Global verification and fraud prevention firm Sumsub has launched a public registry aimed at recognising businesses that demonstrate strong anti-fraud and compliance practices, as companies worldwide face increasingly sophisticated digital threats.

The Risk Intolerant registry, unveiled this week, awards tiered badges to organisations that meet Sumsub’s internal assessment standards across know-your-customer (KYC), anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CFT) and fraud prevention controls. The initiative spans sectors including fintech, cryptocurrency, gaming, edtech and mobility.

Risk Intolerant badges highlight anti-fraud leaders

Under the programme, dozens of companies have received the “Vanguard” Risk Intolerant badge, while a smaller group has been awarded higher-tier recognition. Firms granted the “Sentinel” badge include Exness, Kaizen and Moove.

The highest level, the “Titan” badge, has been awarded to selected companies including CoinList, Mercuryo and Wirex, according to Sumsub.

Sumsub said the registry is designed to shift industry attention away from high-profile compliance failures towards companies that invest consistently in risk management, often without public visibility.

Fraud exposure rises as attacks grow more complex

The launch comes amid a sharp increase in fraud risk globally. According to the company’s 2025 Fraud Exposure Survey, 40 per cent of businesses worldwide reported being victims of fraud.

The same survey found that sophisticated fraud attacks rose by 180 per cent between 2024 and 2025, accounting for 28 per cent of all detected incidents. Sumsub said the growing use of artificial intelligence by scammers has raised the potential impact of even low-frequency attacks.

“These schemes can result in financial losses, operational disruption and long-term damage to customer trust,” the company said, citing risks ranging from stolen intellectual property to unauthorised access to user data.

Trust and compliance become competitive differentiators

As digital services expand across Asia and other regions, trust has become a key differentiator for businesses navigating evolving regulatory and compliance requirements. Sumsub said the Risk Intolerant registry aims to provide guidance for customers and partners assessing a company’s approach to safety and governance.

“Business is no longer about only growth numbers: its long-term success relies much on reputation, transparency and trust,” said Vitaliy Gribanov, Senior Brand and Creative Director at Sumsub.

“With our Risk Intolerant project, we’re celebrating the resilience our clients build with us in the fight against fraud. We want to shift the narrative around risk and compliance from reactive to aspirational,” he added.