Swiss FinTech Klarpay Appoints New Deputy CEO And Chief Legal & Compliance Officer!

The FINMA-regulated EMI Klarpay was founded in 2021 by former BDSwiss executives with offices in Switzerland and Cyprus. It received CHF 3 million in financing in 2022 from the German-Cyptian Payabl Group of former Wirecard executives Ruediger Trautmann and Dietmar Knoechelmann. The company announced the appointment of Markus Emödi as the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer and Deputy CEO.
Markus Emoedi appointed as deputy CEO of Swiss fintech Klarpay

With over two decades of expertise in compliance and risk management in the financial realm, Markus Emödi has transitioned to Klarpay from CIC, France’s fourth-largest banking conglomerate, where he held the position of general counsel. Before this, he dedicated over a decade at Migros Bank in Switzerland, culminating his tenure there as the head of legal services and compliance.

His professional journey also features significant stints in compliance at banking powerhouses like Citibank and Credit Suisse. In his capacity at Klarpay, Emödi is entrusted with propelling the company’s operations and amplifying its growth path.

His mandate encompasses refining Klarpay‘s legal and compliance mechanisms. Klarpay acknowledges Emödi’s profound understanding of regulatory domains such as anti-money laundering (AML), securities law, asset management, and payment transactions, deeming him a “crucial addition” to their team.

Martynas Bieliauskas, Klarpay‘s CEO, emphasizes that Emödi’s legal and compliance acumen will be “pivotal in fortifying our company’s standing and aligning with our strategic vision.” Bieliauskas further notes, “Markus’s proficiency will bolster our unwavering dedication to delivering secure and adaptable payment solutions to our clientele.”

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