The Puerto Rico international banking law was amended on February 16, 2024. This article will cover all of the important changes to the IFE law. The purpose of this post is to expl...
In this post I’ll review the US bank holding company rules and explain how to avoid them as an international bank licensed in the US territory of Puerto Rico. The last thing a star...
In the financial ecosystem, various entities work in harmony to keep the flow of money, investments, and transactions running smoothly. One such crucial entity is the “Bank H...
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...
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.
This post is a description of Mexico's non-banking financial institutions: Sociedades Financieras de Objeto Múltiple (SOFOMs), Sociedades Financieras de Objeto Limitado (SOFOLs), a...
In this article, I will look at the Mexican SOFOM, the preeminent financial services company structure in Mexico. There are two versions, regulated and unregulated. I suggest you s...
In this article, I’ll consider using a Swiss trust as a bank holding company. The Swiss trust company is the most popular holding entity for offshore banks, all be it a very expens...