LSEG Launches Identity Gateway at Money20/20

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Risk Intelligence unveiled Identity Gateway, a new technology infrastructure layer designed to streamline how businesses interact with fragmented digital identity schemes across Europe. The launch occurred live at the Money20/20 conference in Amsterdam.

Addressing Regulatory Silos

As companies expand internationally, they face increasing penalties for non-compliance with localized regulations. Managing multiple identity verification methods creates operational complexity, increases IT maintenance costs, and disrupts user onboarding experiences. Identity Gateway offers a solution by providing:

  • A single API for accessing various digital identity schemes
  • Standardized data formats that integrate seamlessly with existing KYC/AML workflows
  • Centralized contract management instead of multiple local agreements

According to LSEG benchmarks, this approach reduces market entry timelines by 80-90% compared to traditional methods.

The timing aligns with the upcoming EU Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet framework, which requires each of the 27 member states to implement their own digital identity solutions. Without a translation layer, businesses would face an administrative nightmare managing multiple software stacks just to onboard European users.

“Digital identity is reaching an inflection point,” said Daniel Flowe, head of digital identity at LSEG Risk Intelligence. “Organizations need a simpler way to access emerging schemes without rebuilding their processes market by market.”

The gateway currently supports 10 established European markets with embedded digital identities, including Italy, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Spain.

Flexible Compliance Approach

Identity Gateway complements LSEG’s existing risk data frameworks (like World-Check) to enable contextual compliance checks based on transaction variables and regional rules. This approach allows businesses to tailor verification intensity based on risk profiles rather than applying rigid standards across the board.