It may seem like a no-brainer to create a new legal entity in a country where you are wanting to set up a business. However, today’s episode is all about why this is definitely not the right way to do things, and where you should be focusing your time and Read more…
With the war that is currently going on in Ukraine, I wanted to talk about the very relevant topic of sanctions. Join me today to hear about the different types of sanctions that exist, how they work, and my thoughts on financial/infrastructure services getting involved in political issues. If you Read more…
Buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) services are a growing trend, with year-on-year growth in the sector over the next few years expected to be 15-20%! Despite the value that it provides to many retailers and their customers, the BNPL model also has a number of problems. In today’s episode, I’m going to explain Read more…
As a FinTech startup founder, it is almost guaranteed that you will experience some form of crisis at some point in your journey in the industry. And more likely than not, you will experience more than one! In today’s episode, I discuss some of the more common crisis situations, from Read more…
This episode is for anyone who is wondering whether they should be offering a crypto-denominated checkout option on their online store. In today’s episode, I’m going to run through the do’s and don’ts when it comes to crypto payments, and after listening to this episode, you should know whether or Read more…
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…
Although many things have changed in the token industry over the past few years, token sales are still happening, they are still beneficial, and they definitely have a future! If you want to learn about the most vital elements of token-based crowdfunding, don’t miss this episode. If you found value Read more…
It’s not always easy to know where the root cause of the problems in your organization lies. In today’s episode, I’m going to give you some examples of common issues which may seem like organizational issues but in fact, they are just a result of inexperienced compliance officers who don’t Read more…
There are a number of different factors to consider prior to undergoing a ‘fit and proper’ assessment, and although there is no one-size-fits-all approach, in today’s episode, I’m going to talk about some of the most important practices and principles that can help you achieve success in the FinTech compliance Read more…