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Posted on: February 7, 2024

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Expands KYC and Compliance AML data with ComplyAdvantage.

"Our partnership with ComplyAdvantage is more than just an integration; it's a strategic alignment of our vision to provide the most advanced data-driven compliance solution in the market with best-in-class data performance, results and coverage," emphasizes Solis. "At AcuityTec, we're committed to staying ahead of the curve and remaining a trusted partner for businesses worldwide with the most effective tools to automate risk screening, global fraud prevention and regulatory adherence."

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Unveils Innovative Platform Enhancements

"With these latest enhancements, AcuityTec is not just offering features; it's providing a strategic vision and unwavering dedication to equip businesses with the most advanced tools for KYC, compliance, and fraud prevention. In this rapidly evolving digital world, we strive to stand as a pillar of innovation and security, helping companies globally to stay ahead of risks and regulatory challenges with ease." states Alfredo Solis, Senior Director and Business Strategist.

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Don't Risk. Know.

We’re in a new era of fast-paced online financial engagements, with global digital payments expected to reach US $14.79 trillion by 2027. But that’s also opened a world for fraudsters to capitalise on businesses’ and customers’ vulnerabilities. Account takeovers, identity theft and other fraud have steadily climbed. As a result, customers expect best-in-class security to protect their online accounts and engagements, in addition to their increasing demands for 24/7 services and real-time transactions.

Make your online transactions safer, faster and fully compliant with fully customized perpetual KYC, advanced analysis and adaptive fraud defence.

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Fintech Power 50.

We are proud to be listed in the Fintech Power 50 2024 guide - recognizing the fintech industry's most influential, innovative, and powerful figures.

"In an era where online transactions are not just the norm but rapidly accelerating, our vision at AcuityTec has always been to challenge the status quo in the fintech industry and provide cutting-edge, reliable and efficient fraud defence solutions. Being recognized as a part of the Fintech Power 50 is not just an honor; it's a validation of our commitment to innovation and excellence," states Alfredo Solis, Senior Director and Business Strategist at AcuityTec.

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Combat AI-Driven Fraud with Automated Multi-Layered Defenses.

The digital landscape is in perpetual flux. With the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning, the world has seen an unprecedented rise in sophisticated cyber threats. The process for fraudsters to create deepfake identity proofs to cunning bots and from artificial voiceovers to video avatars is becoming easier than ever. We discuss leading strategies on how to navigate these new threats with automated data and risk mitigation solutions.

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The Role of Machine Learning in Adaptive Fraud Prevention.

In today's digital age, the rise of online transactions has paved the way for a booming global digital payment landscape. We discuss 5 critical fraud prevention segments where data and technology synergy with automation. Leveraging multi-layered KYC with advanced risk algorithm intelligence and machine learning enables a complete adaptive fraud defence against old and new fraud threats.

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Data & Transactions: 4 Data-Driven Strategies To Bolster Transactional Monitoring.

In today's complex financial ecosystem, robust security hinges on deep data, Perpetual KYC (PKYC), real-time data risk analysis and leveraging leading technologies like orchestration hubs and machine learning. We dive into each of these strategies and how they foster a safer, more secure digital financial landscape that builds customer trust, loyalty, and revenue growth.

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Unveils Transformative Platform Enhancements: Boosting Fraud Prevention Through Advanced Rules and Data Management.

These cutting-edge enhancements elevate risk management and streamline operations, showcasing AcuityTec's unwavering commitment to providing its clientele with state-of-the-art features tailored to the evolving needs of online fraud defence...

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AcuityTec Bolsters Strategic Leadership with New Senior Director, Alfredo Solis, Strengthening Commitment to Global Online Fraud Prevention.

With a 20-year career dedicated to bolstering online risk management, Alfredo Solis, brings passion and a wealth of expertise set to elevate AcuityTec's offering to Fintechs, crypto companies, iGaming platforms, and other online businesses worldwide to support our ever-growing online ecosystem...

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Unveils Brand Revamp to Underscore Our Commitment in Cutting-Edge Technology

The brand revamp marks an exciting milestone for AcuityTec, reinforcing its position as an innovative global leader and aligning perfectly with AcuityTec's trust, security, and innovation core values with contemporary, eye-catching, and sleek designs. The new visual representations of the brand reflect the company's growth, maturity, and dedication to providing unparalleled client services....

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Balancing Protection While Increasing Engagement for iGaming Platforms

Whether it’s sports betting, poker, or casino – they’re all contributing to a USD 81.08 billion market, estimated to grow at 11.7% CAGR surpassing USD 172.2 billion by 2030. Technological developments, increasing internet penetration, rising mobile phone usage amongst players...

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Secure Crypto Deposits and Payouts with Automated Crypto Analysis KYT Solutions

We have seen unprecedented growth within igaming/gambling markets globally. Even in a postpandemic world, the industry continues to experience high gains and will maintain its accelerated growth of 7.1% CAGR, to be worth $321 billion by 2026. Key contributing factors are an increase in overall global sports betting, high penet...

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Grow Your Fintech Business in Latin America With Leading KYC Digital Identity Data Verifications

Latin America is recently one of fintech’s hottest markets, providing a fertile ground for financial service adoption – potentiated by the high mobile app usage, subpar financial services, and the vast unbanked population. In 2021, the fintech venture and startup landscape reached $6B in investments in 2021, 3x more since 2020 and 24x more since 2016. Furthermore, governments have implemented fintech-friendly regulations such as Peru approved the Regulation of Innovative Models in 2021.

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Ensuring Trust and Security: The Importance of KYC/AML Compliance and Disclosure

Advances in technology have made it easier than ever to transfer money between people and organizations. Unfortunately, they’ve also made it easier than ever to transfer illicit funds illegally around the world. We discuss important compliance regulations and how through the combination of data-driven identity verification with an orchestration hub can elimiate the cumbersome process of remaining compliant.

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Photo Identity Verification: Remote ID Verification to Protect Your Business

In today's digitally connected world, online sales have become more crucial than ever before. However, while many customers embrace the convenience of online shopping, others may try to take advantage of it for their own gain. Credit card fraud and electronic theft are some of the common problems faced by businesses operating online. The most significant challenge is the ease with which dishonest individuals can steal someone else's identity and use it to make purchases online.

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Crypto and AML: What You Need to Know.

Cryptocurrencies have been making waves in the financial world lately, and for good reason. These digital assets are experiencing an unprecedented surge in popularity due to their accessibility and ease of use across national borders. As more people start using crypto for various transactions, it becomes increasingly important to ensure that these transactions are secure and compliant with regulations. This is where Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations come into play.

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Fight Fraud with Device-Based ID and Machine Learning

Device-based authentication, commonly referred to as Device Fingerprinting, is becoming increasingly prevalent in today's market. With the rise in online fraud and cyber threats, businesses are turning to device fingerprinting as a valuable tool for preventing fraudulent activity. In a nutshell, device fingerprinting involves collecting unique information on a device, such as its configuration and settings, for identification purposes.

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How to validate the status of a CPF number for Brazil?

The Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas (CPF; Portuguese for “Natural Persons Register”) is the Brazilian individual taxpayer registry identification, a number attributed by the Brazilian Federal Revenue to both Brazilians and resident aliens who pay taxes or take part, directly or indirectly, in activities that provide revenue for any of the dozens of different types of taxes existing in Brazil.

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Chargebacks: A natural cost of doing business?

Many businesses used to accept chargebacks as an inevitable cost of doing business. However, this is no longer the case. Thanks to advancements in technology, chargebacks can now be significantly reduced or even prevented altogether. By taking the time to understand your business's needs and implementing the right fraud prevention measures, you can create a more controlled and secure environment. This not only gives you peace of mind but also frees up your attention to focus on other aspects of your business.

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Keeping up with Technology: Geolocation and Proxy Piercing

Geolocation is the practice of finding the geographic location of an object, usually an electronic device such as a phone or computer. Closely related to what a positioning system does, geolocation services focus on collecting data beyond the geographic coordinate (Proxy Piercing technology). Knowing where a customer is at the time of purchase is helpful to businesses, and geolocation services can be used for fraud prevention and regulatory compliance.

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