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July 3, 2026

  • UK challenger bank Starling plans to cut over 100 jobs as part of an automation and efficiency drive. ( finextra )

June 24, 2026

  • Starling Bank launches a new AI-powered feature to detect romance scams, investment fraud, and deepfake phishing attempts. ( starlingbank , finextra )

June 23, 2026

  • Starling Group appointed Colin Bell as the new Chair of its boards, effective 1 July 2026, subject to regulatory approval. ( starlingbank )

June 11, 2026

  • Starling Group priced its debut £150m Tier 2 bond, the first rated public debt sale by a European neobank, amid strong oversubscription from international investors. ( starlingbank )

May 21, 2026

  • Starling Group reported its fifth consecutive year of profitability in FY26 results, citing deeper customer relationships and continued global growth. ( starlingbank , finextra )

May 20, 2026

  • Adyen and Starling Bank have partnered to launch Tap to Pay capabilities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. ( finextra )

May 8, 2026

  • Starling Bank Group Chief Risk Officer Keith Algie discusses the bank's risk management strategies and internal operations. ( finextra )

March 24, 2026

  • Starling Bank has appointed a new chief risk officer to its executive team. ( finextra )

March 23, 2026

  • Starling names Keith Algie as its new Group Chief Risk Officer, subject to regulatory approval. ( starlingbank )

March 20, 2026

March 18, 2026

  • Starling Bank chair David Sproul has announced he will step down from his position in 2026. ( finextra )

March 17, 2026

  • Starling announces Chair David Sproul will step down later in 2026 after five years leading the company. ( starlingbank )
  • Starling Bank launches a free, HMRC-recognised 'Making Tax Digital for Income Tax' tool for sole traders and landlords. ( starlingbank , finextra )

March 4, 2026

  • NatWest has appointed Adeel Hyder, formerly of Starling Bank, to lead its business banking division. ( finextra )

February 23, 2026

  • Engine by Starling, the SaaS subsidiary of Starling Bank, has signed New Zealand-based mutual SBS Bank to provide its core banking platform. ( finextra )

February 19, 2026

  • Former Starling Bank co-founder and CEO John Mountain has joined the savings platform Stoa. ( finextra )

February 4, 2026

  • Starling Bank has launched a cash ISA and revamped its Easy Saver product. ( finextra )

January 21, 2026

  • The UK Government has appointed Starling Bank's CIO and Lloyds Banking Group's AI chief as AI Champions to drive artificial intelligence adoption in the financial sector. ( finextra )

January 8, 2026

  • Starling Bank has launched the LastDigitWidget, a new tool designed to assist customers with saving money. ( finextra )

December 17, 2025

  • Starling is embarking on a hiring spree as its SaaS unit, Engine, moves to a new headquarters. ( finextra )

December 11, 2025

  • Starling Bank has launched a new financial tool called 'let's talk money'. ( finextra )

November 11, 2025

  • Starling Bank has partnered with Small Business Britain to launch initiatives aimed at supporting and boosting female entrepreneurship across the UK. ( finextra )

November 10, 2025

  • Starling Bank partners with Small Business Britain to support and boost female entrepreneurship. ( starlingbank )

November 7, 2025

  • Monzo has reportedly achieved the highest customer satisfaction among UK banks, outperforming competitors such as Chase, Nationwide, and Starling, according to a YouGov survey. ( finextra )

November 6, 2025

  • Starling Bank is enhancing its business banking services in anticipation of new digital tax regulations from HMRC. ( finextra )

November 5, 2025

  • Starling expands its business banking capabilities with new tax features ahead of HMRC's 'Making Tax Digital' rollout. ( starlingbank )
  • Starling Bank's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, Engine, has secured its largest deal to date with Canada's Tangerine Bank, a digital-only subsidiary of Scotiabank. ( finextra )

October 28, 2025

  • Starling Bank has launched a new AI-powered tool aimed at enhancing its capabilities for monitoring and detecting scams. ( finextra )

October 27, 2025

  • Starling Bank launches a UK-first AI-powered tool designed to combat scams. ( starlingbank )

September 18, 2025

  • Starling Bank and Arsenal launch a new partnership featuring a financial literacy campaign. ( starlingbank )

September 16, 2025

  • Starling Bank has introduced a refreshed visual identity along with new money management tools for its users. ( finextra )

September 15, 2025

  • Starling Bank is set to invest $50 million to launch its banking-as-a-service platform, Engine, in the Americas, appointing Jody Bhagat to lead this strategic expansion. ( finextra )

August 19, 2025

  • Starling Bank agrees to acquire Ember to add digital tax and accounting tools for its small business customers. ( starlingbank , finextra )

July 31, 2025

  • A revaluation of Starling Bank has led to a positive impact on the share performance of Chrysalis. ( finextra )

July 22, 2025

  • A co-founder of Monzo and Starling Bank has made an investment in UK fintech startup Monet. ( finextra )

July 15, 2025

  • Starling Bank is reportedly considering expansion into the US market, potentially including a listing on the New York Stock Exchange. ( pymnts , finextra )

July 7, 2025

  • Starling Bank is strengthening its marketing team as it prepares for a refresh of its physical branch locations. ( finextra )

June 27, 2025

  • Starling Bank is reportedly exploring the acquisition of a bank in the United States as part of its expansion strategy. ( finextra )

June 26, 2025

  • Starling Bank is reportedly exploring various options for expanding its operations into the United States market. ( pymnts )

June 10, 2025

  • Starling Bank launches 'Spending Intelligence', an AI-powered feature letting customers query their spending habits in natural language. ( starlingbank , finextra )

May 28, 2025

  • Starling Group reports a fourth consecutive year of profitability with revenue growth, though profit declined on an FCA fine and Covid-loan delinquencies. ( starlingbank , finextra )

May 27, 2025

  • Starling Bank has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of four new members. ( finextra )

May 23, 2025

  • Starling strengthens its Group Executive Team with four new leadership appointments. ( starlingbank )

May 22, 2025

  • Starling Bank has announced several senior appointments to its leadership team. ( finextra )

January 22, 2025

  • Starling Bank appoints Raghu Narula as Chief Banking Officer, subject to regulatory approval. ( starlingbank )

November 28, 2024

  • Starling Bank appoints Michele Rousseau as Chief Marketing Officer. ( starlingbank )

November 27, 2024

  • Starling Bank hires Adeel Hyder as Managing Director of SME Banking on its Executive Committee. ( starlingbank )

November 14, 2024

  • Starling Bank launches 'Easy Saver' savings account offering 4% AER with unlimited immediate withdrawals. ( starlingbank )

November 1, 2024

  • Starling Bank launches an in-app tool to help customers identify and protect against bank impersonation scams. ( starlingbank )

October 2, 2024

  • Starling Bank accepts the findings of an FCA Final Notice issued against it. ( starlingbank )

June 12, 2024

  • Starling Group reports a third consecutive year of profitability with a 54.7% increase in pre-tax profits. ( starlingbank )

March 12, 2024

  • Starling Bank appoints Raman Bhatia as Group Chief Executive Officer. ( starlingbank )