You may not know this, but before you can apply for a FinTech license, you need to go through the pre-application stage. This stage can feel like a time-waster, but it is actually very valuable. Tune into today’s episode to hear why! If you found value in this episode, I Read more…
Despite the fact that many people within organizations believe that doing more manual reviews is the magic bullet that will make their compliance team more efficient, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Tune in today to hear why! If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate Read more…
I just finished reading the new book by Ray Dalio about the cyclical nature of financial and debt systems, and how political events, pandemics, and natural disasters may impact these economic cycles. Ray Dalio is one of the most successful hedge fund managers turned researcher and historian, who made his name by predicting the financial Read more…
If you work in FinTech or Financial Services, you probably know that most audits start with a “please, send me your policies” request. And most audit findings come from scenarios when you did not follow your policy or when your policy did not describe something that actually happened. So, what Read more…
What’s on the horizon for FinTech and Crypto in 2022? Hello friends, and Happy New Year 2022! I strongly believe that this year is going to be the year of crypto. In today’s episode, it is dedicated to DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) and why I don’t believe in them. Join Read more…
After years of doing FinTech compliance consulting, I am now in the enviable position of being able to be picky about my clients. I have declined to join projects – and left some of my (former) ones – over a dozen times over the last 24 months. These decisions have very Read more…
What’s on the horizon for FinTech and Crypto in 2022? In today’s episode, I wanted to discuss the trends I see coming in the FinTech space for 2022. Obviously, things may change with this forecast, but this is why we love crypto and FinTech so much. Join me as I Read more…
In the last few posts, I’ve covered why 2 of the most commonly applied compliance strategies – “just-in-case” (preparing everything, losing yourself in piles of documents, and overspending money), and “minimal checklist” (where you end up re-doing everything over and over again, overspending effort) is not used by successful FinTech Read more…
I recently read The Beginning of Infinity, a book that had a profound impact on how I see the world. In today’s episode, I apply some of the concepts from that book to my field of expertise. If you’re looking for a way to efficiently scale your startup while remaining Read more…
Ironically, just like in the movie “When Harry met Sally”, it has taken about 12 years for this couple to come to terms with the idea that they can be friends – and more – in public. But what they never show you in the cinema is the tough part that starts after the wedding and the “happily ever after” kiss.