For various reasons which I share in today’s episode, many FinTech companies are now establishing their global headquarters in the UAE. Tune in today to hear how the UAE has become the new Switzerland when it comes to the FinTech space! 

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Today’s episode:

• [00:38] An overview of the current trend towards the UAE in the FinTech space.
• [01:55] Updates that I have made to the FinTech Compliance Self-Starter Package. 
• [02:44] How Switzerland’s approach to FinTech has changed over the last few decades.
• [03:21] Examples that highlight Switzerland’s increasing transparency. 
• [05:40] Factors that make the UAE appealing to FinTech companies.  
• [07:51] The UAE’s approach to categorizing risk in comparison to the approach adopted by the EU.  
• [08:55] Potential problems with operating out of the UAE. 
• [10:25] Advice for anyone considering opening a company in the UAE. 
• [11:05] A call to share your own stories about conducting business in the UAE. 

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