Digital identity is a critical enabler of activity inside Financial Services broadlyWORLD ECONOMIC FORUM | 201616ExamplesOperational decisions Traditional FS offerings such as insurance and credit as well as customer experience as contact centers and collections rely on accurate and detailed knowledge of the customer Regulatory compliance FIs are required to comply with strict regulation on identifying their customers and are liable for mistakes and inaccuracies Digital identity would allow FIs to perform critical activities with increased accuracy over that afforded by physical identity, and to streamline and partially or fully automate many processes Identity is also central to the broader financial services industry, enabling delivery of basic financial products and services. Reliance on physical identity protocols introduces inefficiency and error to these processes. Digital identity has great potential to improve core financial services processes and open up new opportunities. Customer experience and product delivery Improved knowledge of customer preferences and habits can help FIs deliver radically better customer experience (e.g., tailor authentication requirements based on behaviour)
