Something interested happened recently in my compliance world and I wanted to share this with you. A FinTech company was going through an audit and it was found that they had an institutional client with one of the owners born Read more…
Do you think that Stablecoins are E-money? Listen as Yana discusses what E-money and Stablecoins are and how they are used. Yana explains how most stablecoins do not meet the requirements to be called E-money and the difference between issuing Read more…
Having worked with so many FinTech founders, I’d like to tell you about two common and costly mistakes they make about compliance strategy. But before we do that, let’s address the elephant in the room – how do founders, CEOs, and many Read more…
This workshop includes: Live Q&A sessions on December 8-9th, 2020 Sample Internal Audit Plan (usually external audit starts with a review of your internal audit work) Sample documents and policies you must have in place, such as a description of Read more…
Why is it that very few FinTech startups keep growing, secure licenses and partnerships they want, and are loved and praised by their customers… while most other startups struggle and run out of money? They all operate in the same Read more…
Have you heard about the new Crypto regulations that are coming? Yana explains what they are and what they mean for Crypto companies. She believes the regulation will harmonize requirements from country to country with a single regulatory regime that Read more…
If you are a FinTech founder or a CEO, you are constantly selling and your hardest pitches are not necessarily to customers. First and foremost, you need to sell your business model, your technology, and your overall concept to regulators, Read more…
It was my first ever visit to a Shooting Range and before I actually got to hold a gun, it’s mandatory to follow and fully internalize a few key instructions. These instructions are so simple and useful, I feel that Read more…
Are you looking for ways to make more money in compliance? Listen as Yana discusses how people working in compliance, risk, internal control, or audit professionals who work in FinTech can make more money. Yana shares the pros and cons Read more…
This is the time of the year when many FinTech startups are writing up various mandatory reports and prepare for annual reviews and inspections. To support you all and save you from unnecessary headaches, I have created a 2-day workshop Read more…