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Klarna to use AI to halve workforce

Klarna saw revenue rise 27% in the first half of 2024, buoyed by its aggressive use of AI, which CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski says could help the BNPL giant halve its workforce.

27 August 2024

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Adyen names Cash App's Tom Adams CTO

Payments processor Adyen has hired Cash App's head of engineering Tom Adams as chief technology officer.

26 August 2024

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FCA chair accused of revealing identity of internal whistleblower - FT

Ashley Alder, FCA chair, has been accused of revealing the identity of an internal whistleblower despite the regulator's policy to protect their identity.

23 August 2024

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Starling inches towards IPO with search for head of investor relations

Starling Bank has launched a recruitment search for a group head of investor relations who will be charged with steering the company towards a possible IPO.

21 August 2024

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Communify acquires Fincentric from S&P Global

Wealthtech entrepreneur John Wise and PE firm Stellex Capital Management have acquired S&P Global’s Fincentric business with a view to providing digital experiences and financial data distribution to the wealth, broking and asset management industries.

15 August 2024

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Monzo offers 'do's and don'ts' for using AI in job applications

With AI tools such as ChatGPT now firmly embedded in the mainstream, Monzo has put together a list of 'Do's and don'ts' for using the technology when applying for a job with the digital bank.

14 August 2024

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NerdWallet cuts workforce by 15%

US personal finance outfit NerdWallet is reducing the size of its 730-strong full-time workforce by about 15% as part of a restructuring plan to slash operating expenses.

08 August 2024