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Today Yana is going to share the pros and cons and different approaches to buying an already established FinTech company versus starting a new one and applying for your own license. Yana is in the middle of a project that actually involved both, so she feels she has a unique view on comparing the results and efforts. Listen as Yana describes the main advantage and disadvantage of buying a licensed company, plus so much more on this Compliance That Makes Sense episode. 

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Today's episode:

• [00:34] Hello, everybody!
• [01:50] The first advantage of buying a licensed company is that you can continue operating the business.
• [02:46] Yana shares the major disadvantage of buying a licensed company.
• [04:01] Can you explain what happens when you buy a business/company?
• [05:48] Yana speaks about an acquisition scenario.
• [08:00] You may not always know what they include in the scope when you buy in a different country.
• [09:51] Another important change you need to discuss the purchase with your bank.
• [11:50] Yana speaks about how the change in control is getting approved by the regulators.
• [13:01] There is almost always a need to submit a new regulatory plan with one important exemption.
• [16:14] Yana shares some examples of what she has been discussing around purchasing financial institutions.
• [20:01] Yana discusses the last argument or idea she would like to share.
• [22:48] Thank you for listening!

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Why should global FinTechs have a licensed European entity? Listen as Yana discusses why she believes FinTechs should consider having a European license and a European-based entity. Europe is a very large market and has a relatively high GDP per capita, which translates into higher disposable income and higher spending power. The European regulatory approach is one of the most FinTech friendly regimes globally. Yana talks about why this is beneficial, plus so much more on this Compliance That Makes Sense episode. 

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Today's episode:

• [00:34] Hello, everybody!
• [00:48] I am recording this on my terrace in Costa Rica, so if you hear animal sounds, you will know why.
• [02:08] Yana shares why having a European license is a good idea.
• [02:38] European regulatory approach is one of the most Crypto friendly and FinTech friendly regimes globally.
• [05:17] The biggest friction point for FinTechs is how to ramp on or ramp off services.
• [07:43] If local payment solutions are important for you, you need to solve this by being licensed in Europe.
• [08:13] Yana believes that if your service relies on payment with credit cards, you need to be licensed in Europe.
• [11:02] Thank you for listening!

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In this episode, Yana will talk about what is safe to say and what isn't safe to say about FinTech financial services, marketing, PR, communications, and its relation to compliance. Yana also discusses how to make or not make market predictions or how to avoid talking in a way that you look like you are offering personalized investment advice, plus so much more on this Compliance That Makes Sense episode. 

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Today's episode:

• [00:34] Hello, everybody!
• [01:24] Yana discusses how or how not to make market predictions.
• [04:02] Yana shares what is safe to say around public information.
• [06:06] Another mistake is when companies make self-composed rankings and top lists.
• [08:30] Yana speaks about some things you should never say or talk about.
• [10:41] Yana discusses what makes your services less stable, predictable, and reliable.
• [12:00] It is a bad idea to make statements or actions to align your pricing with someone else.
• [14:06] Thank you for listening!

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Today, Yana is making predictions for 2021; she is focusing on FinTech. Compliance, how we view risks, and what may or may not happen in the next year. Yana discusses which FinTech services and which type of services will grow and attract customers, and also how new businesses and new business models have brought together a new class of people she calls the affluent segment. Yana also talks about the decentralized finance segment plus so much more on this Compliance That Makes Sense episode. 

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Today's episode:

• [00:34] Hello, everybody!
• [01:03] Yana speaks about how much people trust governments.
• [01:41] Many new businesses and business models have been created.
• [03:26] Yana feels that this new segment of people will grow this year.
• [04:25] The decentralized finance segment will be the next regulatory target.
• [06:45] Another prediction is based on the fact that many governments are printing money and pouring money into new businesses and startups.
• [08:10] Yana believes that the most backward and convoluted finance area continues to be asset management and private banking.
• [10:17] Trade financing, corporate treasury services, and cross border commercial payments.
• [12:42] Yana now speaks about retail and consumer-focused services.
• [14:26] Yana feels that more and more FinTech's will include crypto as a payment option.
• [15:52] Thank you for listening!

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Brexit happened, and the UK is no longer a part of the EU, which means passporting and mutual acceptance of financial services need to be revised. Listen as Yana talks about what we know about the movement of goods and services, what needs to be documented and formalized, and if financial institutions on the other side meet the standard of domestic legislation. Yana discusses what we have to watch regarding a decision on regulations that will impact the FinTech industry, plus so much more on this Compliance That Makes Sense episode. 

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Today's episode:

• [00:34] Hello, everybody!
• [01:19] Yana discusses Brexit and how the UK is no longer a part of the EU.
• [03:52] Yana speaks about the links and references she will provide for this episode.
• [04:32] Yana talks about the decision regarding GDPR.
• [06:14] Yana shares some interesting facts regarding FinTech space.
• [08:40] Yana feels entities don't have to establish branches on the other side of the channel.
• [09:56] Hope this was helpful. Bye for now!

Show links:

• Compliance That Makes Sense Information - click here to see if this is the right fit
• EBA informs customers of UK financial institutions about the end of the Brexit transition period
• HM Treasury equivalence decisions for the EEA States
• The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

Are you ready to discuss Ripple versus the Securities and Exchange Commission? Yana uses Ripple as a starting point to analyze what it means for various token issuers in terms of how they position themselves, how the SEC views them, and what's possible in this space. Listen as Yana speaks about the lawsuit the SEC filed against the Ripple Company, the SEC's view of Bitcoin and Ethereum not being securities, why Ripple XRP is a security, and three things to think about if you are planning to sell tokens to the U.S. plus so much more on this episode of Compliance That Makes Sense. 

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Today's episode:

• [00:34] Hello, everybody!
• [01:39] Yana shares the lawsuit the SEC filed against the Ripple company.
• [02:58] What makes Ripple XRP a security?
• [04:18] Yana speaks about the story of the lawsuit and why she finds it so fascinating.
• [07:26] Yana believes this case is totally American because the European Market wouldn't look at it in the same way.
• [10:27] The market value of the XRP token doesn't correlate with Ripple's corporate results.
• [12:50] Yana says that the SEC is trying to interpret certain statements made by Ripple executives.
• [14:20] Yana shares an example of when she believes the SEC was very lenient and imposed tiny fines.
• [18:01] Yana talks about an example of how not to behave with the SEC.
• [20:25] Yana discusses three lessons in terms of what to think about when planning to distribute your tokens in the U.S.
• [22:56] The most important lesson is don't fight with the authorities and play nicely.
• [23:28] Thank you for listening!

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• Compliance That Makes Sense Information - click here to see if this is the right fit

Are you ready for an epic episode? Yana will summarize her vision for FinTech compliance, how it should be billed, how it could be optimized, and what it should look like. Yana shares her top three examples of where FinTech companies lose money, time, resources, and energy in compliance and compliance requirements because she believes this is completely unnecessary and completely avoidable, plus so much more on this episode of Compliance That Makes Sense. 

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Today's episode:

• [00:34] Hello, my friends!
• [01:24] Yana believes that a lot of money, time, resources, funds, and energy are being wasted in compliance and compliance requirements.
• [01:54] Listen as Yana shares where FinTech companies lose a lot of money.
• [03:03] Another example is when they have a project that requires other people's approval.
• [04:32] A third example is poor preparation and bad management of regulatory inspections and external audit outcomes.
• [06:27] If it's not money, knowledge, or more people or resources, what are the strategies that you need to know to make your compliance scalable?
• [07:05] The first success factor is to manage long term FinTech projects as lean and agile technology projects.
• [10:19] One of the most important components is VIP level user experience.
• [12:32] Video verification is where you lose most of the people.
• [14:46] Yana discusses the 'Just in Time' process is another area she believes there are many opportunities for improvement.
• [17:39] Documenting your processes in advance is a way to streamline the process.
• [18:16] The last thing Yana wants to talk about is that you need to have the right cooks in the kitchen.
• [20:13] Yana has never seen a FinTech company fail or go bankrupt from compliance.
• [23:31] Thank you for listening!

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Yana discusses a topic today that is a little technical, but still a question she gets asked all the time. Listen, as Yana spends a little time talking about the difference between issuing banks and acquiring banks or issuers and acquirers roles as it applies to the card industry. Issuer is a  financial institution that gives the consumer a card, while acquirers are services that are merchant focused. Yana hits on things you should know about these two services, plus much more on this Compliance That Makes Sense episode. 

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Today's episode:

• [00:34] Hello, my friends, welcome back!
• [01:19] Yana shares the difference between issuing and acquiring and what they do.
• [03:14] Yana speaks about how acquirers are services that are merchant focused.
• [05:02] Yana discusses some important things to understand about the setup of the card industry.
• [07:43] Every time a merchant gets paid, there is a fee that the card issuer and others receive.
• [09:09] There is a major disparity between issuers and acquirers; one does things for free because they have less risk while the other charges fees because they have more risk.
• [11:27] Yana shares an example of how the card industry tries to rebalance and shift responsibility for potential losses.
• [14:01] Listen as Yana gives some scenarios of what could be in place and the variations' requirements.
• [16:28] Yana highlights the fact that everything she mentioned in this episode is related to the card industry and Fiat funds.
• [18:04] Thank you for listening!

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"2021 will be a year where professions that have been information-based will shift." Today, Yana is discussing why she believes that the compliance function is an implementation function instead of just a providing information function. Yana argues that compliance has changed over the years, and since information is everywhere, it's not as powerful as it once was. Yana shares that for her compliance is giving the available options, the pros and cons of each alternative, and what she recommends they do. Listen as she gives examples, thoughts, and insights into why she believes the function of compliance has changed, plus much more on this Compliance That Makes Sense episode. 

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Today's episode:

• [00:34] Hello, my friends, and Happy New Year!
• [02:01] Yana says that information is everywhere and doesn't believe that more information means more power.
• [03:30] Yana gives some examples of what she is talking about.
• [05:03] Yana speaks about a book she read recently called The Price of Panic.
• [08:10] The book brings up examples of how expert opinion can be dangerous.
• [09:39] Yana illustrates the implications of different conflicts or organizational drama that exists.
• [12:24] Yana feels that 2021 will be a year where professions that have been information based will shift.
• [14:24] The goal will be to finish a project without breaking any laws successfully.
• [15:56] Thank you for listening!

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Did you bring your sense of humor with you today? Listen, as Yana shares a special episode with you on how knowing compliance can be extremely useful when it comes to dating sites and investigating the people's businesses looking to date you. A good compliance officer, if they are good and if they have done their job, should be able to produce a coherent story or narrative of the company and be able to identify what is missing and what is consistent, plus much more on this Compliance That Makes Sense episode. 

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Today's episode:

• [00:33] Hello, everyone!
• [01:02] Yana shares a story about her friend and a dating site she was on.
• [03:38] Yana says that you should see a story and a sequence of events that make sense to you when you are doing a compliance investigation.
• [06:05] There has to be a coherent story and why they want your compliance service.
• [06:45] Listen as Yana shares what happened to her recently.
• [08:16] The information the compliance gathered was paralyzing the partnership's whole analysis and wasn't relevant.
• [09:40] It's very easy to find negative information on a person or business without knowing the facts.
• [11:16] They should be able to identify what is missing and what is consistent.
• [13:25] Thank you for listening!

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• Follow Yana on Instagram and check out our new training calendar for the latest workshops and trainings.