

Verifying your Counterparty in Today’s Complex Data World – an Interview with Steve Lamb
8 snips Mar 5, 2025
Steve Lamb, COO at Kyckr and expert in business verification, dives into the pressing challenges of knowing your counterparty in today's data-rich world. He elaborates on the global variances in corporate registries and the role of advanced technology in enhancing verification processes to combat financial crime. Lamb emphasizes the importance of beneficial ownership transparency and the need for continuous client monitoring through innovative methods like AI. He also highlights how global registries are vital for compliance and risk assessment in financial crime prevention.
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Verification Advice
- Verify counterparty identity using reliable, independent data.
- Leverage corporate registries as a starting point for verification.
Registry Challenges
- Corporate registries are crucial but often underfunded.
- They vary significantly in data access and quality, posing challenges for verification.
Global UBO Registry Landscape
- Global UBO registry adoption is inconsistent, with some good performers and some laggards.
- Criminals exploit inconsistencies and weaknesses in different jurisdictions' registries.