Sumsub, a leader in verification and anti-fraud solutions, has announced two significant initiatives at its inaugural What The Fraud Summit in Singapore, held from 19 to 20 November 2025. The company introduced the integration of Singpass into its Non-Doc Verification platform and signed a Research Collaboration Agreement with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to develop watermarking for personal images, aiming to combat deepfake fraud in the Asia-Pacific region.
The integration of Singpass, Singapore’s national digital identity platform, allows businesses to authenticate Singaporean citizens and residents efficiently, reducing onboarding time from 30 seconds to just 4.5 seconds. This seamless, document-free process enhances security and compliance with local regulations, benefiting sectors such as fintech, insurance, and telecommunications.
In collaboration with NTU, Sumsub will explore the use of human-imperceptible watermarks in personal images to prevent deepfake generation. This initiative addresses the growing threat of deepfake fraud, which has surged by 158% year-on-year in Singapore. The research aims to fill a critical gap in digital safety by developing scalable defences against misuse of personal images.
Andrew Sever, co-founder and CEO of Sumsub, highlighted Singapore’s role as a global leader in digital ecosystems, stating, “Facilitating integration with Singpass and our research partnership with NTU reflect our commitment to supporting the country’s digital trust ecosystem.”
The WTF Summit gathered over 500 leaders from various sectors to discuss challenges in AI-driven fraud and digital identity, reinforcing Singapore’s position as a hub for digital trust innovation. Sumsub’s initiatives align with Singapore’s Smart Nation 2.0 priorities, aiming to build a safer and more inclusive digital future.
