Why perpetual KYC (pKYC) is the future of compliance

About this episode

This episode discusses how perpetual KYC is transforming compliance and the role of biometrics in building trust.

Perpetual KYC (pKYC) is reshaping compliance. In this episode of Veriff Voices, Alex Buckwald from Alloy, joins us to break down why pKYC is replacing periodic reviews, how biometrics fit into the picture, and why a little friction can actually build trust. A practical, honest conversation on fraud, regulation, and designing identity journeys that work for both businesses and customers. [00:17] Introduction [00:45] Meet Alex, an expert in digital identity [03:25] Understanding perpetual KYC (pKYC) [10:05] The re gulatory changes and compliance expectations [12:58] Balancing security and user experience [19:52] The layered approach to identity verification [22:40] The role of AI and automation in pKYC [26:15] Partnerships enhancing pKYC capabilities [30:55] The future of biometrics in financial services [35:45] Implementing pKYC: practical steps for businesses

People in this episode

Guest: Alex Buckwald

Topics covered

• perpetual KYC
• compliance
• biometrics
• fraud
• regulation
• identity verification

Keywords

• perpetual KYC
• compliance
• biometrics
• identity verification
• fraud
• regulation
• user experience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alloy

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