I’d like to share with you some ideas on how to interview compliance officers. Here is what you can ask: 1. I’ve read your CV (or you have been referred by XXX) and it looks impressive. But what defines you as a person? What drives you? (It’s a different way Read more…
Today marks one year of me bringing you Compliance That Makes Sense! In today’s episode, I share what inspired me to begin this podcast, and what has motivated me to keep going. You’ll learn more about my background, and why I am so passionate about FinTech compliance. Thank you for Read more…
Today’s article is inspired by my conversation with a taxi driver about money and Putin. I came to Salzburg for the Opera Festival and a taxi driver asked me (mixing Russian and German with some heavy Slavic accent) if I was pro or against Putin. I said “obviously against” and Read more…
Over the past few years, there has been an increase in the amount of money that companies are spending on compliance, but this is not having its desired effect; there are just as many, if not more, compliance issues occurring. In today’s episode, I explain why the old top-down certification-based Read more…
The main and the biggest vulnerability with SMBs (small and medium businesses) is their dependency on the founder, absence of succession planning, and running out of steam. SMBs are typically founded by strong and creative people, who have had for a while what seems like limitless energy and tons of Read more…
Are you looking for a job in compliance? I chose this topic today because it feels like everyone around me is about to change jobs, look for new jobs, or search for new people. Changing jobs is a trend that continues as people are looking for more, going bigger, and Read more…
The doors to the FCA (FinTech Compliance Acceleration) program are closing on June 1st, so… imagine… what becomes possible for you when by the end of summer 2021 you will be well known and established in your specific FinTech industry niche, equipped to connect with media and influencers, have practiced how sharing your unique Read more…
People randomly buy and sell BTC just because Elon Musk has a new tweet and I think it’s not just unfortunate, it’s a symptom of bigger issues to come. (Well, there is an argument to be made that Musk is the new Trump on Twitter, but that’s beside the point.) Read more…
Do you feel you are being taken advantage of and you have no job security? In this Compliance That Makes Sense episode, I want to start a new mini-series of episodes under the common theme of the rise of just-in-time compliance. I want to start the series by addressing some Read more…
In this Compliance That Makes Sense episode, I want to discuss the main differences between an amateur and a compliance pro. I can’t keep this silent and polite and be politically correct because I feel the need to rant about all kinds of mistakes, behaviors, and wrong attitudes that amateurs Read more…