With the 31 March 2026 deadline approaching, Central Bank Notice No. 3057.2025 is raising the standard for fraud protection across the UAE banking sector.

In this episode, Joey Bajela from LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, sits down with Iyad Mourtada, ACFE Authorized Trainer, to explore why the Central Bank of the UAE introduced the mandate and what Licensed Financial Institutions now need to change.

With nearly half of citizens reportedly targeted by cybercrime, they discuss the move away from SMS and email OTP, the shift toward biometric and device-bound authentication, behavioral monitoring, liability changes, and closer scrutiny of suspicious and mule-linked accounts.

For fraud, risk and digital leaders, this episode outlines what action looks like under tightening regulatory expectations in the UAE and beyond.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker/s and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions. LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.

In this episode, we look ahead to the future of digital identity in the UK following the introduction of the Data Use and Access Act.

Government plans for a UK digital wallet, new standards adoption, and interoperability with European frameworks are setting the pace. Alongside these developments, innovations in digital personas, behavioral identity, and privacy-enhancing technologies are reshaping how identity is secured and trusted.

Our experts, Katarina Pranjic, Head of Regulation and Policy, Lorraine Salmond, Head of Identity Strategy and Mike Nathan, VP, Professional Services at LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, are joined by guest speaker Nick Mothershaw, CEO of SelectID. Together, they explore the government’s digital wallet initiative, the evolution toward zero-trust frameworks, the impact of coalitions like CFIT, and how corporate and consumer digital identities are converging.

They also share predictions on the challenges and opportunities ahead, from tackling scams originating on social media to preparing for quantum-era security threats and highlight what these changes mean for businesses and consumers.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker/s and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions. LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.

In this episode, we explore the real state of digital identity adoption in the UK following the introduction of the Data Usage and Access Act.

While regulation has laid the foundations, adoption varies widely across sectors. Early movers such as finance, government, and retail age-verification are embracing digital identity, yet challenges remain in aligning regulatory opportunity with commercial priorities and user experience.

Our experts, Katarina Pranjic, Head of Regulation and Policy, Lorraine Salmond, Head of Identity Strategy and Mike Nathan, VP, Professional Services at LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, are joined by guest speaker Nick Mothershaw, CEO of SelectID, to share their perspectives. They discuss how new AML requirements are reshaping identity verification, the cross-industry impacts from financial services to hospitality, and the practical first steps organisations can take to successfully adopt digital identity.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not be used as legal advice. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker/s and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LexisNexis Risk Solutions. LexisNexis Risk Solutions does not warrant that the information provided in this podcast is accurate or error-free.