Fred Kahn is the founder of FinCrime Central, a platform dedicated to transforming how financial institutions approach compliance, AML/CFT, and risk management. With more than three decades of experience across banking, financial technology, and enterprise solution providers, Fred’s core strength lies in his ability to see the big picture—how disparate systems, teams, and processes intersect, overlap, and ultimately shape business outcomes.
Fred’s professional journey began in investment banking and led him through pivotal roles at both fast-growing fintech/regtech startups and established global firms. He spent six years as EMEA General Manager at Calypso (now Nasdaq) where he was instrumental in identifying major industry changes. Fred also held leadership positions as Head of South Europe at both Finastra and Fenergo. Fred also co-founded Salesmetry, a consultancy focused on aligning sales organizations with business strategy for long-term growth. Throughout his career, he has built, scaled, and led teams across Europe and beyond, always with an eye toward not just achieving targets but enabling sustainable success for both clients and his own organizations.
What sets Fred apart isn’t just technical expertise in AML, KYC, client lifecycle management, or capital markets; it’s his analytical, pragmatic approach to problem-solving. He is passionate about understanding the often-invisible connections between operating models, operational realities, technical and security constraints, and evolving regulatory landscapes. This holistic vision enables him to advise financial institutions on solutions that are not only effective but also scalable and cost-efficient, helping them operate with lower risk and greater automation.
As the driving force behind FinCrime Central, Fred recognized early on that no two financial institutions are exactly alike. Each has its own history, infrastructure, and unique set of compliance requirements. That’s why he created the industry’s first feature-based AML solution provider directory, a resource designed to help organizations navigate a complex landscape of tools and vendors with clarity and confidence. By highlighting the specific features and capabilities of each solution, the directory empowers compliance teams to identify options that truly fit their legacy systems, business priorities, and operational constraints, rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach.
Colleagues and clients know Fred for his natural empathy, calm under pressure, and genuine curiosity. Whether he’s mentoring a team, designing a go-to-market strategy, or engaging with the latest technologies, Fred brings a creative yet grounded perspective to every challenge.
Fred lives in Paris and works in both French and English. Outside of work, he enjoys practicing sports on at least a bi-daily basis and spending time with family and friends.
