

882. News: Revolut secures UK banking licence, Plum raises over £16m, and how CrowdStrike paralysed banking.
Jul 29, 2024
This week, Anthony Thomson, Co-Founder of Archie, and Abhishek Choudhari, VP of Product at Plum, dive into exciting fintech developments. They discuss Revolut's pivotal UK banking license win after years of waiting and explore Plum's impressive £16 million fundraising. The talk also touches on the impact of a cybersecurity incident by CrowdStrike, revealing risks for traditional banks. With Monzo’s new pension product and innovative investments, this conversation is packed with insights on how fintech is reshaping finance and banking.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Fintech Futures: Revolut's Banking Breakthrough
01:44 • 12min
Navigating FinTech: Growth and Investment Challenges
13:24 • 12min
Plum's Remarkable Funding Journey
24:58 • 2min
Empowering Investors: Plum's Journey to Series B
26:52 • 9min
Fintech, Cybersecurity, and Modernization Challenges
35:30 • 16min
Wrap-Up and Engagement in Financial News
51:56 • 2min