About
Ken Achenbach advises banks, trust companies, payment processors, and other financial services and technology companies on strategic initiatives, including product development, Banking-as-a-Service arrangements, credit/payment platforms, digital asset custody, and emerging technology. He helps clients navigate regulatory frameworks, procure licenses or charters, and respond to regulatory inquiries. He also represents individual officers, directors, and stakeholders facing regulatory scrutiny and serves as independent counsel to boards and audit/special committees.
Practice areas
Mergers and AcquisitionsOperational Risk AllocationBanking-as-a-ServiceTreasury ManagementDepository ServicesCredit PlatformsPayment PlatformsDigital Asset CustodyDeFi/Web3 SolutionsRegulatory ComplianceFinancial Institution LicensingFinancial Institution CharteringRegulatory Inquiry ResponseIndependent Counsel to Boards
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Expertise
Regulated Financial ServicesM&A and Operational Risk AllocationBanking-as-a-ServiceTreasury ManagementDepository ServicesCredit and Payment PlatformsDigital Asset CustodyDeFi/Web3 SolutionsRegulatory ComplianceFinancial Institution Licensing and CharteringRegulatory Inquiry ResponseIndependent Counsel to Boards