Everyone in compliance seems to wear perfectionism like a badge of honour. High standards. Rigorous processes. Nothing gets through unless it is airtight. I understand it. I used to believe the same thing. But after observing, training and hiring hundreds of compliance and risk professionals, I have come to a Read more…
Very often, compliance leaders ask me how to tell whether their CEO simply dislikes the compliance function or has lost confidence in them personally. It is an important distinction. When a CEO sees compliance as a business obstacle, the problem may be how the function is positioned, how risks are Read more…
So, you want to move into a higher-level compliance, risk, or regulatory role in FinTech? You have the experience. You understand the regulations. You have worked on compliance projects and handled responsibilities that matter to the business. But how do you convince a hiring manager that you are ready for Read more…
Crypto staking is a regulatory challenge for crypto businesses. What appears to be a straightforward way for customers to earn rewards on their digital assets can raise difficult questions about licensing, custody, asset ownership, consumer protection, and operational risk. Regulators in several jurisdictions have scrutinised staking-related services, particularly where platforms Read more…
Many FinTech CEOs find themselves frustrated and helpless when making decisions about compliance. They believe they are objective, pragmatic, and data-driven. Yet they often make irrational or impulsive decisions that slow down both compliance and business growth. Why does this happen? Compliance decisions are rarely just about regulations. They involve Read more…
Not because it is powerful, but because many people are using it the wrong way. Let me explain. Many compliance officers have adopted AI to draft regulatory responses, risk assessments, compliance policies, and other documents that once took hours to prepare. It feels great. You can get a first draft Read more…
Hey there, Yana here. Let’s talk about something that keeps many compliance professionals up at night: how to make more money. For many, the path seems straightforward. Change jobs, negotiate a higher salary, and move on. Changing jobs can increase your earnings, but it is only one of several options. Read more…
There is a scene early in The Godfather where a man comes to Don Corleone asking for justice. He has a problem and has tried everything. Nothing has worked. The Don listens, then points out what the man has failed to understand: asking for help is about more than offering Read more…
Compliance professionals understand the importance of protecting a business from regulatory breaches, financial crime and reputational damage. However, explaining the business value of that work can be more difficult. Some compliance professionals are uncomfortable putting a financial figure on their contributions. They may feel that attaching a monetary value to Read more…
FinTech audit should NOT be an emergency in your business. It should be a routine process where you feel 100% in control and well prepared. I just reviewed the formal findings from the regulatory audits of Bunq, Coinbase, N26, Chime, Robinhood, Klarna, and a few other prominent FinTech companies. They Read more…