Navigating Fintech Growth: Compliance, Partnerships, and the Regulatory Landscape with FS Vector's Trevor Tanifum

In this episode of the FinWise EYE ON: podcast, hosted by Sarah Grotta, Deputy Chief Fintech Officer at FinWise Bank, the focus is on the current environment for innovative fintechs in the U.S. Sarah is joined by Trevor Tanifum from FS Vector, a firm that helps fintechs with compliance and becoming ‘bank ready.’   Trevor explains the three practice groups within FS Vector: advisory, licensing, and advocacy. The discussion covers the day-to-day activities of advising fintechs, the intricacies of partnering with banks, and the importance of presenting a well-prepared compliance framework to avoid risks.   They also delve into the regulatory environment in Washington, touching on the impact of administrative changes on policy and enforcement. The podcast wraps up with insights on topics like the rising interest in stablecoins, the challenges of launching fintech products, the competitive banking partnership landscape, and the implications of current data privacy and access regulations.