Sanctions Compliance: Regulators Set Their Sights on Fintechs
As regulators such as the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority have turned their attention to fintechs, sanctions compliance will remain a priority for the sector. Joseph Kamyar is joined by white collar defense and investigations counsel Jonathan Benson for a discussion on the current global sanctions landscape for fintechs, including keeping compliance systems in line with a fintech’s growth, challenges and areas of high risk, and recent notable enforcement actions.
The UK Fintech Investment Landscape
Susanne Chishti, founder and Chair of FINTECH Circle, joins Joseph Kamyar for this episode of “Fintech Focus” which takes listeners through current trends in the U.K. Fintech sector. In particular, we look at changes in investment levels, investors’ approach to deal terms and how changes to the UK listing regime may impact London’s appeal as a listing venue for Fintechs.
Growing a Workforce in a Regulated Environment
As growth-stage fintechs manage a rapidly increasing workforce, they are faced with onboarding senior-level hires within the scope of a complex regulatory environment in the U.K. On our latest “Fintech Focus” podcast, host Joseph Kamyar is joined by financial institutions regulatory partner Sebastian Barling and labor and employment counsel Damian Babic for a discussion on the full range of issues fintechs need to keep front of mind during all stages of the hiring process for senior positions.
What Does AI Safety Mean For Fintechs?
Fintech Focus host and European counsel Joseph Kamyar was joined by fellow fintech counsel Nicola Kerr-Shaw, a key senior member of our global Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice and authority on AI-related issues, for our latest podcast episode looking at AI safety in the fintech sector. The conversation covered the recently announced landmark agreement between the U.K. and U.S. governments on AI safety, how existing regulatory frameworks apply to AI technologies, key takeaways from the recently approved EU AI Act and safeguarding personal data, as well as a recent ruling that brought to light the importance of safeguards for corporate AI tools.
Are Regulators Dictating Fintech Deal Terms?
Skadden presents the inaugural episode of our podcast “Fintech Focus,” which will explore current trends, news and developments in the fintech space. European counsel and host Joseph Kamyar kicks off the series with colleague Azad Ali in the first of a two-part discussion focused on the extent to which regulators are dictating fintech investment terms. In this episode, the conversation delves into how regulators have shaped neobank fundraising over the last few years.