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You’re playing by the rules while others get a free pass.
When banks and businesses are investing millions in AML and compliance, some governments are pushing for more cash and less transparency—making it easier to move untraceable money and hide ownership.
This is a dangerous game.
But you can also benefit from it - if you know how to play this game.
Read this article for more information: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/one-step-forward-two-steps-back-the-global-between-cash-soltesz-i7zrf
When banks and businesses are investing millions in AML and compliance, some governments are pushing for more cash and less transparency—making it easier to move untraceable money and hide ownership.
This is a dangerous game.
But you can also benefit from it - if you know how to play this game.
Read this article for more information: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/one-step-forward-two-steps-back-the-global-between-cash-soltesz-i7zrf
Have you heard about Rose Island?
A fake country with fake money which is built on dreams, not structure.
I keep hearing about new coins - all of them are shiny, hyped, and useless from day one.
No structure. No control. No purpose. Just a symbol pretending to be money.
Well, the history repeats itself - only this time, it’s digital.
Let’s learn from it before millions are wasted on the same mistake online.
Read my article below for the full story: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/coin-without-purpose-why-money-needs-real-structure-viktoria-soltesz-fmhef
A fake country with fake money which is built on dreams, not structure.
I keep hearing about new coins - all of them are shiny, hyped, and useless from day one.
No structure. No control. No purpose. Just a symbol pretending to be money.
Well, the history repeats itself - only this time, it’s digital.
Let’s learn from it before millions are wasted on the same mistake online.
Read my article below for the full story: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/coin-without-purpose-why-money-needs-real-structure-viktoria-soltesz-fmhef
A Coin Without Purpose: Why Money Needs Real Structure
The Illusion of Sovereignty In 1968, Giorgio Rosa, an Italian engineer, built a concrete platform outside Italian territorial waters and declared i...
If you hear about OFAC’s new 10-year recordkeeping rule today, it’s already too late and you are in risk.
Starting 21 March 2025, anyone subject to U.S. sanctions laws—including non-U.S. firms. If your business touches U.S. dollars, U.S. infrastructure, U.S.-owned entities, or sanctioned jurisdictions in any way, this rule applies to you. This includes companies using U.S. correspondent banks, international payment processors, or outsourced compliance providers, too.
The implications go far beyond compliance. Payment structures, data retention policies, vendor agreements, and internal documentation systems must all adapt—immediately.
EU companies face an added risk.
Under GDPR and AML regulations, personal data collected for AML purposes generally must be deleted after five years unless there’s a specific legal obligation to keep it longer. That’s where the problem starts. OFAC has acknowledged this tension but won’t accept it as an excuse for non-compliance.
There is no transition period. No exemptions. No grace window.
Is your business ready?
Read my article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ofac-trap-most-companies-fail-10-year-record-rule-now-soltesz-19a5f
Starting 21 March 2025, anyone subject to U.S. sanctions laws—including non-U.S. firms. If your business touches U.S. dollars, U.S. infrastructure, U.S.-owned entities, or sanctioned jurisdictions in any way, this rule applies to you. This includes companies using U.S. correspondent banks, international payment processors, or outsourced compliance providers, too.
The implications go far beyond compliance. Payment structures, data retention policies, vendor agreements, and internal documentation systems must all adapt—immediately.
EU companies face an added risk.
Under GDPR and AML regulations, personal data collected for AML purposes generally must be deleted after five years unless there’s a specific legal obligation to keep it longer. That’s where the problem starts. OFAC has acknowledged this tension but won’t accept it as an excuse for non-compliance.
There is no transition period. No exemptions. No grace window.
Is your business ready?
Read my article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ofac-trap-most-companies-fail-10-year-record-rule-now-soltesz-19a5f
The OFAC Trap Most Companies Will Fail: The 10-Year Record Rule Is Now Law
OFAC’s new 10-year recordkeeping requirement is one of those silent regulatory changes that will quietly catch out hundreds of companies that simpl...
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Master C.
Jan 8, 2023
We are looking for the best of the best from our members to join our Premier Master Enabler Program. Focusing right now on International Expansion and New Market Entry professionals for Europe, Latin America, and the USA. Interested in learning more message Master Connector here or email - masterenabler@fintechconnector.com
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Master C.
Aug 9, 2022
Meet our FinTech Connector Switzerland Cruise sponsors on September 9th in Zurich.
Lloyd's & Partners (VIP Gold Sponsor) and VISA Europe (Premier Sponsor).
We want to thank Lucas T. Landolt (Lloyd's & Partners), Adrian Burgi (Lloyd's & Partners) and Santosh Ritter (VISA) for your support and we look forward to meeting you in Zurich.
There is still time to RSVP for our premier event of the year - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fintech-connector-switzerland-networking-lunch-cruise-vip-dinner-registration-239437362597
Thank you Fabian Lehner for organizing this event for our FinTech Connector members and partners.
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Lloyd's & Partners (VIP Gold Sponsor) and VISA Europe (Premier Sponsor).
We want to thank Lucas T. Landolt (Lloyd's & Partners), Adrian Burgi (Lloyd's & Partners) and Santosh Ritter (VISA) for your support and we look forward to meeting you in Zurich.
There is still time to RSVP for our premier event of the year - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fintech-connector-switzerland-networking-lunch-cruise-vip-dinner-registration-239437362597
Thank you Fabian Lehner for organizing this event for our FinTech Connector members and partners.
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Master C.
Jun 17, 2022
As the global economic environment is shifting, now more than ever partnering with the right organizations to increase business opportunities, focus on revenue growth, and drive innovation is critically important.
We can help you on your fintech and innovation journey.
Click on the link to learn more and let's jump on a call to discuss your business objective - https://www.fintechconnector.com/organizations
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We can help you on your fintech and innovation journey.
Click on the link to learn more and let's jump on a call to discuss your business objective - https://www.fintechconnector.com/organizations
#FinTechConnector #Innovation #Partnerships #BusinessDevelopment
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Stephen W.
Mar 18, 2022
See our recent WealthTech 2022 report for a range of viewpoints and thinking on the main trends for WealthTech in 2021/2022.
https://www.thewealthmosaic.com/vendors/the-wealth-mosaic/news/wealthtech-2022-is-live/
This is one of an expanding number of reports we've created at The Wealth Mosaic on technology in wealth management. Next up is our second ESG report, then our second Blockchain & DLT report, then our first US RIA WealthTech report.
https://www.thewealthmosaic.com/vendors/the-wealth-mosaic/news/wealthtech-2022-is-live/
This is one of an expanding number of reports we've created at The Wealth Mosaic on technology in wealth management. Next up is our second ESG report, then our second Blockchain & DLT report, then our first US RIA WealthTech report.
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Angel L.
Jan 11, 2023
I wrote an article that highlights the opportunities and challenges of digital transformation in banking and covers points on having a well-thought-out plan, organizational culture, and how to get started with partners that have done it already.
Click to read the article - https://www.fintechconnector.com/blog-actual/2023/1/9/innovating-banks-start-with-a-digital-transformation-plan
Sharing with our Financial Service Automators - Vikas Bansal Erik Gillet Darrell Wright Luisa Franco Batu Sat Simon Weifenbach Les Riedl Andy Lin Jenna Chamra Craig Schwartz Robert Lacoursière Michael Montecuollo Jonathan Blessing Christin Nagel Shweta Mahajan Michael Young Martina Rousseau Ridham Modi Trena Blair Jen Gonzalez Carlos M. Mendes
Click to read the article - https://www.fintechconnector.com/blog-actual/2023/1/9/innovating-banks-start-with-a-digital-transformation-plan
Sharing with our Financial Service Automators - Vikas Bansal Erik Gillet Darrell Wright Luisa Franco Batu Sat Simon Weifenbach Les Riedl Andy Lin Jenna Chamra Craig Schwartz Robert Lacoursière Michael Montecuollo Jonathan Blessing Christin Nagel Shweta Mahajan Michael Young Martina Rousseau Ridham Modi Trena Blair Jen Gonzalez Carlos M. Mendes
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Luisa F.
Mar 7, 2024
Hello Fintech Connector Community! I have a bank client looking for fintechs that are interested in bank sponsorship. If you're in the market for a bank sponsor, please message me.
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Angel L.
Apr 17, 2022
Another powerful report from FIS on global payments. This is a 156-report that gives you global payments trends, key insights, and other important ecosystem information.
The payments space continues to evolve with super apps, CBDCs, embedded finance, evolution of real-time payments, banking the unbanked, and more...
Check out the report and use it as a reference guide for what's happening and what's coming in payments.
I want to thank Ahmed Refaie Abdo from DSRPTD in the UAE for sharing it with me.
What are your thoughts? Steven Wasserman, Mario Cohen, Jaroslaw Sarwa, Angel Lorente, Carlos M. Mendes , Fabian Lehner , Elena Kozhemyakina , Jaroslaw Sarwa , Adam Ull , Sefa Bicer , Shafique Ibrahim
#fintechconnector #fintech #financialservices #innovation #payments #CBDC #cryptocurrency
The payments space continues to evolve with super apps, CBDCs, embedded finance, evolution of real-time payments, banking the unbanked, and more...
Check out the report and use it as a reference guide for what's happening and what's coming in payments.
I want to thank Ahmed Refaie Abdo from DSRPTD in the UAE for sharing it with me.
What are your thoughts? Steven Wasserman, Mario Cohen, Jaroslaw Sarwa, Angel Lorente, Carlos M. Mendes , Fabian Lehner , Elena Kozhemyakina , Jaroslaw Sarwa , Adam Ull , Sefa Bicer , Shafique Ibrahim
#fintechconnector #fintech #financialservices #innovation #payments #CBDC #cryptocurrency
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Master C.
Oct 5, 2022
Great seeing our Mexico Community Partner Sofia Gamboa on El Financiero Factor Fintec speaking with Sergio Loredo about fintech in Mexico.
Watch the interview here - https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/video/tv/factor-fintech/2022/10/01/entrevista-con-sofia-gamboa-de-fintech-connector-por-sergio-loredo-factor-fintec-4-t4/
NOTE: The interview is in Spanish.
Watch the interview here - https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/video/tv/factor-fintech/2022/10/01/entrevista-con-sofia-gamboa-de-fintech-connector-por-sergio-loredo-factor-fintec-4-t4/
NOTE: The interview is in Spanish.
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Master C.
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SWITZERLAND IS CALLING ALL FINTECH CONNECTOR MEMBERS...
Join us in Zurich in September for a networking lunch cruise around Lake Zurich.
RSVP today and meet members from over 10+ countries in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Here is the link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fintech-connector-switzerland-networking-lunch-cruise-vip-dinner-registration-239437362597
#FinTechConnector #Community #Zurich #Events
Join us in Zurich in September for a networking lunch cruise around Lake Zurich.
RSVP today and meet members from over 10+ countries in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Here is the link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fintech-connector-switzerland-networking-lunch-cruise-vip-dinner-registration-239437362597
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Angel L.
Nov 11, 2022
Great to see how we have come a long way since our Meet Ups at Hurley's in NYC to now travelling the world to connect people, opportunities, and capital. Looking forward to our 2023 FinTech Connector events being announced shortly.
Hope to have many of our members joining us on our Innovation Days, Cruises, and VIP Member Dinners.
Thanks to our Community Partners Fabian Lehner Jaroslaw Sarwa Elena Kozhemyakina Shmuel Ben Tovim Mario Cohen Narayanan Ganapathy Meriem Yacoubi Varsenia Stoyanova Aleksandra Ossowska Alfonso Ballesteros Ryohei Uetani Sofia Gamboa Vikas Bansal Shaul Lifshitz
Hope to have many of our members joining us on our Innovation Days, Cruises, and VIP Member Dinners.
Thanks to our Community Partners Fabian Lehner Jaroslaw Sarwa Elena Kozhemyakina Shmuel Ben Tovim Mario Cohen Narayanan Ganapathy Meriem Yacoubi Varsenia Stoyanova Aleksandra Ossowska Alfonso Ballesteros Ryohei Uetani Sofia Gamboa Vikas Bansal Shaul Lifshitz
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