947. News: After Dark - Klarna files to IPO, Revolut is becoming a proper bank, and the FCA says do more AI

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About this episode:

Our expert hosts David M. Brear and Ross Gallagher present Fintech Insider News live from Village Underground in London, along with some great guests to discuss the biggest fintech and financial services news this week.

Stories covered on the podcast this week include:

Klarna has filed to IPO in New York City, Revolut is hiring more than 100 people as they look to become a proper bank, and The FCA wants banks do more AI.

This week's guests:

• Valentina Kristensen - Corporate Affairs, OakNorth
• Alexandra Rivas-Gale - VP of Product, Clearbank
• Nicolas Benady - CEO, Swan

Timestamps/stories

Intro - (00:00)

Klarna files for a potentially Blockbuster IPO - (07:25)

Revolut goes on hiring spree to prep mobilization for UK banking - (21:35)

FCA seeks regulatory clarity over lacklustre AI adoption by UK banks - (38:14)

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