Too often, the word “compliance” inspires a collective groan among financial services providers.

It’s viewed as a barrier to growth, an unnecessary point of friction. Many legacy financial institutions have massive compliance operations, and in the past they have insisted that smaller businesses incorporate similarly overhead-heavy compliance functions.

In the era of strong fintech companies, however, standing up a nimble and efficient compliance operation isn’t just possible; it can be a critical enabler of growth.

In our August issue, learn four ways to transform compliance into a competitive advantage.

Happy reading,
The Plaid Team

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