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Eritrea’s Banking Sector Urged to Boost Compliance with Digital KYC Regulations

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The banking sector in Eritrea has been advised to prioritize compliance with digital Know-Your-Customer (KYC) regulations to prevent financial crimes and maintain trust among customers. The country’s financial regulatory authorities have implemented strict Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating Financing of Terrorism (CFT) regulations, which require banks to verify the identities of their customers.

Compliance with International Standards

The Bank of Eritrea and the Eritrea Financial Intelligence Unit are responsible for enforcing these regulations, which are in line with international standards set by organizations such as:

  • The Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
  • The Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG)

Data Protection Laws

In addition to AML/CFT regulations, Eritrea has also implemented data protection laws that require institutions to obtain users’ consent before processing and transferring personal data. Users have the right to request the erasure of their personal data.

Digital KYC Solutions

To ensure compliance with these regulations, banks in Eritrea are advised to use digital KYC solutions that can accurately verify user identities. Smile ID, a leading provider of digital identity verification solutions, offers a comprehensive solution that enables banks to quickly and securely verify customer identities using a range of ID documents, including:

  • Passports
  • National IDs

Advanced Technology

The company’s solution uses advanced biometric face matching technology to compare users’ selfies with their ID document images, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and security. The system also checks for tampered or forged documents and verifies security features to prevent fraud.

Benefits of Digital KYC Solutions

With Smile ID, banks in Eritrea can:

  • Reduce the risk of non-compliance
  • Prevent financial crimes
  • Improve customer satisfaction by providing a seamless and secure onboarding experience