Tag: Starling Bank
Monzo AML fine signals scalable compliance era
In July 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) fined Monzo Bank £21m for serious anti-money laundering (AML) control failings, marking one of the most...
KYC360 workshop exposes key AML compliance mistakes
KYC360 is hosting an exclusive face-to-face workshop in the Cayman Islands, designed to examine some of the most high-profile anti-money laundering (AML) compliance failures...
Starling Bank buys Ember to integrate digital tax software
Starling Group, the parent of Starling Bank and Engine by Starling, has agreed to acquire Ember, a UK FinTech specialising in digital tax and...
From audit trails to accountability: how traceability transforms compliance
In today’s rapidly shifting regulatory landscape, firms are under mounting pressure to shift from reactive to proactive compliance. The days of treating compliance as a tick-box exercise are over. Increasingly, enforcement agencies demand that firms embed compliance into the fabric of operations—making traceability and connected controls central to staying ahead of risk and regulation.
Regulatory pressure intensifies for digital banks amid rising scrutiny
Amid the rapid evolution of banking, digital-first banks like Starling and Metro Bank are facing increased regulatory scrutiny, particularly around AML controls. According to Corlytics,...
Financial crime and conduct: Q3 enforcement highlights from Corlytics
Corlytics has released its regulatory enforcement data for Q3, showcasing a surge in regulatory actions, record fines, and a stronger emphasis on senior staff conduct.
Starling Bank unveils new in-app tool to tackle bank impersonation scams
Starling Bank, a leader in the UK's FinTech sector, has introduced a pioneering feature within its app to enhance security and customer confidence. Known for...
Starling Bank collaborates with Napier to bolster financial crime compliance
Starling Bank, a leading British digital challenger bank, has chosen Napier, a London-based intelligent compliance technology firm, as its preferred platform for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF). The partnership aims to enhance the bank's financial crime compliance.
UK Incumbent bank remain top of app download charts but challengers...
Key mobile banking download stats as of June 1st 2023:
• Revolut was the most downloaded mobile banking app in 2022 with 3.31m downloads
• Combined...
The top 10 most well-funded neobanks in the UK have attracted...
All eyes are on the banking sector after Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Signature Bank, First Republic Bank (FRC) and now Credit Suisse collapsed. There...










