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November 4, 2026

Starling Bank CEO to step down after just two years, reports say

London-based fintech has struggled to match growth of rivals Revolut and Monzo

Martin Coulter

2 min read

Starling Bank CEO Raman Bhatia is reportedly preparing to step down after just two years in the role, as the UK fintech grapples with slowing growth, regulatory troubles, and questions over its strategy.

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Martin Coulter

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