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June 08, 2023
Verify once, verify everywhere with Plaid Identity Verification
Today, we’re introducing an all-new identity verification experience that allows consumers to fast track verifications across Plaid-powered apps and services. Just as commerce providers have delivered on the...
May 26, 2023
The primacy of identity verification in the age of fintech and crypto
Identity verification has come a long way since fintech’s early days. So has fraud. Alain Meier, Head of Identity at Plaid, recently sat down with Lex Sokolin, host...
April 25, 2023
Navigating Bank Secrecy Act compliance: Keys to a strong customer identification program
Join us on-demand to learn about the regulatory compliance requirements according to the Bank Secrecy Act, best practices for a compliant customer identification program, and how digital identity...
April 25, 2023
Streamline Tenant Referencing with Open Banking & Identity Verification
Tenant referencing is a crucial part of the letting process for landlords and letting agents to assess the suitability and reliability of potential tenants. However, this process is...
April 19, 2023
How to maximize business growth while complying with FINTRAC
As the digital finance landscape continues to evolve, it can be challenging to stay compliant with Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) guidance. Here, Plaid...
March 28, 2023
The evolution of identify verification and the future of fintech
Alain Meier, Head of Identity at Plaid, talks with Fintech Business Weekly about the latest innovations in identity verification and digital finance.
February 16, 2023
Enabling safe and fast ID verification in Canada
Complying with customer identification and KYC requirements can be challenging. Plaid Identity Verification and Monitor now available in Canada. Verify customers in seconds to prevent fraud while complying...
February 09, 2023
Simplify international identity verification and grow your business
Verifying customers’ identities is critical for regulatory compliance and preventing fraud on your platform. But it is challenging for global digital finance businesses to conduct identity and risk...
January 19, 2023
3 strategies to fight fraud in 2023
Three tips to improve your fraud prevention and risk management strategy in 2023.
October 27, 2022
What is a presentation attack and how does it impact ID verification?
A presentation attack occurs when a bad actor, or fraud perpetrator, uses someone else’s physical characteristics or biometric data, commonly known as “spoofs,” to impersonate someone else.
October 13, 2022
Faster digital onboarding and smarter fraud prevention
New Plaid Identity Verification features that improve the digital onboarding experience and help prevent fraud for customers. Learn more.
May 18, 2022
Introducing Plaid Identity Verification and Monitor
Today, we’re excited to announce Plaid Identity Verification and Monitor - a verification and compliance solution that reduces fraud and maximizes conversion rates, available without any additional integration...