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Starling Bank’s US Expansion Plans Could Include NY IPO
- Starling Bank, a British FinTech company, is considering listing on the U.S. markets to potentially reach a higher valuation than in the UK.
- The bank's CFO mentioned that the decision on where to list is not finalized and the company is not in a rush to go public.
- While listing in New York could boost Starling's valuation, the company's focus remains on expanding its business in the U.S.
- Starling recently expanded into the U.S. by making its technology available, with plans to provide cloud-native technology to mid-tier banks, community banks, and credit unions in the country.
Pymnts | 15 Jul, 2025

FCA Fines Monzo $28.5 Million for Accepting ‘Implausible’ Customer Info
- Monzo, a digital bank in the UK, was fined $28.5 million for deficient financial crime controls.
- The FCA found that Monzo failed to establish proper customer onboarding, risk assessment, and transaction monitoring.
- Despite improvements to financial crime controls, Monzo signed up over 34,000 high-risk customers after being required not to.
- Increased regulatory scrutiny on digital banking in the UK follows fines on Monzo's contemporaries, Starling Bank and Metro Bank.
Pymnts | 8 Jul, 2025

Starling Bank Explores ‘Range of Expansion Options’ in US
- Neobank Starling Bank from the UK is considering various expansion possibilities in the United States.
- It is reported that Starling is looking to acquire a nationally chartered bank on the East Coast with around $2 billion in assets to enhance its digital offerings.
- Starling established a U.S. presence earlier this year through its software division and is exploring options to showcase its technology in the American market.
- The move aligns with Starling Bank Group CEO Raman Bhatia's aim to compete in the North American market, following successful ventures in Europe and Australia.
Pymnts | 27 Jun, 2025

Starling Bank Launches AI Tool for Personal Spending Insights
- Starling Bank has launched a new feature, 'Spending Intelligence,' allowing customers to use AI to analyze their spending habits.
- Customers can ask questions about their spending, and the tool provides immediate analysis, a UK banking first.
- The tool is integrated within the Starling Bank app, enabling customers to interact with their financial data using natural language.
- According to Starling Bank's Chief Information Officer Harriet Rees, this feature empowers customers with knowledge to control their finances.
- Spending Intelligence works alongside the app's existing Spending tab, categorizing transactions into over 50 customizable groups.
- Users can type or speak questions within the app, receiving graphs and analysis showing their spending behavior over time.
- Prompts are tailored to individual spending patterns, like holiday spending for travellers or restaurant costs for diners.
- The feature is powered by Google's Gemini models and customers must opt in to use it.
- All data is secure within Starling's Google Cloud environment and not utilized for training AI models.
- Starling Bank has implemented AI in various areas, including cybersecurity, fraud detection, and customer support.
- The new tool signifies Starling Bank's commitment to enhancing user interaction with their finances.
- The feature showcases the bank's innovative approach to combining AI technology with personal finance management.
- The use of AI in the 'Spending Intelligence' tool sets Starling Bank apart in offering personalized spending insights to its customers.
Fintechnews | 16 Jun, 2025

Starling’s AI banking tool shows you how much you’re wasting on McDonald’s
- Starling Bank has launched an AI-powered tool that provides insights into users' spending habits, allowing them to track expenses at specific retailers like Amazon or fast food outlets such as McDonald’s.
- The tool, called enhanced search, is opt-in and allows users to ask questions about their spending habits, with personalized prompts based on individual spending patterns.
- Transactions are categorized into more than 50 customizable categories, making it easy for users to track spending with specific retailers over time or across different expense categories.
- Starling Bank's focus on enhancing user engagement with finances through innovative features like AI tools aligns with its position as a leading mobile-only digital bank in the UK, competing with other major players like Monzo and Revolut.
The Verge | 10 Jun, 2025

Starling pays out fivefold bonus sum despite FCA fine and Covid loan errors
- Starling Bank has paid out £24.6m in bonuses to its staff, almost five times more than the previous year, despite facing a regulatory fine and losses on Covid loans.
- The top-paid director, likely CEO Raman Bhatia, received a £600,000 bonus, bringing their total pay to £1.7m. Board members also received £5.4m in bonuses.
- The increase in bonuses follows a challenging year for Starling, marked by a £28m loss on Covid bounce back loans and a £29m fine from the Financial Conduct Authority for weak financial crime controls.
- The bonus scheme did not factor in the regulatory fine or loan losses, with the bank attributing it to handling legacy issues and recent staff performance.
Guardian | 2 Jun, 2025
Starling’s profits drop 25% as bank takes blame for Covid loan losses
- Digital bank Starling's annual profits dropped by 25% due to weak controls leading to £28m of Covid loans losses for which it will not seek government guarantees.
- This follows a £29m fine for lax financial crime controls and controversies over handling of the government-backed bounce back loan scheme.
- Starling admitted that loans were granted without proper checks, leading to potential taxpayer losses and decreased profits.
- Despite challenges, Starling significantly increased its client base through offering Covid loans to new clients, distributing £1.6bn in BBLs by March 2021.
Guardian | 28 May, 2025
Starling Bank’s Profits Dip Due to COVID and Crime Control Issues
- Neobank Starling expanded its customer base to 4.6 million accounts and increased deposits to a record 12.1 billion pounds.
- Despite the growth, Starling's profit before tax fell by nearly 26% to 223 million pounds due to one-off costs related to COVID-era support program loans and financial crime prevention measures.
- Starling faced criticism for issuing loans that did not comply with guarantee requirements, leading to losses to fraudsters and a financial penalty of 29 million pounds by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority.
- The neobank aims for safe growth after implementing enhanced financial crime prevention measures following the regulatory scrutiny and penalties, amid an industry-wide focus on data security and money laundering protections.
Pymnts | 28 May, 2025

Goldman-backed Starling Bank reports 26% drop in annual profit as it flags Covid loan fraud issue
- Starling Bank reported a 26% drop in annual profit, attributing it to Covid-era loan fraud issues and a regulatory fine for financial crime failings.
- The bank's profit before tax for the year ending March 31, 2025, was £223.4 million, down nearly 26% from the previous year.
- Revenue increased to £714 million, up 5% from the previous year, but growth slowed compared to the previous fiscal year.
- Starling Bank identified issues with the Bounce Back Loan Scheme and voluntarily removed government guarantees on certain loans. It also faced a £29 million fine from the Financial Conduct Authority.
CNBC | 28 May, 2025

How to split the bill without causing long-term divisions
- Income disparity in friendships can lead to conflicts, with studies showing financial incompatibility and lost friendships due to money issues.
- When splitting bills among friends, it's crucial to discuss upfront how costs will be shared to avoid misunderstandings and inequities.
- Unequal spending over time can strain friendships, especially among students facing financial constraints.
- Using bill-splitting apps like Splitwise can simplify tracking and settling expenses among group members.
- Apps such as Splid and tricount offer convenient ways to manage shared expenses and minimize conflicts.
- Some banks provide bill-splitting services within their apps, like Monzo's Split feature and Starling Bank's Split the Bill function.
- Apps like Revolut and digital banks such as Kroo also enable customers to split bills and manage shared expenses easily.
- Transparent conversations, budgeting, and utilizing payment apps can help maintain healthy financial dynamics in friendships.
- Open communication and utilizing technology can reduce financial friction and prevent long-term divisions over money matters.
- Discussing financial expectations early on and using digital tools can foster financial harmony and prevent conflicts in friendships.
Guardian | 21 Apr, 2025
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