Thunes, the intelligent global payment network, has announced the appointment of Peter Cohen as its new Chief Compliance Officer, effective immediately. Peter will report to General Counsel Ruwan De Soyza within the Legal & Compliance Function and will drive Thunes’ dedication to maintaining top-tier compliance standards.
With over 20 years of experience in the payments industry, Peter brings deep expertise in regulatory and financial crime compliance. His proven ability to implement innovative compliance frameworks in global environments makes him a valuable addition to Thunes’ leadership team.
Thunes is a cutting-edge global payment platform, offering a seamless transfer of money worldwide. Its proprietary Direct Global Network enables real-time payments in over 130 countries and supports more than 80 currencies. The network connects directly to over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts globally, as well as 15 billion cards, via over 320 different payment methods, including GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay, and more. What sets Thunes apart is its expansive global reach, its in-house SmartX Treasury System, and the Fortress Compliance Platform, ensuring unparalleled speed, control, visibility, protection, and cost efficiency for members making real-time global payments. Thunes’ network serves major players such as Uber, Deliveroo, Grab, and WeChat, as well as MTOs, fintechs, PSPs, and banks. The company is headquartered in Singapore.