Valentina Kristensen
Corporate Affairs Director at Oak North. Focuses on corporate communications and stakeholder engagement in the financial services sector.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 49min
975. News: Zopa join us to talk Biscuit - and are stablecoins the missing ingredient for SMEs?
This week, Conrad Ford, Merva Ferrero, and Valentina Christensen spotlight Zopa's new current account 'Biscuit,' which offers competitive interest rates and cashback. They dive into Coinbase's stablecoin service and its potential to revolutionize SME payments. The conversation highlights the increasing importance of financial inclusion initiatives, especially in emerging markets. Plus, there's a lighthearted debate on the best biscuits to enjoy while navigating the fintech landscape!
Mar 24, 2025 • 56min
947. News: After Dark - Klarna files to IPO, Revolut is becoming a proper bank, and the FCA says do more AI
Valentina Kristensen, Director of Corporate Affairs at OakNorth, brings her expertise to discuss Klarna's exciting move to file for an IPO in NYC, emphasizing their impressive turnaround with over £200 million in profit. Alexandra Rivas-Gale, VP of Product at Clearbank, shares insights on Revolut's evolution into a full-fledged bank and the challenges they face in acquiring a banking license. Nicolas Benady, CEO of Swan, highlights the FCA's push for improved AI adoption in UK banks, revealing the regulatory hurdles that are stifling innovation.
Nov 18, 2024 • 1h 8min
915. News: LATAM fintech is booming, Metrobank slapped with a hefty fine, and why Klarna chose NYC for its IPO
Miguel Armaza, co-founder at Gilgamesh Ventures and host of the Fintech Leaders Podcast, joins Valentina Kristensen, Corporate Affairs Director at OakNorth. They explore the thriving LATAM fintech scene, with Nubank hitting 100 million customers and Ualá securing new funding. Klarna's decision to IPO in the U.S. is dissected, alongside Metrobank's hefty fine for compliance failures. The importance of financial education for children, championed by GoHenry, rounds out the discussion, emphasizing the need for early money management skills.
