FS Vector Office Hours: How to Achieve a Successful Compliance Audit
Gemma Caglioti
Gemma leads recruiting and talent placement for FS Vector clients and internal roles, covering full-time hires, fractional and interim staffing, and operations support. Her expertise lies in talent acquisition, candidate sourcing, and relationship management, which she uses to support the advisory and advocacy functions. Dedicated to delivering the right candidates for each client, Gemma takes […]
Roundup: June 6 – July 7, 2023
Sanctions Watch Roundup: June 6 – July 7, 2023 July 12, 2023 Bottom Line Up Front Sanctions against Russia are likely to accelerate in the wake of the Wagner Group’s drive on Moscow given the internal “cracks” within the Russian system that the Administration alleges. China remains a focus of both the Administration and Congress, […]
American Fintech Council (AFC) Joins Forces with FS Vector to Promote Responsible Innovation and Regulatory Modernization
Roundup: May 16 – May 30, 2023
Sanctions Watch Roundup: May 16 – May 30, 2023 May 31, 2023 Bottom Line Up Front The G7 meeting highlighted efforts to increase pressure on Russia while attempting to bring members into alignment with respect to China policy. Congressional focus with respect to China continues with activity likely to increase around the National Defense Authorization […]
Roundup: April 22 – May 16, 2023
Sanctions Watch Roundup: April 22 – May 16, 2023 May 16, 2023 Bottom Line Up Front The most significant action that the Administration has taken over the reporting period is working to establish G-7 sanctions coordination and monitoring activity, and expand Russia sanctions. Additionally, the large fines for egregious violations of sanctions may be indicative […]
Sarah Elliott
Sarah is an independent director and the Chair of the Audit Committee for the board of Anchorage Digital Bank NA, the first federally chartered digital asset bank. From inception in 2019 until acquisition by Walmart and Ribbit Capital in 2022, Sarah was the General Counsel (GC), Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), and Corporate Secretary at ONE, […]
Roundup: March 23 – April 17, 2023
Sanctions Watch Roundup: March 23 – April 17, 2023 April 17, 2023 Bottom Line Up Front There has been a discernible shift from a focus on Russia sanctions to a focus on China-related sanctions, particularly as they pertain to fentanyl production and trafficking. Significant Actions – Biden Administration China The Biden Administration has been particularly […]
Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: How Fintechs Can Turn Compliance Into a Competitive Edge
Chris Sidler and Ethan Singleton
Roundup: February 22 – March 22, 2023
Sanctions Watch Roundup: February 22 – March 22, 2023 March 23, 2023 Bottom Line Up Front The first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine saw a dramatic quantitative and qualitative expansion in sanctions against Russia. At the same time, Congress increased its focus on China through a series of committee legislative markups in the House […]