Blockchain in the KYC Process – An Appropriate Corporate Treasury Use Case?

Published 30 June 2021: https://treasury-management.com/articles/blockchain-in-the-kyc-process/

Posted: 30 Jun 2020 Last revised: 5 Dec 2022

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Andreas Hecht

Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW); University of Hohenheim

Date Written: May 24, 2020

Abstract

This article deals with the appropriateness of the blockchain technology to improve existing KYC procedures, which are often described as lengthy, costly and cumbersome. Moreover, similar identification processes need to be carried out repeatedly for several institutions, which creates considerable inefficiencies and avoidable costs. The use of a blockchain design with smart contracts offers the possibility to avoid redundant workflows and entails several benefits such as enhanced security, trust and flexibility. This illustrates that the blockchain technology, which is still in a maturing phase, has the potential to play an important role in streamlining and (to some extent) automating current KYC processes. In terms of security, trustworthiness or customer satisfaction, the technology may offer game changing opportunities (not only) in the realm of authenticated user identification or digital identity management.

Keywords: Blockchain, KYC, Smart Contract, Treasury, Privacy

Suggested Citation

Hecht, Andreas, Blockchain in the KYC Process – An Appropriate Corporate Treasury Use Case? (May 24, 2020). Published 30 June 2021: https://treasury-management.com/articles/blockchain-in-the-kyc-process/, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3609496 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3609496

Andreas Hecht (Contact Author)

Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) ( email )

Winterthur, Zurich
Switzerland

University of Hohenheim ( email )

Stuttgart
Germany

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