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Why Every Compliance Should Think Like an Entrepreneur
“How can we get business to listen to compliance?” This is the most common question I’ve heard at every compliance conference I’ve attended over the past decade. It signifies a persistent and ongoing tension between business functions and the compliance, risk, and legal teams. The simple answer is, “just build relationships.” However, saying that is like telling a sad person to “just be happy.” It oversimplifies complex dynamics. Building relationships is far more complex tha
Razin Nizar
Oct 3112 min read


How I Became Head of Compliance for 3 Regulated Fintechs With Just 6 Years of Experience
Credit: Pokemon Theme Song I became the Head of Compliance for major, highly regulated fintech companies in APAC under Sea Group...
Razin Nizar
May 615 min read


For the Last Time: Compliance and Legal Are Not the Same
Credits: NamuWiki, Resonate, and RadioTimes.com One of the biggest and most common mistakes companies make is thinking compliance and...
Razin Nizar
Mar 59 min read


Is Your DAO Legally Protected? Why the Marshall Islands Could Be the Best Jurisdiction for You
I. Introduction “DAOs are revolutionizing how communities build together—but is your DAO built to last in the real world?” Why Your DAO...
Razin Nizar
Feb 1914 min read


Redefining Compliance: From Cost to Competitive Advantage
Credit: People.com (Wicked Interview Meme) In the financial world, I’ve heard the phrase “Compliance is a cost” almost as often as ...
Razin Nizar
Jan 279 min read


So, You’re Launching a Security Token: A Guide for Startups
By Nicolai Lunde , Razin Nizar and Sanad Karkar In the dynamic world of Web3 , security tokens are redefining how startups raise...
Razin Nizar
Dec 11, 202414 min read


Learning from Telecom: Why Financial Institutions Can’t Afford to Miss the Stablecoin Revolution
By Razin Nizar (Associate - AICB, ACRC, ACAML, CAML) and Sanad Karkar, JD In the world of telecommunications, few moments were as...
Razin Nizar
Nov 7, 202410 min read


What Video Games Can Teach Us About Navigating the World of Cryptocurrency Regulation
By Razin Nizar (Associate - AICB, ACRC, ACAML, CAML) and Sanad Karkar, JD In the 1990s and early 2000s, we witnessed the explosive...
Razin Nizar
Oct 22, 20247 min read
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