A common expectation of first-time MLROs and Heads of Compliance is that their CEO will be their boss. In this episode, I debunk this myth so you, as a new MLRO or Head of Compliance, can enter your new role with your eyes wide open to what your relationship with Read more…
I realized that many influential business leaders whom I like, respect, and learn from, support or show serious curiosity towards a number of “conspiracy” theories, and it got me thinking… I don’t care that much about who killed Kennedy, 9/11 theories, or aliens, but I am very curious about theories Read more…
In this episode, I explore some common conspiracy theories that I have come across in the world of business and finance. I personally find this topic a fascinating one, and I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. If you found value in Read more…
I’d like to share with you ideas on how the banking crisis of 2008/2009 is different from the crisis of 2022/2023 and why I believe that the differences in priorities for compliance and risk management may have played a huge role in these developments. Andrew Ross Sorkin, a financial journalist Read more…
Inspired by Andrew Ross Sorkin’s insights on the topic, in this episode, I explore the differences between the financial crises of 2008 and 2023 and share my thoughts on which one was the most egregious. If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could Read more…
More and more of my students and clients begin to manage compliance as a revenue center and they find this approach to be helpful. If you have not yet considered this approach within your company, here are the most important reasons to try: The majority of the compliance officers admit Read more…
A few weeks ago, two major events took place in the FinTech world; Worldcoin was launched and Curve was hacked. The fact that these events happened so close to one another has raised many important questions about the future of centralized versus decentralized structures. Tune in today to hear details Read more…
When you finish a course and say “I’m proud I did it and I’m glad it’s over” – it’s a red flag. Why? Because it’s a likely sign you are not actually applying your new skills and maybe you are not getting the professional results you were hoping to achieve. Read more…
Discomfort is the key to growth! Too many professional education courses don’t give people the skills to truly accelerate their careers. In this episode, I discuss the reasons why and provide an overview of the structure of my FinTech Compliance Professional Certification Program so that you have a better understanding Read more…
If you’ve been listening to this show for a while, you’ll know that I don’t approve of traditional compliance education. So, I decided to create my very own FinTech compliance certification program, and I am very excited to announce that it is going to be launching on September 1st! The Read more…