📰 Which is the biggest challenger bank in the UK? - Verdict

[simonb]

@anon51254139

Arguably, if they are to be bought by BBVA, they’re not a bad bank to be owned by; even 11FS have recognised them as such.

Perhaps… My Silicon Valley friends tell me that “Simple Bank”, once considered an innovative challenger, has stagnated since they were acquired by BBVA. Anecdotal, but I’ve heard that from multiple people.

I mean, for some companies it’s probably the way to go. For us, Tom has said on multiple occasions that selling out would be a sign that you are unable to achieve your vision, and I agree with that. It would feel a bit like giving up. I actually discussed it in my job interview - and said I’d have far less interest in the company if I felt being acquired was a more likely outcome than an IPO!

[jdon.xyz (Jason)]

This article is daft.

Comparing Atom and Monzo makes absolutely no sense, and how can they have Starling in there when they are litteraly writing that they have no idea of figures for them…

It’s basically, we think these are the best, based on our opinion

[anon51254139]

You’re right for some it is, for some it isn’t.

I think it’s great that you’d retain control until IPO, which in itself will be a great achievement.