Stockholm, 23 December 2024 | Safello, the leading cryptocurrency exchange in the Nordics, appoints Tara Abdi as its new Chief Compliance Officer (CCO).

Tara, a qualified lawyer, brings extensive experience in legal and regulatory compliance. She has held several key roles in the financial sector, including Head of Compliance Financial Crime at Länsförsäkringar and corporate counsel at Avanza Bank. With a background as an insurance lawyer, AML specialist, and regulatory strategist, Tara possesses a unique ability to combine legal expertise with commercial acumen.

"Cryptocurrencies hold immense potential to reshape the financial landscape. I am thrilled to join Safello's experienced team, particularly at such an exciting time, and to contribute my knowledge to strengthen and further develop the company's compliance efforts. I look forward to ensuring that compliance remains a cornerstone of Safello's operations while upholding the fundamental principles of freedom and innovation in the crypto industry," says Tara Abdi.

"I am proud to welcome Tara Abdi as Chief Compliance Officer at Safello. As one of Sweden's foremost experts in AML and with substantial experience in regulated environments within the banking and financial sectors, Tara will further enhance our position as best in class for regulatory compliance in digital asset trading. This key appointment equips us to navigate the ever-evolving regulatory landscape proactively while maintaining a strong focus on our growing business," says Emelie Moritz, CEO of Safello.

Tara Abdi will assume her role as Chief Compliance Officer at Safello on 10 February 2025.

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For more information, please contact
Christian Ploog, press@safello.com

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Amudova AB is Safello's certified adviser.

Safello is the leading cryptocurrency exchange in the Nordics, with over 384,000 users. The company is empowering financial independence by making crypto accessible to everyone. Safello offers a secure way to buy, sell and store crypto in seamless transactions at industry-leading speeds. Operating in Sweden, Safello has been registered as a financial institution with Finansinspektionen (Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority) since 2013 and is listed at Nasdaq First North Growth Market since 2021. For more information visit www.safello.com.