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Adam Preis

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eIDAS 2.0: Turning Compliance into Competitive Advantage in European Finance

With mandatory adoption looming, early-moving financial institutions can turn eIDAS 2.0 regulations into a lever for innovation and differentiation, rather than treating it as a burden. From opening a bank account to securing a mortgage or making a cross-border payment, an individual’s digital identity drives trust across European financial service...

16 October 2025 /security /regulation

Embedded Finance is Booming, but Third-Party Access Could Break It

Without the right identity foundation, your partnerships become your weakest link. Embedded finance is no longer on the horizon, it’s here, and it’s redefining how consumers and businesses interact with financial services. From retail apps offering one-click loans to HR platforms integrating earned wage access, the experience is fast, seamless, an...

02 July 2025 /security /identity Embedded Finance

Combating Deepfakes in Financial Services: A Call to Action

Imagine receiving a call from your CEO, instructing you to transfer £5 million to a vendor. The voice, the face—everything seems authentic. But what if it’s all an orchestrated illusion? Deepfake technology, once a thing of sci-fi stories, is now a more serious threat to financial institutions than ever. Fraudsters can now bypass traditional secur...

24 February 2025 /ai /identity Information Security

How to Leverage Digital Identity to Strengthen Operational Resilience Under DORA

The evolving digital threat landscape has heightened the need for robust operational resilience in financial services. As the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) takes effect on January 17, 2025, financial service providers must align their ICT systems with its stringent standards. This regulation is not just about compliance; it’s abou...

15 January 2025 /regulation /identity Digital Identity Management

How Identity Can Power CFPB’s Personal Financial Data Rights Rule

The Dawn of Open Banking in the U.S. “The CFPB’s final Section 1033 rule marks a pivotal moment for millions of consumers across the country [U.S.], who, for the first time, have a legally binding right to access and share access to their financial data,” Steve Boms, Executive Director, FDATA North America. “With the right consumer protections in...

24 October 2024 /retail /identity Banking

A Guide to UK Identity-Centric Banking and Finance Regulations

The UK’s financial regulatory landscape is known for its comprehensive oversight, securing consumer interests and rights, and focus on maintaining fair, competitive markets. While the country’s financial rules aim to protect consumers and ensure market stability, they also emphasise innovation, particularly in the post-Brexit era. Central to this ...

25 September 2024 /regulation /identity Banking Regulations

Navigating the Dynamic Seas of Digital Identity in Insurance

The Perfect Storm In the vast ocean of the insurance industry, the winds of change are blowing stronger than ever before. Historically known for its conservative approach to technology adoption, the insurance sector finds itself at a crossroads. Enterprises are compelled to embrace digital transformation to navigate the evolving currents of regula...

08 May 2024 /retail /identity Digital Identity Management

Navigating the digital identity landscape: A blueprint for financial services competitiveness

In the fast-paced realm of financial services, digital transformation is reshaping the competitive landscape. The emergence of digital disruptors has redefined customer expectations, emphasising the need for seamless, secure, and tailored financial experiences. As Charles Darwin aptly noted, survival depends on adaptability to change. In today's f...

25 March 2024 /security /payments Digital Identity Management

Three Ways to Leverage Digital Identity to Accelerate DORA Readiness

It’s no surprise that managing risk across information and communication technology (ICT) in the financial services industry is a tough job. Both retail and corporate banking customers expect their data to be highly secured. At the same time, they’re not afraid to take their business elsewhere when unable to rapidly access what they need through t...

27 September 2023 /regulation /retail

Mitigating the Risk of Fraud by Enabling Customers to Never Log In Again

FinTech and banking applications are accessed every day by millions of consumers around the world, and passwords remain the primary method of authenticating users into the service. Yet, they are inherently vulnerable and create risks for every financial organisation that exists. So, how do we mitigate that risk without compromising on experience, ...

17 July 2023 /security /identity Banking