What this piece is
A short call to action written during the early COVID-19 pandemic. The piece urged the fintech community to help organisations still reliant on physical processes — such as paper bank statements — to transition to digital alternatives. It positioned DirectID as a practical, zero-integration solution for remote identity and income verification. Originally published on Medium, April 2021. Originally written circa March 2020.What is the core idea?
The pandemic made digital transformation non-negotiable rather than aspirational. Organisations that relied on physical document handling suddenly could not operate. Fintech solutions that eliminated paper-based processes became essential infrastructure rather than nice-to-have improvements.Related pages
- The perfect storm for identity — regulatory convergence for identity
- Open banking and identity — digital identity infrastructure
- Lessons from a Fintech — the DirectID operating experience
- Thoughts
- Identity and trust infrastructure in open banking — digital identity verification