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3 weeks ago What is Biometric Verification: Meaning, Types, Technology & Tools
A complete guide to biometric verification: how it works, the technology behind it, common tools, and how to guard against deepfakes and spoofing.
3 weeks ago What Is Transaction Screening? Definition, Process, and How It Works
Transaction screening checks payments against sanctions lists before approval. Learn what it is, how it works, its process, and why it matters for AML.
3 weeks ago Sanctions Screening: What It Is and How It Works in AML
Sanctions screening checks customers against OFAC, EU, UN, and HMT lists to block prohibited parties. Learn what it is, how it works, and why AML rules require it.
3 weeks ago Qualified Electronic Signature (QES): Meaning, Requirements, and When You Need One
A qualified electronic signature (QES) is the only e-signature with the same legal weight as ink across the EU. Here is what QES means and when you need one.
3 weeks ago EU AML Regulation 2027 Germany: What Happens to VideoIdent When BaFin Rules Are Replaced?
On 10 July 2027, EU AMLR replaced BaFin Circular 3/2017 as Germany's main VideoIdent rulebook. Here is what changes for KYC, AMLA, and your evidence packs.
3 weeks ago Demand Deposit Account (DDA) Fraud: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Stop It
Demand deposit account fraud costs banks billions a year. Learn how DDA fraud works, its main types, warning signs, and how compliance teams stop it.
3 weeks ago Hawala Money Laundering: How an Informal Value Transfer System Moves Money without Moving Money
Hawala money laundering moves value across borders without moving money. Learn how the hawala system works, its AML risks, and how compliance teams detect it.
3 weeks ago Proof of Funds (PoF): What It Is, When It Is Required, and How to Verify It
Proof of funds (PoF) explained: accepted documents, a sample PoF letter, PoF vs source of funds, and how businesses verify funds for AML and KYC.
3 weeks ago Address Verification: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters for Compliance
A complete guide to address verification: how it works, the difference from address validation and AVS, its role in KYC/AML, common fraud risks, and how businesses implement it.
3 weeks ago Perpetual KYC (pKYC): The Complete Guide to Continuous Customer Due Diligence (2026)
What is perpetual KYC (pKYC)? A complete 2026 guide to continuous customer due diligence: how it works, triggers, benefits, challenges, implementation, and FAQs.

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