoU) for all digital financial transactions of one million Ugandan shilling ($260)…
Trulioo partnership extension boosts Nium’s UK digital payment operations
Real-time digital payments firm Nium has struck a new deal with digital ID verification partner Trulioo to provide quick, secure…
Intellicheck, OneID tout banks’ unique position to cut fraud as digital ID enablers
Banks could play a significantly larger role in protecting consumers, businesses and payment systems from fraud, Intellicheck CEO Bryan Lewis…
New moves to spur financial inclusion in Central, East Africa
Two events – a workshop in Central Africa and a partnership deal in East Africa – recently happened with the…
AI fraud may be too much for some financial companies, warns Treasury Dept
The risks of generative artificial intelligence are looming over the financial services industry. As access to more advanced AI tools…
World Bank evaluates Pakistan’s digital income support program
In Pakistan’s continuous battle against socio-economic problems, the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has become a key instrument committed to…
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