18
Sep
2023
Bank Holding Company Regulations and International Banks in Puerto Rico
Category: Bank Holding Company, International ...
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...
17
Sep
2023
Introduction to US Bank Holding Companies
Category: Bank Holding Company, Business Plann...
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...
17
Sep
2023
Common Functions of a Banking Core System
Category: International Bank License, Offshore...
In this post I’ll list the common functions of a banking core system. The intent is to give the reader some ideas and direction in selecting their core system. If you’re setting u...
31
Jul
2023
Timeline to Acquire and Build Out an International Bank in Puerto Rico
Category: Business Planning, International Ban...
In this post, I’ll review the timeline to acquire and build out a bank in Puerto Rico. The purpose of this post is to cover the steps to turn a small international bank into a prof...
17
Jul
2023
Best Offshore Bank License Jurisdiction 2023
Category: Bermuda, Business Planning, BVI, Dom...
In this 10 page post I‘ll discuss the best offshore bank license jurisdictions for 2023 and beyond. There have been big time changes to the industry in the last few years. I think...
15
Jul
2023
Banking Core System Review 2023
Category: Business Planning, International Ban...
In this 32 post, I’ll review the most popular banking core systems, with a focus on small and medium sized banks, especially startups. This will be a review of each system's capabi...
15
Jul
2023
The Future of Crypto Banking in 2023 and Beyond
Category: Blockchain, International Bank Licen...
In this post, I’ll look at the recent failures in the banking industry and then explain how moving crypto banking offshore and into international banks is the solution. I’ll conclu...
21
Jun
2023
International Banks in Puerto Rico with Fedwire
Category: International Bank License, Puerto R...
Puerto Rico serves as a hub for various financial institutions, including international banks that possess a Fedwire account. While there are numerous credit unions and local banks...
19
May
2023
The Internet and ChatGBT are Wrong About International Bank Licenses in Puerto Rico
Category: International Bank License, Offshore...
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...
16
May
2023
Risks of Bank Acquisition in Puerto Rico: Compliance, Loan Books, and Regulatory Pitfalls
Category: Business Planning, International Ban...
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...
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