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  Alan S.

  Mar 25, 2025

  🚀 FinOptim AI – your AI-powered business valuation & insights tool
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  — Instant valuations, deeper insights
  
  — Model growth, plan scenarios, de-risk decisions
  
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  Built by a CFO for real world outcomes
  
  🌐 www.finoptimai.com (coming soon!)
  If you're building or backing smart AI business tools, I’m always open to connecting, learning, and exploring ways to collaborate.
  Lets connect!
  
  
  
  
  #AI #Fintech #BusinessValuation #SaaS #Xero #StartupTools #CFO #Growth

  

  

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  Viktoria S.

  Mar 22, 2025

  Stablecoins Are Breaking the Correspondent Banking System
  Mesh raised $82 million without using a single bank—no SWIFT, no delays, no intermediaries. Just instant settlement through a stablecoin.
  
  Meanwhile, most businesses are stuck between broken banking systems and unregulated stablecoin options—risking frozen funds, failed payments, and months of profit wiped out without warning.
  
  The real problem isn’t the tools. It’s the lack of planning.
  Most companies have no strategy for how money moves, which leads to operational chaos, high fees, and account closures they didn’t see coming.
  
  You can’t fix this with assumptions or blindly following an advice from a forum. You need a proper payment and banking setup—because getting it wrong won’t just cost you money, it can cost you the business.
  
  Read my article for more information.
  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/fintechs-stablecoins-breaking-correspondent-banking-system-soltesz-9lilf/

  

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  Viktoria S.

  Mar 22, 2025

  Stablecoins Are Breaking the Correspondent Banking System
  Mesh raised $82 million without using a single bank—no SWIFT, no delays, no intermediaries. Just instant settlement through a stablecoin.
  
  Meanwhile, most businesses are stuck between broken banking systems and unregulated stablecoin options—risking frozen funds, failed payments, and months of profit wiped out without warning.
  
  The real problem isn’t the tools. It’s the lack of planning.
  Most companies have no strategy for how money moves, which leads to operational chaos, high fees, and account closures they didn’t see coming.
  
  You can’t fix this with assumptions or blindly following an advice from a forum. You need a proper payment and banking setup—because getting it wrong won’t just cost you money, it can cost you the business.
  
  Read my article for more information.
  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/fintechs-stablecoins-breaking-correspondent-banking-system-soltesz-9lilf/

  

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  Viktoria S.

  Mar 22, 2025

  Stablecoins Are Breaking the Correspondent Banking System
  Mesh raised $82 million without using a single bank—no SWIFT, no delays, no intermediaries. Just instant settlement through a stablecoin.
  
  Meanwhile, most businesses are stuck between broken banking systems and unregulated stablecoin options—risking frozen funds, failed payments, and months of profit wiped out without warning.
  
  The real problem isn’t the tools. It’s the lack of planning.
  Most companies have no strategy for how money moves, which leads to operational chaos, high fees, and account closures they didn’t see coming.
  
  You can’t fix this with assumptions or blindly following an advice from a forum. You need a proper payment and banking setup—because getting it wrong won’t just cost you money, it can cost you the business.
  
  Read my article for more information.
  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/fintechs-stablecoins-breaking-correspondent-banking-system-soltesz-9lilf/

  

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  Viktoria S.

  Mar 20, 2025

  The Money Laundering Webinar
  
  Viktoria Soltesz, Founder of The Soltesz Institute hosted an exclusive discussion with financial crime expert Kenneth Rijock, revealing the real-world methods criminals use to move illicit funds through banks and payment providers.
  
  Money launderers don’t use fake IDs or stolen cards—they use real businesses, legal structures, and bank accounts to clean dirty money.
  Most banks assume high-risk jurisdictions are the problem, but the real threats hide in plain sight, blending seamlessly into legitimate transactions. Payment processors are an easy target because money moves too fast for outdated compliance methods to catch.
  
  One mistake can get your accounts frozen, your business shut down, and land you in serious legal trouble.
  
  Learn More Kenneth Rijock’s upcoming seminar at The Soltesz Institute will provide an inside look at modern laundering tactics, the weak spots criminals exploit, and how financial institutions can defend against them.
  
  Watch the full webinar at The Soltesz Institute: https://solteszinstitute.com/course/the-special-money-laundering-problems-of-payment-processors

  

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  Robert P.

  Mar 18, 2025

  Posting to introduce myself and my fintech Company. APPROVE is an embedded platform for equipment finance. APPROVE is used by equipment sellers (manufacturers and distributors) so that their customers can finance the purchase of equipment from them. We have partnered with the nation's (USA) top equipment finance direct lenders and we have over 900 equipment sellers using our platform. I look forward to connecting with potential lenders, partners, platforms or others who could add value to the APPROVE ecosystem and equipment finance. For more information, visit our site at https://www.approvepayments.com

  

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  Viktoria S.

  Mar 15, 2025

  Visa’s New VAMP Rules Will Cost You—Here’s Why You Should Be Worried
  Visa is charging merchants per transaction for fraud and chargebacks.
  
  Visa is tightening its grip, and businesses that don’t take action now will pay for it—literally. Visa is no longer just flagging high-risk merchants—it is charging them per transaction.
  
  If a customer disputes a charge, even fraudulently, it counts against you. If your dispute rate crosses Visa’s limits, you pay penalties on every transaction, and winning a chargeback later won’t refund the fines.
  
  Acquirers won’t take the risk and will start cutting off high-risk businesses. This is not just a cost issue—it’s a threat to your entire business.
  
  Read my article for more information: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/visas-new-vamp-rules-cost-youheres-why-you-should-worried-soltesz-euhdf

  

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  Viktoria S.

  Mar 13, 2025

  Hungary’s Cash Protection Law: Economic Stability or Financial Risk?
  
  Hungary is amending its constitution to guarantee the right to pay in cash. While positioned as a move to protect consumer choice, it raises concerns for businesses, banks, and the country’s financial stability.
  
  Cash increases operational costs, weakens financial transparency, and complicates compliance with global banking regulations. It could also impact Hungary’s trade relationships and currency stability.
  
  Read my article for more: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hungarys-cash-protection-law-economic-stability-risk-viktoria-soltesz-6xzdf/?trackingId=V4g5T%2B2nsff8peqZv0pWbA%3D%3D

  

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  Arpan D.

  Mar 11, 2025

  Plaid is revolutionizing payments for US businesses by enabling seamless, low-cost transactions. With direct bank connections, companies cut intermediaries, lower fees, and accelerate cash flow. Built-in encryption ensures secure payments, enhancing efficiency. This shift optimizes workflows, saves money, and drives growth. Let’s discuss how Plaid can transform your payments—happy to connect!
  
  👉 Learn more - https://www.fintegrationfs.com/post/how-plaid-is-lowering-payment-costs-for-us-businesses
  
  #Fintech #Payments #CostOptimization #Plaid #Innovation #BusinessGrowth
  

  

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  Hani O.

  Mar 10, 2025

  What's your experience of attracting investors?
  
  Securing funding for an early-stage startup in Sweden has its challenges. I
  I'm sharing my experience with the hope of inspiring other women to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams and contribute to the vibrant Fintech ecosystem in Sweden!
  
  Let's connect and share our experiences!
  Read th article: : https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/navigating-investment-landscape-female-fintech-founders-hani-omidi-srnaf/