biometrics

NatWest Testing Biometric Fingerprint Card Payments
NatWest Testing Biometric Fingerprint Card Payments
March 11, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

NatWest, the U.K. bank, is kicking off a test in which customers can use biometric fingerprint technology for card payments. According to a report in...

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Adjusting To PSD2 And GDPR In Europe
Adjusting To PSD2 And GDPR In Europe
March 08, 2019  |  Today In Data

Consumers in the European Union (EU) are adjusting to Payments Service Directive 2 (PSD2) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), even though these regulations focus on bringing greater trust...

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At 73 Pct, FIs Top Authentication Satisfaction — Here’s Why
At 73 Pct, FIs Top Authentication Satisfaction — Here’s Why
March 05, 2019  |  Authentication

Whether going online to view their bank balance, book a doctor’s appointment or buy a pair of shoes, consumers must first confirm their identities. Online...

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Consumers Crave Convenience, But Focus On Safety
Consumers Crave Convenience, But Focus On Safety
March 04, 2019  |  Today In Data

There is no shortage of things to worry about in the world of cybersecurity. From data breaches to fraudsters creating synthetic IDs using children’s Social Security numbers,...

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5G, Biometrics Lead The Way At Mobile World Congress
5G, Biometrics Lead The Way At Mobile World Congress
March 01, 2019  |  Innovation

The next glimpse of the future of mobile commerce – and all its offshoots – took place this past week in Barcelona, where the product demonstrations and...

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When Synthetic IDs Are As Good As The Real Thing
When Synthetic IDs Are As Good As The Real Thing
March 01, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

It’s no secret that digital criminals are becoming more sophisticated. So are the fraud defenses deployed by merchants, payment service providers and financial institutions. But...

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Deep Dive: Digital ID Developments From Around The World
Deep Dive: Digital ID Developments From Around The World
February 27, 2019  |  Authentication

National identification systems are moving behind physical documents. Several global markets are integrating biometric data — including facial recognition and fingerprints — into various national...

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A Brazilian Challenger Bank’s Smartphone-First Approach To Onboarding And Authentication
A Brazilian Challenger Bank’s Smartphone-First Approach To Onboarding And Authentication
February 26, 2019  |  Authentication

Frustrations with traditional Brazilian bank incumbents have given rise to new digital challenger offerings that are more in sync with the digital consumer. In the...

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