Starling Bank CEO to step down after just two years, reports say
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CEO churn at a regulated fintech is a governance and roadmap risk, not just a PR event—licensing, compliance posture, and product bets can all get re-cut. If you’re a partner or vendor, shorten your planning horizon and revalidate assumptions about integration, joint products, and risk appetite.
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