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Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · 13h

Fintech Banking Requirements: The Regulator vs Bank Dilemma: www.browngeek.net/fintech-bank... #fintech #startup #Governance #Banking #HongKong

Fintech Banking Requirements: The Regulator vs Bank Dilemma

Fintechs and startups face a classic dilemma: regulators expect banking arrangements before approving MSO licences, but banks won’t open accounts without licences. Here’s how to navigate it.

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Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · 5d

October job-hunting reflections. Rejections, senior people transitioning, consultancy blockages, and some honest wins. Also asking myself if I should give myself permission to slow down before year-end.
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#CareerTransition #JobHunting #Consultancy #WorkLifeBalance

October: Job Hunt, Identity, and Balance

October was meant to be about job hunting. It turned into a month of questioning what I’m building, who I want to work with, and giving myself permission to slow down.

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Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · 7d

Trying something new as I'm not working, signed up for adult swimming classes. #swimming #learning

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Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · 11d

Let's not kid ourselves, what you know doesn't matter, its who you know. That is how you get the work. I go into more details here: www.browngeek.net/building-con...

#networking #connections #carreertips #business

Building Connections: Professional Networking Tips

Discover why who you know matters more than what you know. Learn practical networking strategies to build trust, create opportunities and grow your career or business

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Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · 13d

I'm a luddite Gen X dad who trying to learn new skills like how to use Canva. It's quite hard for me, I'm on YT looking at tutorials. My kids are laughing at me, saying dad, it's so easy to use! I'm clearly getting old, and pretty sure I did that to my parents as well. #dad #genx #CanvaPro #luddite

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Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · 14d

Why is it so hard to open a business bank account in Hong Kong? I've summarised here: www.browngeek.net/bank-account...
Seems to be a mix of regulatory burden, profit logic and the track record trap. What are your experiences?
#HongKong #banks #SmallBusiness #solopreneur

Bank Account Opening in HK: Obstacles Small Businesses Face

Why opening a business bank account in Hong Kong is harder than it should be. Explore the regulatory burden, profit logic, and track record trap holding back small businesses.

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Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · 15d

Sleep is very important, but one night I was up at 3AM on my phone, I got caught up in the anticipation trap. Read about it here: www.browngeek.net/anticipation...

#sleep #anticipation #reflections #scrolling #insomnia

The Anticipation Trap: Why I Can't Sleep After Publishing

Published a blog post late at night and couldn’t stop checking analytics? Here’s why the anticipation trap ruins your sleep and a simple rule to fix it.

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Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · 18d

My blog now has double digit subscribers. I know it doesn't sound like a lot, but for me it's HUGE. If you like what I am writing about please do subscribe. I aim to keep writing consistently.

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#blog #reflections

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Reflections on law, work, and life. From a lawyer trying to figure out what's next

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Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · 19d

Curious. Solopreneurs, startups and small business owners, what are your 3 biggest pain points? #smallbusiness #sme #solopreneur #startup

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Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · 21d

Why do deals really get delayed? The boring stuff.
The 3 most common corporate governance mistakes I’ve seen in 20+ years of law and how they can halt deals.
It includes a simple 4Cs framework for to stay compliant.
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#CorporateGovernance #Law

Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · 24d

Love this advertisement display at Wanchai MTR station #hongkong #hklife #transport #masstransit

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Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · 25d

Yesterday dinner conversation with my 7 year olds. Son: "are we our brain or is our brain us?" Daughter: "Are we even real?" When did kids become so philosophical? #kids #philosophy

Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · 26d

I still have to function today, deal with parent duties etc. It's going to be a long day. I will go to bed early and ensure I get my 8 hours today.

Going forward I WON'T publish blog posts at night.

I guess key is mistake made, lesson learnt, try not to repeat it.
#mentalhealth #sleep

Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · 26d

I then spent the night looking at analytics to see who would read it and how well it would do. Let's be real, my blog is new, not many people are going to read it, and I know that. But regardless the anticipation was there. #mentalhealth #sleep

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Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · 26d

I broke all my rules last night, on the computer past 9pm, woke up at 2am and on the phone until 5am. Result, only really slept for 3 hours. I know sleep is so important so why did I do it? I decided to write a blog post and published it last night. #mentalhealth #sleep

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Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · 26d

Congratulations and good luck! I have two as well. Double the fun, triple the work.

Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · 27d

My routine got totally out of sync this week, but its all good.
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#routines #balance #mentalhealth

When Routines Break: The Discipline of Adapting

Life rarely follows a perfect routine. Real consistency is about adapting when things change — and staying grounded anyway.

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Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · 28d

Mid Autumn staycation time! #hongkong #staycation

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Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · 29d

First time to Tai Hang Dragon Dance festival with the kids! We saw the baby dragon, then it got too much for them, but proud they did it this year. #HongKong #hklife #MidAutumn

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Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · 29d

Workout fasted or not? Based on my performance today, not fast. This morning was a GRIND. #workout #gymlife

Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · Oct 5

Getting ready for Tron Ares. Watching Tron on a lazy Sunday afternoon with the boy. #tron #chillsunday

Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · Oct 4

Sunrise = early morning workout #hongkong #sunrise #workout

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Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · Oct 3

New Wellcome opening in Taikoo Shing! #hongkong #taikooshing

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Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · Oct 3

Controversial take, Pacific Coffee americano actually tastes decent. Has my palette changed over the years or has their coffee gotten better? #hongkong #coffee

Rupen Shah @browngeek.net · Oct 2

Planning a trip? Many HK cards charge ~1.95% on overseas spend. A few don’t — here’s my breakdown of the best travel cards with no FX fees:
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#TravelFinance
#HongKong
#ExpatLife
#CreditCards

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