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Episode Synopsis
Revolut is betting big on AI agents to handle customer service, sales, and even fraud cases, but are people really ready to trust a chatbot with their money?Meanwhile, Curve’s £120m sale to Lloyds has turned into a messy showdown with investors threatening legal action, and Starling’s big rebrand has left customers and critics asking whether it’s bold… or a flop?In this September recap, Jonny and Jan dive into:Revolut’s new AI division and what it means for bankingKlarna’s IPO and the rise of the “Klarnauts”Curve’s shareholder drama and why Lloyds might back awayStarling’s rebrand: aubergine cards, “electric teal” and allThe latest UK & EU savings rate changes👉 If you enjoy these roundups, please follow Banking Without Borders, and leave us a rating to support the show.Connect with us (via LinkedIn) Jan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-watermann/ Jonny: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-pease Got a question or topic you want us to cover? Drop us a message at [email protected]
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