Veriff Voices

In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Skinner, a world-renowned expert and thought leader in the subject of online fraud. We explore how fraud tactics are evolving, the impact of fraud on key industries like financial services and ecommerce marketplaces, and what businesses can do to keep themselves and their customers safe. One key theme in this discussion is that of digtal identity - and how businesses validate and authenticate the identity of customers is the key to stopping online fraud in its tracks. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Fraud and AI in Financial Services 02:50 Current State of Fraud in Financial Services 09:18 Emerging Fraud Tactics and AI's Role 15:16 The Future of Digital Identity and Trust 20:15 Customer Expectations and Fraud Prevention 28:04 The Role of Financial Institutions in Fraud Prevention 36:43 Predictions for the Future of Financial Services

In this episode, we’re joined by global FinTech influencer Dr. Ruth Wandhöfer to explore the intersection of AI, compliance, cybercrime, and digital regulation. From the rise of machine-to-machine threats to the urgency behind DORA and data sharing, Ruth unpacks why cyber resilience is no longer optional and what organizations must do today to futureproof tomorrow. 03:50 Understanding RegTech and AI's Role 06:45 Challenges in Integrating AI in Fraud Prevention 09:15 Balancing Fraud Detection and Compliance 12:30 The Importance of Cyber Resilience and DORA 17:22 Navigating Regulatory Frameworks in Financial Services 20:30 Streamlining Compliance Efforts in Financial Services 26:09 The Rise of Fraud in Banking 29:09 Enhancing Fraud Management with Technology 31:04 The Ethical Implications of AI in Finance 34:34 Navigating Third-Party Risk Management 40:35 Preparing for Future Cyber Risks

Gana777, part of the global Senator Group, is rapidly expanding its digital gaming presence across Latin America, with new markets opening in Honduras and El Salvador. But with big opportunity comes big challenges, especially around fraud and customer trust. In this episode, discover how Gana777 partnered with Veriff to tackle these issues, speeding up onboarding and building loyalty in one of the world’s fastest-growing betting markets. [00:17] Introduction to global expansion in gambling [02:26] Challenges of entering new markets [06:13] Building trust with customers [08:16] The role of verification in customer experience [11:35] Fraud prevention strategies [13:46] Impact of verification on business operations [15:18] Understanding the fraud landscape in Latin America [18:01] The scale of fraud [20:46] Customer onboarding and retention [26:58] Future trends in online gambling [30:54] Advice for entering Latin American markets   Read more about this conversation, here: https://bit.ly/435D8op [https://bit.ly/435D8op].

New banks often attract fraudsters who assume tight launch deadlines mean weak fraud prevention. But LHV proved otherwise. In this episode of Veriff Voices, Kris Brewster, LHV’s Director of Retail Banking, shares how our partnership built an onboarding flow that stops fraudsters and delivers a top-tier experience for real customers. [00:17] LHV Bank: introduction and journey [03:22] Building a bank in under a rear [07:47] Designing a customer-first experience [11:19] Partnering with Veriff and building trust [18:16] Balancing UX with fraud prevention [24:50] Tech’s role in fraud detection [28:05] LHV’s future plans and growth [29:36] Advice for aspiring founders Read more about this conversation, here: https://bit.ly/3EwBYtX [https://bit.ly/3EwBYtX].

In this episode of Veriff Voices, we sat down with Dr Mariola Marzouk [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mariola-marzouk-a176a75/], Co-founder of Vortex Risk and a longtime voice in economic crime prevention. But this wasn’t your standard AML conversation. It offered a sharp, unflinching examination of the gap between regulation and real-world outcomes—highlighting why, despite decades of policy efforts, we continue to struggle in making meaningful progress against financially driven crimes like human smuggling, drug trafficking, corruption, fraud, and more. [00:17] Introduction [05:34] Evolution of AML regulations [13:20] Policing challenges [20:08] Debanking and its impact on businesses [26:20] Are AML regulations working? Where RegTech providers might be falling short [32:45] The role of technology in fighting financial crime [38:16] What businesses and regulators should prioritise in a shifting landscape [43:11] Predictions for 2025 Read more about this conversation, here: https://bit.ly/42MX8gy [https://bit.ly/42MX8gy].