Working with fintech and financial services firms on oversight, regulatory engagement, and strategic execution.
Working with fintech and financial services firms on oversight, regulatory engagement, and strategic execution.
Saaly Temirkanov is an independent director and strategic advisor to financial services and fintech businesses.
He brings over a decade of experience operating across regulated environments in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and emerging markets.
Support at board and senior leadership level.
Working closely with founders and executive teams to provide oversight, challenge, and guidance across strategic and operational matters. Involvement typically includes governance, regulatory positioning, and key decision-making during periods of growth or change.
Practical support navigating complex regulatory environments.
Experience across EMI, VASP, and other financial services licensing, including engagement with regulators, structuring applications, and building the frameworks required to operate. Focused on moving from concept to approval in a structured and efficient way.
Establishing the relationships required to operate.
Supporting the setup of banking infrastructure, PSP integrations, and payment flows across multiple jurisdictions. This includes identifying the right partners, structuring relationships, and ensuring operational readiness.
Supporting entry into new markets from a practical standpoint.
Assessing feasibility, structuring local presence, and supporting the initial setup required to operate. Focused on execution rather than strategy alone, ensuring that businesses are able to launch and run effectively.
Supporting businesses during critical moments.
Involvement in specific initiatives such as restructuring, regulatory challenges, new product launches, or entering new regulatory regimes. Typically short-term, high-impact engagement where experience and judgement are required.
Strengthening internal frameworks and controls.
Providing senior-level input on governance structures, compliance frameworks, and regulatory readiness, particularly for businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions or preparing for licensing.