As of December 2019, there are two international banks for sale in the US territory of Puerto Rico. If you’re planning on setting up an offshore bank in 2020, you should take a har...
In this post, I’ll look at the best cities in Mexico to set up a financial services or fintech business. After 20+ years of doing business in Mexico, here are my thoughts on the mo...
In this post, I’ll look at an AI-generated article about setting up an international bank in Puerto Rico and explain where it is wrong. The bottom line is that most of the informat...
In this post, I’ll consider the risks of buying an existing bank. All of these issues must be considered before buying a bank in Puerto Rico or elsewhere. The primary risk areas wh...
In this post, I will look at the proposed changes to Puerto Rico's international banking law, Act 273. I expect these changes to be approved for 2024 and to improve the island's in...
In this article, I look at the reasons several banks have been closed in Puerto Rico over the last couple of years. The regulations and requirements to operate in Puerto Rico have ...
This article looks at the process to start a bank in the United States under a state charter. It goes into great detail on the process, capital required, capital ratios, and the FD...
Crypto Valley, Switzerland: The Ultimate Destination for Fintech, Financial Services, and Crypto Businesses. I'm a big fan of Crypto Valley, Switzerland (the Canton of Zug). In thi...
Leveraging Aged Swiss Trust Companies for Financial Services, Crypto, Blockchain, and AI Ventures in Switzerland. In this post, I look at using aged Swiss Trust companies as holdin...
I expect Bermuda to become the next great international banking hub starting in 2024. Here's what you need to know about starting an international bank in Bermuda in 2024.