Biometrics: A step beyond the security versus convenience debate? | BankTech series

Along with our sister site, bobsguide, we will be rolling out a new series looking at how technology is shaping the financial services.

The first in the series puts biometrics under the microscope as NatWest becomes the first UK retail bank to pilot biometric cards.

With more sophisticated fraudsters and regulators pushing for better customer protection, banks are scrambling to find solutions that allow more convenient access while not compromising on security.

Is the answer biometrics?

 

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