Tag: Starling

Regulators raise the bar: is your AML stack ready?

Regulated businesses are under mounting pressure to prove that AML compliance is continuous, evidenced and proportionate to risk. Regulators worldwide, including the FCA and...

Why KYC remediation is becoming critical for banks

KYC remediation has become an increasingly important operational priority for banks as regulators intensify scrutiny of AML and KYC controls. At its core, remediation...

Napier AI marks 10 years in AML innovation

Napier AI is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of innovation and growth in the fight against financial crime. What began as a...

Starling teams up with Arsenal for financial literacy push

Starling Bank has announced a multi-year agreement with Arsenal, becoming the club’s Official Retail Banking Partner.

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...

Compliance costs mount for small financial firms

Smaller financial institutions are facing mounting structural challenges in meeting anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, despite being held to the same regulatory standards as their...

Starling bolsters leadership with appointments in compliance, legal and people functions

Starling Group, the digital bank known for its customer-centric offerings, has announced the appointment of four new executives to its leadership team. According to...

Round Treasury raises €1.9m in pre-seed round

Round Treasury, a versatile all-in-one banking and treasury platform, has recently closed a €1.9m pre-seed funding round.

Starling Bank slapped with £29m fine for weak financial crime defenses

The FCA has imposed a hefty £28.96m fine on Starling Bank for what it described as "shockingly lax" financial crime controls.

PwC, Engine by Starling forge strategic alliance for digital banking advancement

PwC and Engine by Starling, a SaaS subsidiary of Starling Bank, a leading UK digital bank, have announced a strategic alliance. This alliance is set...

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