Panel Discussion – Blockchain & KYC Hype to Real Applications
It was a pleasure for me discussing – Blockchain & KYC Hype to Real Applications – with the other panel experts: Roman Stammes, Yana Afanasieva, Robert Engmann and moderator Anne Bailey at the Blockchain Enterprise Days 2019 in Frankfurt
Millions of dollars and countless business hours are being spent on Know Your Customer (KYC) process by banks every year. These costs are increasing due to AML requirements. Blockchain technology can be utilized to ease this process by offering banks and FinTechs transmissible digital identities, saving time and money. Blockchain technology can improve data quality and result in better governance. There has been a buzz about KYC and blockchain for some time now but actual large scale implementations are still to be carried out. In this panel we will talk about the current status & furture of Blockchain for KYC & AML.
The panel discussed the following points:
– What are the benefits of blockchain implementation in KYC process if any?
– Any specific examples of successful implementation?
– We see government collaboration between middle eastern and Asian banks to fast-track the use of blockchain for KYC & AML. Have there been any similar types of collaborative work in Germany and EU?
– Is standardized KYC necessary and would banks agree on that?
It would be interesting to know how many of you feel that Blockchain will help streamline KYC processes?
Also big thanks to @KuppingerCole Analysts AG and their team for organizing this important event!
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