Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS 971. News: FCA and NVIDIA team up for AI sandbox, Starling unveils a smarter way to talk to your bank - and why is Revolut launching ATMs?
Jun 16, 2025
Monika Liikamaa, Co-CEO of Enfuce, Elliott Locke, CEO of Abroaden, and Dimitri Masin, CEO of Gradient Labs, dive into exciting developments in fintech. They discuss the UK FCA and NVIDIA's partnership for an AI sandbox, enabling safe experimentation with artificial intelligence. Starling Bank's new AI chatbot enhances customer interaction, while Enfuce’s collaboration with Octopus Energy launches an innovative EV charging card. They also explore Revolut's ATM debut in Spain and highlight the resilience of the Irish fintech sector.
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FCA’s AI Sandbox Boosts Innovation
- The FCA's AI sandbox offers a safe space for firms to test AI-driven fraud and scam prevention tools.
- Engaging regulators early can accelerate innovation and regulatory comfort with emerging AI solutions.
Regulation Accelerates AI Development
- Startups benefit greatly from regulator collaborations to understand compliance and governance.
- Such collaboration can unlock faster product development, especially in AI-driven fraud prevention.
Regulation Limits AI PFM Potential
- AI's potential in personal finance management (PFM) is vast but constrained by regulatory risk appetite.
- Firms cautiously differentiate between financial advice and guidance to avoid compliance risks.