Entrust Integrates Australia's Document Verification Service (DVS) to Support AML/CFT-Ready Identity Verification
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News Summary:
- Under Tranche 2 reforms, Australia’s AML/CTF regime will undergo its most significant expansion in nearly two decades.
- All reporting entities will need to strengthen identity verification and customer due diligence processes.
- Entrust Identity Verification unifies Australia DVS checks, biometrics, and AI‑driven fraud controls for all‑in‑one Australia-ready identity verification.
Australia’s Anti‑Money Laundering and Counter‑Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime is entering a new phase, extending regulatory obligations to new industries and raising expectations for how organisations verify customer identity. In response, Entrust, a global leader in identity‑centric security solutions, has expanded its identity verification solution, adding an Australia-ready workflow within Entrust Studio to help organisations operating under Australia’s AML/CFT framework, while delivering secure, seamless digital customer experiences.
As Tranche 2 expands AML/CTF compliance across more industries – from real estate to legal and account services – identity verification is quickly becoming a frontline compliance requirement. Organisations now must meet stronger customer due diligence expectations with effective fraud prevention while still delivering fast and frictionless digital onboarding for their customers.
Entrust integrates Australia’s Document Verification Service (DVS) into its identity verification workflow, combining automated document verification, biometric verification, and trusted data sources. This enables scalable identity verification that supports compliance with local AML and KYC. AI‑driven fraud detection and risk signals help identify inconsistencies early in the onboarding process and defend against advanced threats such as deepfakes and synthetic identities. Risk‑based workflows enable organisations to automate verification, reduce manual reviews, and apply appropriate levels of assurance across the customer lifecycle.
Key Entrust Identity Verification capabilities include:
- Government-backed validation of passports, driver’s licences, and visas through Australia’s DVS
- Advanced identity verification combining biometric verification with trusted data sources for higher assurance
- Adaptive, risk-based workflows that reduce friction and accelerate customer onboarding
- Enhanced fraud detection using AI‑driven signals and liveness verification
- Greater operational efficiency by reducing manual identity checks.
- Optional ongoing monitoring to support compliant customer due diligence over time
“Regulatory reform on this scale requires organisations to rethink how trust is established from the very first interaction,” said Harvinder Singh, Regional VP of Identity Security Solutions at Entrust. “By treating identity verification as the first moment of truth in onboarding, organisations can prevent fraud early and protect the digital experiences customers rely on. As a trusted identity verification provider, we support both local and global businesses with compliance, helping them to meet regulatory requirements while streamlining onboarding and enabling secure, seamless digital journeys.”
With an established customer base in Australia and coverage across more than 150 countries, Entrust provides a proven, market‑ready foundation for organisations navigating regulatory change, scaling securely, and delivering trusted digital services.
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Entrust fights fraud and cyber threats with identity-centric security that protects people, devices, and data. Our comprehensive solutions help organisations secure every step of the identity lifecycle, from verifying identity at onboarding to securing connections and fighting fraud in everyday transactions. Ongoing monitoring supports compliance and safeguards keys, secrets, and certificates. With a foundation of identity-centric security, our customers can transact and grow with confidence. Entrust has a global partner network and supports customers in over 150 countries. For more information, visit www.entrust.com.