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Oct 2024
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907. News: The BBC attacks Revolut, bank...

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About this episode

Join hosts Laura Watkins and Dave Morris, along with some great guests, as we discuss the biggest fintech and financial services news this week.


Topics covered include: A BBC investigation found that Revolut has been named in more fraud reports than any major UK bank; two different banks from both sides of the pond have received heavy fines; UK fintechs continue to have an overall positive effect on the country; J.P. Morgan plans to enter Kenya and Ivory Coast this year and expand its footprint in Africa; and we pay tribute to Steve O’Hear.


This week's guests:

  • Inna Lyubashevskaya - Chief Customer Officer at Sumsub 
  • Kimberley Abbott - Founder and CEO Vested Impact


Stories covered on the show:

I lost £165k to fraud in an hour’ - customers say they were let down by Revolut

TD Bank fined $3bn after money laundering guilty pleas

‘Woeful’ systems and staff incentive schemes land TSB with £10.9 million penalty

UK fintechs have an overall positive effect on the country - Innovate Finance

Jamie Dimon charts JPMorgan expansion plan into Africa

Pockit to buy Monese

In memory of Steve O’Hear


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