Regulatory · Neobank · 2024

Starling Bank FCA fine for lax AML controls

Starling Bank issued enforcement fine affecting Financial Conduct Authority on October 2, 2024.

Primary
Starling Bank
Counterparty
Financial Conduct Authority
Amount
$39M
Structure
enforcement fine
Date
October 2, 2024
Sub-sector
Neobank

FCA enforcement against neobank for inadequate AML/sanctions screening and account-opening controls signals tightening regulatory scrutiny of fintech compliance infrastructure.

Primary company
Starling Bank
Amount
$39M
Event date
October 2, 2024
Sub-sector
Neobank
HQ
Structure
enforcement fine
Source published
October 3, 2024
Publisher
Fortune

Source: fortune.com