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CERSAI’s CKYCRR 2.0: Reimagining CKYC

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CERSAI’s CKYCRR 2.0: Reimagining CKYC

The Central Registry of Securitisation Asset Reconstruction and Security Interest of India (CERSAI) plays a...

6 MIN READ
KYC for Medium Risk Customers: A Comprehensive Guide

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KYC for Medium Risk Customers: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding KYC for Medium-Risk Customers In the dynamic world of finance, the concept of Know...

10 MIN READ
Fortifying Financial Security: Everything you need to know about the BSP’s KYC Guidelines in the Philippines

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Fortifying Financial Security: Everything you need to know about the BSP’s KYC Guidelines in the Philippines

In the rapidly advancing world of finance, the Know Your Customer (KYC) process serves as...

6 MIN READ
The Critical Importance of KYC in Banking

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The Critical Importance of KYC in Banking

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of the banking industry, one acronym has become synonymous with...

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KYC Online Verification: A Crucial Component of Compliance

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KYC Online Verification: A Crucial Component of Compliance

Compliance has assumed a central role in the fast-paced and increasingly digital world of today,...

13 MIN READ
KYC Solution: From Manual to Digital

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KYC Solution: From Manual to Digital

KYC (Know Your Customer) checks have always been crucial in the financial industry, serving as...

6 MIN READ
IDfy revolutionalizes KYC through AI-powered Chatbot with Jio Haptik: Know how!

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IDfy revolutionalizes KYC through AI-powered Chatbot with Jio Haptik: Know how!

Did you know that the average working professional in India is bombarded with 9 KYCs...

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The Future of eKYC Solutions: Trends and Innovations

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The Future of eKYC Solutions: Trends and Innovations

In an increasingly digital world, businesses and organizations are constantly seeking ways to streamline processes,...

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Enhancing Financial Security with VIPV KYC

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Enhancing Financial Security with VIPV KYC

In today's digital age, financial security has become a paramount concern for businesses and individuals...

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The Future of eKYC: Blockchain Identity Verification

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The Future of eKYC: Blockchain Identity Verification

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital identity verification, eKYC solutions have become a cornerstone for...

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How to Choose the Right KYC Solution Provider for Your Business

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How to Choose the Right KYC Solution Provider for Your Business

Do you want to ensure trust and compliance while streamlining your customer onboarding process? Look...

6 MIN READ
The Digital Identity Revolution: Demystifying eKYC in Banking

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The Digital Identity Revolution: Demystifying eKYC in Banking

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology continues to reshape various industries, and banking is...

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Your cheat sheet to the 28th April RBI Master Directives

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Your cheat sheet to the 28th April RBI Master Directives

Ever since the RBI amended the KYC master directives (28th April and 4th May), clients...

7 MIN READ
Navigating KYC Process Flow: A Blueprint for Building Trust and Security

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Navigating KYC Process Flow: A Blueprint for Building Trust and Security

The KYC process flow, or the Know Your Customer process, is an important aspect of...

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Beyond KYC: Why Customer Due Diligence Is Critical for Your Financial Institution

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Beyond KYC: Why Customer Due Diligence Is Critical for Your Financial Institution

Do you too feel that the need for secure and trustworthy financial transactions has become...

14 MIN READ
KYC and Anti-Money Laundering (AML): Understanding the Relation

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KYC and Anti-Money Laundering (AML): Understanding the Relation

The Rising Relevance of KYC and AML In today's rapidly globalizing world, with vast amounts...

10 MIN READ
Difference between KYC and eKYC – A Comprehensive Guide

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Difference between KYC and eKYC – A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding KYC (Know Your Customer) KYC, which stands for "Know Your Customer", is a standard...

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Digital KYC verification

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Digital KYC verification

Introduction A. Definition of Digital KYC Verification Digital KYC (Know Your Customer) Verification is the...

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Exploring Know Your Business

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Exploring Know Your Business

What is KYB? "Know Your Business" (KYB) is a due diligence process that companies and...

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Understanding OKYC

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Understanding OKYC

In recent years, the digital revolution has transformed the banking sector globally. One such change...

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RBI’s Master Direction on V-CIP (Video KYC)

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RBI’s Master Direction on V-CIP (Video KYC)

What is Video KYC as per RBI? Video-based Customer Identification Process (V-CIP) is a method...

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What is a politically exposed person? | PEP screening

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What is a politically exposed person? | PEP screening

PEPs (or politically exposed persons) are individuals in high-profile roles in the government, an organization,...

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What is re KYC? Meaning, RBI guidelines and process

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What is re KYC? Meaning, RBI guidelines and process

Has your bank ever asked you to undergo a re KYC? Buying a new house...

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The A-Z of converting black money to white (aka AML screening)

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The A-Z of converting black money to white (aka AML screening)

If you have noticed a recent surge in anti-money laundering (AML) news lately, you’re not...

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What documents are required for KYC? | KYC norms in India

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What documents are required for KYC? | KYC norms in India

If you have ever opened a bank account, you have performed the KYC process.   KYC...

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The fault in our CKYC stars

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The fault in our CKYC stars

A few weeks ago, I applied to open a savings account at a private bank....

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e KYC Aadhaar Authentications by RBI Regulated Entities

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e KYC Aadhaar Authentications by RBI Regulated Entities

It's imperative for the RBI and UIDAI to frame policy and back it with technology...

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The Great KYC Challenge

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The Great KYC Challenge

RBI needs to embrace technology that makes e-KYC safer and more secure while giving a...

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Supreme Court’s Aadhaar verdict and what it means for private companies

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Supreme Court’s Aadhaar verdict and what it means for private companies

Here's what the Supreme Court's Aadhaar Verdict means for Private companies. Organizations that embrace technology...

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Aadhaar paperless e KYC is a Necessity

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Aadhaar paperless e KYC is a Necessity

Aadhaar paperless e-KYC is a necessity and there is no debating that! In today’s world,...

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Use of Aadhaar authentication by Private Parties

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Use of Aadhaar authentication by Private Parties

Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act allowed private parties to authenticate the identity of customers...

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The Impact of Aadhaar KYC on Indian Industry

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The Impact of Aadhaar KYC on Indian Industry

The Supreme Court verdict on the use of Aadhaar KYC by private enterprises has affected...

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Fintech Companies Looking for Digital KYC Solutions

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Fintech Companies Looking for Digital KYC Solutions

An Economic Times article on how fintechs are looking for digital KYC solutions that do...

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Analyzing the Aadhaar (Aadhar) eKYC Bill

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Analyzing the Aadhaar (Aadhar) eKYC Bill

Essentially, the Bill clears the way for Aadhaar e-KYC, Aadhaar offline KYC, and KYC through...

1 MIN READ
Digilocker’s long road to overnight success

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Digilocker’s long road to overnight success

A few weeks ago, I logged on to a portal to check my credit rating....

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Why the UIDAI’s Aadhaar QR code based authentication will not work

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Why the UIDAI’s Aadhaar QR code based authentication will not work

With Aadhaar-data unavailable to fintech, banks, insurers, telcos, and other private enterprises after the recent...

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Will the new offline KYC rules really ease Fintech’s pain?

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Will the new offline KYC rules really ease Fintech’s pain?

Unlikely! While the Economic Times article on the subject strikes an optimistic tone, it's unlikely that...

2 MIN READ
RBI’s new KYC Master Directives in 6 Bullet Points

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RBI’s new KYC Master Directives in 6 Bullet Points

The RBI released its new KYC Master Directives. We've read the 60-page document and distilled it down...

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Fintech companies are pushing tech boundaries for e KYC verification solutions

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Fintech companies are pushing tech boundaries for e KYC verification solutions

The fintech and payments industry, including banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), is considering artificial...

2 MIN READ
RBI’s ‘Regulatory Sandbox Enabling Framework’ Highlights

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RBI’s ‘Regulatory Sandbox Enabling Framework’ Highlights

Last week, the RBI released the ‘Enabling Framework for Regulatory Sandbox’ (RS). Key highlights of the...

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Watch: HDFC Bank’s Video KYC journey

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Watch: HDFC Bank’s Video KYC journey

It's now an open secret as to who HDFC Bank's Video KYC partner is. That's why...

1 MIN READ
HDFC Bank fined Rs 1 Crore for KYC violations

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HDFC Bank fined Rs 1 Crore for KYC violations

The industry is realizing that Digital KYC solutions that combine realtime checks, tampering detection, face...

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Rs. 1.75 Crore Penalties for KYC Violations

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Rs. 1.75 Crore Penalties for KYC Violations

The RBI is getting tough for any violations on those fronts. PNB, UCO Bank, Corporation...

3 MIN READ
Why it’s important to get digital documents ‘Right First Time’

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Why it’s important to get digital documents ‘Right First Time’

That's exactly why we've built a SDK that helps the customer get it 'right first...

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Dissecting the SEBI Circular dated Nov 5

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Dissecting the SEBI Circular dated Nov 5

There was some excitement in the industry on November 5, 2019 when SEBI released a...

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This will reduce customer drop-offs during Onboarding by 80%

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This will reduce customer drop-offs during Onboarding by 80%

You cannot stop customers from submitting incorrect or unusable digital documents. But you can inform...

2 MIN READ
World’s Top 100 Regulatory Technology Company…Again!

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World’s Top 100 Regulatory Technology Company…Again!

Yes, we've been selected...for the 2nd year in a row...in the REGTECH100, a list of...

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KYC in the Times of Coronavirus

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KYC in the Times of Coronavirus

KYC has seen a few digitization ups and downs over the years. The Coronavirus pandemic...

2 MIN READ
V for Video: Transformation of the Relationship Manager in bank

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V for Video: Transformation of the Relationship Manager in bank

Of all things Coronavirus, the least talked about is how it has made WFH favorite...

2 MIN READ
2.5x Increase in Lead Conversions with Zero Touch Onboarding

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2.5x Increase in Lead Conversions with Zero Touch Onboarding

We onboarded 45,000 delivery executives for our client in one month. We more than doubled...

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How to onboard more customers using Video KYC platform

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How to onboard more customers using Video KYC platform

We ran Video KYC operations on our Video KYC platform. In one month, we saw...

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Video KYC Success Factors that Nobody Talks About

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Video KYC Success Factors that Nobody Talks About

Since the world went into this pandemic-induced lockdown, Banks and Financial Institutions have accelerated their...

2 MIN READ
How e-commerce used technology to provide livelihood during the Pandemic

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How e-commerce used technology to provide livelihood during the Pandemic

The year 2020 has not been kind. Especially to the weaker economic sections of our...

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“I like to settle cash daily. Not weekly.” – Swiggy/Zomato seller

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“I like to settle cash daily. Not weekly.” – Swiggy/Zomato seller

Ranjhana runs a vegetable shop in a prime location at the Juhu market. Mumbai. She...

2 MIN READ
How a leading PSU bank is disbursing Shishu MUDRA loans in 30 minutes

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How a leading PSU bank is disbursing Shishu MUDRA loans in 30 minutes

IDfy is powering the digital customer journey at one of India’s top PSU banks. This...

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“Delivering packages for e-commerce helped me survive the pandemic” – Amazon Delivery Partner

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“Delivering packages for e-commerce helped me survive the pandemic” – Amazon Delivery Partner

Samir Ghosh from Kolkata signed up to be a Delivery Partner with Amazon and shares...

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IDfy recognised amongst the World’s Top 100 Regulatory Technologies

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IDfy recognised amongst the World’s Top 100 Regulatory Technologies

Nov 20, 2018 • 1 min read Listed in REGTECH100 as a leader in Regulatory Technologies that...

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Technology Solutions for AML in banking

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Technology Solutions for AML in banking

As emerging technologies are adopted in the new digital economy, banks are required to proactively...

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KYC company, IDfy, and BeatRoute join hands

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KYC company, IDfy, and BeatRoute join hands

IDfy, a leading Regulatory Technologies solutions provider (KYC company), and Beatroute Innovations, a mobile app...

2 MIN READ
KYC norms RBI, 2018: 4 ‘must haves’ for banks & fintechs

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KYC norms RBI, 2018: 4 ‘must haves’ for banks & fintechs

Banks and Fintechs are looking for clear digital KYC norms from the RBI. Here's a...

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Aadhaar ekyc XML: Why Fintechs prefer alternative KYC processes

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Aadhaar ekyc XML: Why Fintechs prefer alternative KYC processes

In an article in the Economic Times, IDfy CEO Ashok Hariharan echoes the fintech industry's lack...

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RBI regulations following foreign regulators; Citibank and more fined

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RBI regulations following foreign regulators; Citibank and more fined

Complying with RBI regulations is getting real serious with global financial institutions being slapped with...

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IDfy launches Video KYC process to reduce cost by more than 90%: Economic Times

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IDfy launches Video KYC process to reduce cost by more than 90%: Economic Times

An Economic Times article today has reported on IDfy's latest product release - the Video...

2 MIN READ
Masked Aadhaar solution: New launch at IDfy

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Masked Aadhaar solution: New launch at IDfy

A report in the Technology edition of the Economic Times has reported on the recent...

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Aadhaar card XML – How UIDAI’s offline verification method works

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Aadhaar card XML – How UIDAI’s offline verification method works

In Aadhaar card XML, all the resident’s demographic data is downloaded by default and the...

2 MIN READ
“eSign India will change or become redundant”: Wriju Ray to Economic Times

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“eSign India will change or become redundant”: Wriju Ray to Economic Times

In a report published in the Economic Times today, Wriju Ray - CBO at IDfy...

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Is eSign still relevant?

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Is eSign still relevant?

Digital KYC costs anywhere between Rs 10-15 per transaction. In fact, for very high volumes...

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Video KYC can help separate customer ‘identification’ and ‘authentication’: Wriju Ray to ET Prime

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Video KYC can help separate customer ‘identification’ and ‘authentication’: Wriju Ray to ET Prime

The requesting entity can download the video. But how would the entity authenticate whether this...

4 MIN READ
IDfy’s Machine Learning Solutions Driving Gaming in PokerBaazi, BalleBaazi, and RummyBaazi

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IDfy’s Machine Learning Solutions Driving Gaming in PokerBaazi, BalleBaazi, and RummyBaazi

IDfy, a Mumbai-based company listed amongst the world’s top 100 regulation technology companies, today announced...

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Access to data crucial in Regulatory Sandbox: IDfy to Economic Times

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Access to data crucial in Regulatory Sandbox: IDfy to Economic Times

RBI's Regulatory Sandbox, in our opinion, is really about enabling AI in the KYC process....

2 MIN READ
What is eKYC? Meaning and types of eKYC

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What is eKYC? Meaning and types of eKYC

When financial products and offerings are already digital, verification should be, too. As a result...

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What are the different types of KYC in India?

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What are the different types of KYC in India?

As India's financial services sector rapidly digitizes, the need for robust Know Your Customer (KYC)...

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What is the difference between KYC and AML?

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What is the difference between KYC and AML?

IDfy is recognized as one of Asia's Top 5 companies in ID verification, KYC and...

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What is CKYC? Ultimate Guide to Central Know Your Customer

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What is CKYC? Ultimate Guide to Central Know Your Customer

Regulations have made the term "Know Your Customer" (KYC) a commonplace. All institutions in the...

5 MIN READ
What is KYC and why is KYC important?

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What is KYC and why is KYC important?

Knowing your customers is a significant element of the fight against money laundering and financial...

4 MIN READ
All you need to know about Buy Now Pay Later in India

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All you need to know about Buy Now Pay Later in India

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) has gained popularity as a more convenient payment method in...

5 MIN READ
KYC and Fraud Mitigation

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KYC and Fraud Mitigation

Welcome to the 1st edition of IDfy's KYC & Fraud Mitigation Newsletter. “Beware of  third...

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2 years of Video KYC journey

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2 years of Video KYC journey

Video KYC was a distant hope just two years ago. The RBI's approval in January...

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10 Things You Need to Know About RBI’s latest Video KYC Regulations

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10 Things You Need to Know About RBI’s latest Video KYC Regulations

Here are 10 things you definitely need to know to keep yourself compliant with the...

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IDfy launches Video KYC verification for remote customer

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IDfy launches Video KYC verification for remote customer

Fintechs and Telcos to Achieve Regulatory Compliance with 90% Cost Savings     IDfy, a...

3 MIN READ
HDFC Bank’s Video KYC Journey

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HDFC Bank’s Video KYC Journey

It's now an open secret as to who HDFC Bank's Video KYC partner is. That's why it's...

1 MIN READ
UPI Scams: Your Comprehensive Guide to Financial Safety

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UPI Scams: Your Comprehensive Guide to Financial Safety

Millions of Indians now depend on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which was developed in...

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Banks may feel left out as digital lenders rapidly acquire users, say leaders

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Banks may feel left out as digital lenders rapidly acquire users, say leaders

At the FinTech Festival India 2021, industry leaders discussed the past, present, and future of...

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TransUnion and IDfy Partner to Expand Digital Onboarding and Verification Technology Offerings for Customers Globally

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TransUnion and IDfy Partner to Expand Digital Onboarding and Verification Technology Offerings for Customers Globally

Mumbai, October 4, 2021 – As part of our ongoing commitment to meet the demands of...

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Video KYC can be deployed on the cloud: RBI

The RBI has put an end to the ‘on-premise vs. cloud’ debate for video KYC...

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Capital Markets

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IDfy is enabling investors’ digital onboarding at HDFC Securities

Mumbai July 8, 2021: IDfy, one of Asia’s leading Regulatory Technology companies, and HDFC Securities, one...

4 MIN READ
Capital Markets

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How HDFC Securities is improving conversions by reducing customer onboarding steps

Amidst the pandemic, more and more retail investors are dabbling into stock markets to make...

4 MIN READ
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RBI’s latest amendment to the Master Direction for KYC: How IDfy can help

On the 10th of May 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its latest...

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6 reasons why you should use V-CIP for re-KYC

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6 reasons why you should use V-CIP for re-KYC

On 9th January 2020,  The Ministry of Finance with a  view to leverage digital channels...

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How to detect identity theft fraud right at the application stage

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How to detect identity theft fraud right at the application stage

Digital transformation and data breaches The digital transformation sweeping across the country has brought forth...

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Contactless onboarding: 2 delivery executives every minute

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Contactless onboarding: 2 delivery executives every minute

Step into the future of customer onboarding with contactless technology. Gone are the days of...

3 MIN READ
The best in gaming trust IDfy

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The best in gaming trust IDfy

There's a reason why the best companies in Gaming trust IDfy. IDfy handles a critical...

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IDfy’s Video KYC to reduce cost by 90%: Economic Times

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IDfy’s Video KYC to reduce cost by 90%: Economic Times

An Economic Times article today has reported on IDfy's latest product release - the Video...

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Real Customer

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Real Customer: Rebecca Dias

Rebecca Dias works and lives on the Andaman Islands, an archipelago in the northeastern Indian...

1 MIN READ
New AML rules bring KYC to the digital age

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New AML rules bring KYC to the digital age

Reading the new Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) of August 20, can feel a...

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IDfy is verifying lakhs of IPL fans every week for Dream11

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IDfy is verifying lakhs of IPL fans every week for Dream11

Supporting India’s Biggest Sports Game to provide a hassle-free user experience IDfy, a Mumbai-based world’s...

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Offline Aadhaar XML heralds a digital-age process but stops short of making a complete shift : Wriju Ray

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Offline Aadhaar XML heralds a digital-age process but stops short of making a complete shift : Wriju Ray

A guest column is written by Wriju Ray (co-founder, and CBO at IDfy) on Aadhaar...

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Sharing of OTP is where fraud ends. But where do they begin?

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Sharing of OTP is where fraud ends. But where do they begin?

Kaspersky has predicted that cyber fraud in India will increase going into 2021 owing to more users...

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