25 years
of experience
We have obtained
20+ Awards
Time in Mexico

Arturo Salvador Alvarado Betancourt

Senior Associate - Finance and Banking

Email aalvarado@bgbg.mx

Phone +52 (55) 2941 3951

Professional Experience
Education
Certifications
  • Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi & García, S.C., Senior Associate, from March 2025 to present.
  • Ibero-American University, Mexico City, Full Professor, since January 2026.
  • Legal Paradox, S.C., Senior Associate, February 2022–March 2025
  • Cuenca Tecnología Financiera, S.A. de C.V., Electronic Payment Fund Institution, Legal Specialist, December 2020–February 2022.
  • Bufete Jurídico Gratuito Social, A.C., civil and commercial litigation intern, January 2018–November 2020.
  • Notary Public Office No. 79 in Mexico City, Legal Assistant, July 2017–August 2017.

Arturo is an attorney specializing in financial law and FinTech regulation, with over 8 years of professional experience. His expertise includes obtaining registrations and authorizations for the provision of financial products and services, regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, and the legal structuring of business models related to AI, blockchain, and Web3, as well as the onboarding and operation of participants in the Card Payment Network. He has held in-house roles at one of the first authorized FinTech companies in Mexico and currently provides advisory services at bgbg on projects with a high regulatory component.

He has experience advising domestic and international clients in the private sector on regulatory compliance with financial authorities, audits, contract negotiation and drafting, and corporate governance, including the design of legal frameworks for operations and financing. He is certified in AML/CFT by the CNBV and the UIF, and actively participates as a speaker, instructor, and author on financial matters, FinTech, and blockchain in specialized forums and publications.

  • Bachelor of Laws, Universidad Panamericana, Mexico.

  • Master’s Degree in Financial Law Institutions, Universidad Panamericana, Mexico.

Relevant courses or certifications

  • PLD/FT Certification, 2021, issued by the National Banking and Securities Commission.
  • Certification in Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, 2022, issued by the Financial Intelligence Unit.
  • “Lending & Secured Finance Laws and Regulations”. Mexico. International Comparative Legal Guides. 2025.
  • “Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Regulation”. Mexico. Global Legal Insights. 2025.
  • “Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Regulation”. Mexico. Global Legal Insights. 2024.
  • “Blockchain,” Mexico. Chambers and Partners. 2023.
  • “Fintech.” Mexico. International Comparative Legal Guides. 2023.
  • “Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Regulation”. Mexico. Global Legal Insights. 2023.
  • “Fintech.” Mexico. International Comparative Legal Guides. 2022.
  • “Blockchain.” Mexico. The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides. 2022.