Digital assets are evolving at breakneck speed. It’s a fascinating space for governance professionals - but not the easiest to break into. In my experience talking to candidates, for those moving from a major i-bank or large hedge funds, the key question is always: What kind of outfit are they and how stable is the business model? AML, Sanctions & Financial Crime Risk: The Next Frontier The Wolfsberg Group has just released guidance on banking services for fiat-backed stablec

Lately I’ve been keeping an eye on some pretty big shifts in the compliance world: 1. Goldman pushing for delayed reporting on massive bond trades (transparency vs. liquidity - big debate). 2. The UK’s FCA calling out smaller brokers for weak insider-trading controls (too many “informal” policies). 3. In the US, the SEC is rewriting the playbook on crypto - custody, trading, even transfer agents on blockchain. For me, it’s a reminder that compliance isn’t just about ticking b