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...
30
Aug
2023
Process for an IFE in Puerto Rico to Setup a Branch in Florida
Category: Business Planning, Puerto Rico, US B...
In this post, I will look at the process and requirements to set up a branch of an international bank from Puerto Rico is the US State of Florida.
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...
13
Jul
2023
Navigating Regulatory and Country Risk: Setting Up a Bank in Puerto Rico
Category: Business Planning, Puerto Rico
Establishing a bank in any part of the world requires a nuanced understanding of the specific country’s regulatory environment and associated risks. Puerto Rico, a U.S. terri...
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...
02
May
2023
US Banking License vs. Puerto Rico International Banking License
Category: International Bank License, Offshore...
In this post, I will compare and contrast US banking licenses with international banking licenses in Puerto Rico.
24
Apr
2023
New International Banking Regulations for Puerto Rico in 2024
Category: Business Plan, Business Planning, In...
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...