125 - Is There A Perfect FinTech Home?

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While there is no region that won’t present at least some challenges to FinTech leaders, there are several factors that are likely to predict the success or failure of a business. Tune in today to hear my advice on finding a home for your business! </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate if you could leave a review! My mission is to help and support as many FinTech startups as possible, and when you leave a positive review, more people can find this podcast and help their companies!</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">If you are on Apple, just </span><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/compliance-that-makes-sense/id1535160531"><strong>click here to review</strong></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and tell me what your favorite part of the podcast is. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Today's episode:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:39] The commonly-asked question that inspired today’s episode.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[01:26] Benefits of operating a FinTech in a country with an existing FinTech business ecosystem.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[01:50] Why there is no such thing as a perfect country to operate a FinTech.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[02:43] Factors that are good predictors of FinTech success in a particular region. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[05:40] Red flags to look out for when considering where to establish your FinTech.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[08:38] How to handle inevitable changes in the industry. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[10:01] Some noteworthy regulatory trends that I have become aware of. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[12:11] Examples of countries that are experiencing increased levels of regulatory friction. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[14:02] Ple