Block Infrastructure
is transforming the financial services industry by unlocking the power of one of the world’s most undervalued assets - data
Richard
Chief Executive Officer
An award-winning CEO with deep expertise in KYC, Risk, and Payments for FinTechs and Tier 1 Banks. Recognised by TECA (Tackling Economic Crime Awards) and the Financial Services Technology Awards, Richard combines a background in Analytical Science with a passion for emerging tech to build innovative solutions that reshape financial services
Josh
Chief Technology Officer
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A tech guru and seasoned software engineer with over 15 years of experience in financial technology. He specialises in Domain-Driven Design and platform engineering, leading high-performing teams to build scalable, robust systems. His technical expertise spans Azure, Kubernetes, .NET, DevOps, distributed systems, cryptography and Blockchain
Suhu
Chief Data Officer
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A visionary Chief Data Officer with extensive experience building scalable, high-performance data platforms for fintechs, challenger banks, and data providers. With a foundation in Computer Science and a passion for innovation, he specialises in transforming complex data into secure, interoperable systems that drive regulatory trust, growth, and exceptional user experiences.
Regulatory Partners
Block Infrastructure has adopted a compliance-first approach, engaging with regulators worldwide over the past 12 months and forming key partnerships with a select few - to whom we’re grateful for their time and support
Selected for the Digital Sandbox and FCA Innovation Pathway, we are collaborating with the FCA and the Bermuda Regulatory Authority to build a next-generation atomic cross-border payments corridor between the UK and Bermuda, leveraging our compliance solution, BlockPay, to enable atomic FX and real-time settlement
Block Infrastructure is working closely with the Information Commissioner’s Office innovation hub to ensure BlockID and BlockPay adhere to stringent data protection standards. Our frameworks are designed to enable secure, GDPR-compliant data sharing and incorporate privacy-by-design principles
As our first regulatory partner, Block Infrastructure has been working with the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority since early 2024. Throughout the development of BlockID and BlockPay, we’ve actively incorporated regulatory feedback from the IoM FSA at each stage of the product lifecycle to align with supervisory expectations
Block Infrastructure has been accepted into the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) Innovation Pathway and is working closely with the regulator to gain feedback which has been incorporated to ensure that our products are compliant for the local Guernsey market
The Isle of Man Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has been actively supporting the development of BlockID and BlockPay, with a focus on embedding 'FinTech for good' principles. Their collaboration ensures that both products incorporate data-driven crime prevention mechanisms and align with law enforcement priorities from inception