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…
Have you been thinking about investing in Bitcoin? Listen as Yana discusses the announcement that PayPal recently made in Europe about their partnership with bitFlyer. Yana also explains what that another announcement means for PayPal customers in the U.S. and Read more…
Let’s talk about the main concerns or objections I hear from many participants before they are ready to make up their minds and hire me or any other compliance expert. “It’s not the right time for our company now, I like Read more…
Do you know what CBDC is? Listen as Yana discusses what has happened recently in the CBDC space, what the powers that be have determined, and whether cash would still be distributed. Yana speaks about the issues the CBDC and Read more…
So the doors to Compliance That Makes Sense Helpline are now open and we are accepting new participants. In January 2021, we will celebrate 2-year anniversary (can you imagine that!!!) and there are some clients who are still with us to date! Here Read more…
In early October 2020, 7 major central banks, IMF and the Bank of International Settlements released a report summarizing where they are and where they want to be (potentially) with the idea of governments directly issuing digital currency to the people. Here Read more…
Are you hesitant to hire a compliance expert because you are not sure if you need one? Listen as Yana discusses when it’s time to hire a compliance person into your FinTech team and what happens if you unnecessarily delay Read more…
I’ve never had a bad audit outcome or negative regulatory inspection results… even though I often work with and represent early-stage startups who are far from being 100% perfect. In fact, when I go into an audit or an inspection, Read more…