872. News: Klarna sells Checkout, NatWest buys Sainsbury's Bank, and Revolut is worth how much!?

Jul 1, 2024

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Lucinda Guthrie

Guest

Dave Morris

Global Head of Technology at 11:FS and Head of Mergermarket talk about Klarna selling checkout, NatWest acquiring Sainsbury's Bank, anti-fraud product by banking app Charlie, and Revolut's $40 billion valuation. Discussions include challenges in the UK banking sector, combatting financial fraud with Speedbump for seniors, and Revolut's soaring valuation. The episode also covers physical bank branches, sports event sponsorships, and encourages audience engagement.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Klarna's Sale of Checkout Business and NatWest's Acquisitions

01:40 • 18min

Challenges and Consolidation in the UK Banking Sector

19:21 • 7min

Introduction of Anti-Fraud Feature 'Speedbump' by Fintech for Older People

26:49 • 2min

Combatting Financial Fraud with Speedbump for Seniors

28:23 • 5min

Revolut's Valuation Soars Amidst Digital Disruption

33:49 • 12min

Physical Bank Branches and Sports Event Sponsorships

45:31 • 7min

Join host David Barton-Grimley and some great guests as we discuss the biggest fintech and financial services news this week.

Topics covered include: Klarna sells Klarna Checkout, US supermarket Sainsbury's is selling most of its banking arm to NatWest, banking app for older people Charlie launches a new anti-fraud product, and Revolut is seeing a valuation of more than $40 billion.

This week's guests:

Dave Morris - Global Head of Technology at 11:FS
Lucinda Guthrie, Head of Mergermarket, part of ION Analytics
Mariela Hunter - A fractional COO

We cover the following stories from the fintech and financial services space:

Klarna to exit checkout business after finding conflict of interest with rivals Adyen and Stripe

NatWest to take on most of Sainsbury’s bank

Charlie, banking fintech for older people, wants to fight AI fraud

Revolut seeks valuation of more than $40bn in employee share sale

Chase is the first bank in all lower 48 states, what next?

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