Latest Identity verification Podcast Episodes
Reducing Due Diligence from Weeks to Minutes
Hello Soda - May 06, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutesThe regulated sector is diverse and institutions must keep pace with developing rules and regulations in order to remain compliant. As such, creating a smooth onboarding process which is both robust and efficient is no mean feat. The challenge for businesses is to continue to meet evolving requ...
What’s Next for AML?
Hello Soda - April 29, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutesThe global AML landscape is diverse and financial institutions must keep pace with rules and regulations in order to remain compliant. But regulations are constantly evolving and businesses must also be prepared to move swiftly, adopt new standards, and protect themselves from scrutiny.
Is It Time to Ditch Passwords Once and for All?
Hello Soda - April 27, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutesSpeed and security have become of paramount importance for any business dealing with customer data. Customers want to be able to access their accounts and services as soon as possible, but they expect their information to remain safe and secure from criminals. This substantiates the argument fo...
Creating a Winning Identity Verification Experience for Operators
Hello Soda - April 22, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutesIn the gaming industry, creating a smooth onboarding process which is both robust and efficient is no mean feat, especially with increasingly strict KYC & AML laws. But, there are ways you can employ smarter methods of identity verification to win more ‘good’ customers and have them using your ...
The Future of Identity in Gaming
Hello Soda - April 20, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutesThe gaming landscape has changed dramatically over the past 12 months with more traditional players having to opt for online services. Moving further into the digital space means gaming and gambling is now done in real-time. However, the identity verification KYC steps that take place to onboar...
Which is the Most Secure Authentication Method for Your Business?
Hello Soda - April 13, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutesThe more efficient your methods of onboarding customers, the faster your business will experience growth, but speed is only one aspect of authentication. To ensure your processes are safe, compliant and only allow ‘good’ customers through, security is paramount. But which is the right method fo...
The Difference Between Fakes, Forgeries and Counterfeits
Hello Soda - April 06, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutesWhether a document is a fake, forgery or counterfeit, none of them should be used to verify a customer’s identity. Here, we will explore the difference between the terms and what they mean in practice when referring to falsified identity documents.
Solving KYC Challenges for FinTech Startups
Hello Soda - March 30, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutesKnowing your ideal customer is one of the most fundamental aspects of starting any business, but for those in the financial sector, it’s a regulatory requirement.
Crypto Casinos: A Gateway to The World of Crypto
Hello Soda - March 25, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutesThings move quickly in the world of cryptocurrency and the value of assets like Bitcoin have recently risen to their highest price in years. When markets continually experience price hikes of the like we’ve seen recently, investors can feel they have missed the boat and the bubble will inevitab...
Reducing The Risk of Underage Gambling
Hello Soda - March 23, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutesThe UK gambling landscape is constantly evolving with the addition of new forms of gaming and ways to access them. But there are areas where regulation is lagging behind the development of the industry and worryingly, these represent a gateway to vulnerable members of society.
Reducing Onboarding Costs in Cryptocurrency
Hello Soda - March 18, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutesCustomer acquisition costs are among the most valuable metrics for all businesses and keeping them low is paramount to overall profit margins. So in an increasingly competitive crypto space, onboarding customers as quickly and efficiently as possible while reducing acquisition costs is key to s...
Would Identity Verification Make Social Media Safer?
Hello Soda - March 16, 2021 00:00 - 5 minutesAs people have become even more connected online, social media usage has continued to rise and play a wider role in our everyday lives. When used right, social media is an incredible form of communication and can be a force for good. But, the relative anonymity it offers users is subject to gro...
Money Laundering Around the World
Hello Soda - March 11, 2021 00:00 - 7 minutesFraudulent activity is on the rise globally and criminals are continually developing new ways to attack businesses and customers. 2020 had a massive impact on the way we live our daily lives with an accelerated adoption and use of digital technology, but it’s also had an impact on how exposed ...
Deepfakes: The Most Serious Threat in AI Crime
Hello Soda - March 09, 2021 00:00 - 5 minutesArtificial intelligence technologies have become increasingly integral to the world we live in. AI technology is now routinely used in autonomous vehicles, medical diagnosis, and proving mathematical theorems. The promises of artificial intelligence are great, but so is the potential for the te...
How PEPs & Sanctions Checks Prevent Money Laundering
Hello Soda - March 04, 2021 00:00 - 7 minutesFraudulent activity is on the rise globally and criminals are continually developing new ways to attack businesses and customers. Millions of people are affected by fraud every year and it is estimated that in 2019, criminals made $4.2 trillion from fraudulent activity worldwide. In this shifti...
Physical to Digital: The Changing Retail Landscape
Hello Soda - March 02, 2021 00:00 - 6 minutesToday’s retail landscape is almost unrecognisable to any in living memory. While high street stores up and down the country have been forced to close their doors, it’s never been so important for businesses to provide a first-class digital experience. Along with advances in AI and alternative d...
Infamous Fraudsters Series: Ross Ulbricht
Hello Soda - February 25, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutesThe landscape of fraud is constantly evolving as criminals continually develop new ways to attack businesses and customers, but fraud has always taken place… In this series we will be profiling some of the most notorious fraudsters of all time, their crimes, and how they got away with them for ...
How Much Is Your Onboarding Process Costing Your Business?
Hello Soda - February 23, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutesThe initial interactions a new customer has with your business set the tone for the entire relationship; the likelihood of a customer sticking with you (and recommending you to others) increases with the level of emphasis you put on creating an excellent onboarding process. That’s why it’s impo...
KYC for Estate Agents
Hello Soda - February 18, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutesThough the full scale of money laundering in the UK property market is unknown, illicit activities have been steadily increasing for some time now. As such, anti-money laundering regulations in the sector have been updated a number of times over recent years and it is important that estate agen...
How Much Is Your Data Worth on the Dark Web?
Hello Soda - February 16, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutesMuch of what you’ll find on the dark web gives it its shadowy reputation; the majority of dark websites are used for criminal activities, primarily drugs and finance. Shopping for illicit material is very different to popping down to your local high-street. Besides the illegality, there isn’t a...
What is Money Laundering?
Hello Soda - February 11, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutesThe financial landscape is one that is constantly evolving to keep pace with new regulations and threats. We detailed recently how we’ve seen swathes of people convert from their traditional high-street bank account to an online-only bank account in the last 12 months. But this evolution affect...
The Identity Verification Capabilities of NFC
Hello Soda - February 09, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutesNear-field communication (NFC) capabilities have permeated our everyday lives, almost without us even realising. More and more people are using smarter, more convenient technology to communicate, verify and transact. With the lines of physical and digital identity becoming increasingly blurred,...
How We Verify Any ID Document in the World
Hello Soda - February 04, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutesGrowing numbers of businesses and industries are becoming subject to identity verification before onboarding their customers. Global businesses with customers all over the world can be required to process thousands of different identification documents as their customers look to use their produ...
The Importance of KYC in Cryptocurrency
Hello Soda - February 02, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutesThings move quickly in the world of cryptocurrency and the value of assets like Bitcoin have recently risen to their highest price in years. When markets experience price hikes of the like we’ve seen recently, savvy investors want instant access to the party. But, how can you ensure your potent...
Hello Soda meets... Andrew Lindley
Hello Soda - February 01, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutesWelcome to the Hello Soda meets… Podcast series, where we discuss a range of industry issues including KYC, AML and Identity Verification, with a number of well-known industry professionals. In episode 2, we explore the start-ups in gaming with Andrew Lindley, Chief Operating Officer at Sportec...
How to Reduce Merchant Chargebacks
Hello Soda - January 28, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutesIt is estimated that 2.14 billion people now buy products or services online, 27.43% of the global population, but increased demand provides increased risk and challenges. With the lack of human interaction we all now experience, businesses need to be prepared to deal with these challenges. One...
How to Keep Millennials Happy in Gaming
Hello Soda - January 26, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutesDespite wider economic struggles, one industry that continues to perform well is the gaming sector. With more time to kill and when your console of choice is something you keep with you at all times, it’s easy to see why 2020 had such a positive impact on a market with such a low barrier to en...
Is It Time to Refresh Your Customer Personas?
Hello Soda - January 21, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutesTechnological innovation is changing the way we live our daily lives, transforming the digital landscape at an exponential rate. While it, and the wider world continues to evolve, consumer needs and intent evolve in sync. Companies regularly evolve and update their services and product offering...
How to Target Your Key Audience
Hello Soda - January 19, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutesGiven the current economic state and the amount of competition businesses face, having a well-defined target audience is more important than ever; no one can afford to target everyone. Small businesses can effectively compete with large companies by targeting their niche market. But, how do yo...
The Benefits and Challenges of Online Age Verification
Hello Soda - January 14, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutesIt is estimated that 2.14 billion people now buy products or services online, 27.43% of the global population. Technological advancement has ensured growing numbers of businesses realise the necessity of, not just being online, but providing a first-class digital experience. The e-commerce land...
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