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The hidden cost of taking on more risk than you can manageDavid Jarvis2 Sept 2025
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Your Instagram story could be a criminal offence: A handy guide to understanding Financial Promotions
Let's start with the really uncomfortable truth: posting about your fintech on social media could land you in prison for up to two years. This isn't click bait.
Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu29 Aug 2025
CASS compliance: why you can't afford to get it wrong
With CASS 15 bringing new rules for payments and e-money firms, and enforcement ramping up across CASS-regulated businesses, getting this right has become critical.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu29 Jul 2025
Q2 2025 product round up
Here are some major updates to our products in Q2. There was a focus on improving security features and launching our MCP server.
Mo Backer10 Jul 2025
Prosper teams up with Griffin to offer FSCS protected accounts, streamline operations and expand savings options
Updates banking infrastructure to make funding experience smoother for its members.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu26 Jun 2025
“But I have a contract!” or: how not to do business
How to treat your customers poorly and lose their loyaltyDavid Jarvis20 Jun 2025
TransactPay partners with Griffin to enhance its customer proposition
Gains operational efficiency and competitive edge through dedicated banking infrastructure and payment processing upgrades.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu2 Jun 2025
The Agentic Bank - Announcing Griffin's MCP Server
While other banks aren't built for AI interaction, we are. Our MCP server lets agents open accounts, make payments, and analyse transactions—all while maintaining proper safeguards.David Jarvis29 May 2025
Making a good logo even better
Mankind’s greatest achievements; landing on the moon, the discovery of fire...and designing the new Griffin logo.
David Jarvis, Eliot Sleep27 May 2025
TransferGo teams up with Griffin for GBP wallets and savings as it launches multi-currency business accounts.
New GBP wallets and interest-bearing savings to give UK businesses more control over their cross-border money movement.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu15 May 2025
Haboo money partners with Griffin to improve the loan repayment experience for lenders and borrowers
Save-as-you-repay wallet from haboo gives borrowers more control over debt repayment through flexible options, variable recurring payments, behavioral nudges and more.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu17 Apr 2025
Q1 2025 product round up
Here are some important product updates we made in Q1. There was a focus on improving onboarding and introducing a new all-purpose account type—embedded bank accounts.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu16 Apr 2025
CASS 15: Upcoming changes to safeguarding rules for payment firms
The FCA is strengthening safeguarding requirements for payment firms through new rules that enhance customer protection, increase accountability, and align with established client money regulations.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu13 Mar 2025
Yonder partners with Griffin to launch Top-ups and simplify payments reconciliation.
Embedded bank accounts lets Yonder's customers boost credit limits with cash top-ups, while streamlining payment reconciliation behind the scenes.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu17 Feb 2025
All estimates are bad, some are useful
Accurate software estimates are impossible. Focus on what you know now, make fewer commitments, prioritise quality and get the minimum lovable product into the customer’s hands sooner rather than later.
Allen Rohner7 Feb 2025
In conversation with Joss Tasker (CEO, Sync Savings): Embedded savings accounts and payroll
We dive into the benefits, challenges and opportunities of payroll savings in this chat with Sync CEO, Joss Tasker.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu20 Jan 2025
Q4 2024 product round up
Here’s a look at some of our most important updates in the last quarter of 2024. We were focused heavily on maintaining our strict approach to safety and security. Plus, you'll find some insights into what we’re sticking our hands in this year! 👀Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu15 Jan 2025
In conversation with Glyn Trott (CEO, Calmony): Automating client accounting for letting agents
We chat about the proptech industry and upcoming regulatory changes in our most recent episode of In conversation with GriffinNkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu14 Jan 2025
In conversation with Matthew Parden (CEO Marygold & Co. UK): Building an intuitive savings app
In our latest conversation, Mo Backer sat down with Matthew Parden, CEO of Marygold & Co. UK, to chat about how they are approaching money management from a completely different angle—human psychology.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu13 Jan 2025
WealthKernel taps Griffin to expand its product portfolio with savings accounts
This partnership will enable WealthKernel's customers take a more holistic approach to their financial health—whether it is building savings or investing for the future.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu4 Dec 2024
Highlights from Slush 2024: Responsible innovation and leading with product
Our Head of Fintech, Miroslava Betinova shares her insights and the talks that stood out at Slush this year.
Miroslava Betinova28 Nov 2024
The business case for payroll savings
In a period of rising living costs in the UK, payroll savings offers not just a savings tool, but a pathway to financial security and wellbeing.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu25 Nov 2024
Allen’s Ethos: Our CTO and co-founder on how to scale a start-up
Our CTO and co-founder, Allen Rohner shares some principles that founders and start-ups should prioritise.Allen Rohner21 Nov 2024
In conversation with Ian Wheeler (CEO, Income Group): Elevating the employee payroll experience
The combination of Income Group's deep understanding of payroll and employee needs with Griffin's modern banking infrastructure is creating new possibilities for how companies can support their employees' financial wellbeing.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu20 Nov 2024
A guide to UK Faster Payments
Whether you're sending one-off payments or managing regular transfers, you can build efficient, automated processes around Faster Payments using our API.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu15 Nov 2024
How API-first banking helps B2B lenders automate their processes and scale
When lenders have better banking, businesses get better funding. The future of lending isn't just about making things more efficient for lenders—it's about making funding more accessible and useful for the businesses that need it.
Phoebe Wallis 12 Nov 2024
Marygold & Co. UK partners with Griffin to drive healthy financial habits with an innovative wealth and savings app
New app designed to support the vulnerable and help small businesses with managing idle funds.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu7 Nov 2024
Embedding a savings account product
Should you offer savings accounts? Here's a quick look at some use cases for embedded savings accounts.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu22 Oct 2024
Q3 2024 product roundup
Introducing our new quarterly product roundups! These updates will take you through our most impactful deliverables for the past quarter and give you a little insight into what's coming next.
Ariane Gaetani21 Oct 2024
Getting started with sustainability regulations: A guide for UK Fintechs
Head of Sustainability, Katy Zack shares an overview of sustainability regulations relevant to fintechs in the UK.
Katy Zack17 Oct 2024
What we learned from the Gathering 2024
Come behind the scenes with People Experience Designer, Annie McCullagh and see what we learned from organising our annual offsite, the Gathering.
Annie McCullagh15 Oct 2024
How we built interest
Explore the concept of interest, the technicalities in building accurate interest calculation on our banking platform, and how cross-functional collaboration is important for successful product builds.
Jorge Zaccaro13 Sept 2024
Griffin announces move to general availability, opens up BaaS platform to UK fintechs
The UK's leading bank for fintechs closes its early access programme, Foundations.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu10 Sept 2024
Income Group partners with Griffin to drive financial inclusion with embedded savings accounts
Griffin teams up with Income group to power embedded savings accounts in the IGsend app.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu4 Sept 2024
How we support mental wellbeing at Griffin
Head of Talent and People product, Joe Campbell shares insights on how we're building mental wellbeing into our culture
Joe Campbell21 Aug 2024
Why fintechs should get the B Corp certification early
Becoming a B Corp as an early stage fintech has the potential to massively drive growth for your business.Katy Zack7 Aug 2024
Griffin earns B Corp certification, reinforcing its commitment to build a business with a positive impact on the world
The UK's leading bank for fintechs commits to the high standards of verified performance, accountability and transparency of the B Corp certification.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu11 Jul 2024
What to expect at Money 20/20 Europe: Renewed focus on embedded finance and alternative payments
We examine some of the key themes that we expect to emerge at Money 20/20Miroslava Betinova3 Jun 2024
Fintales with Griffin: Unlocking better value propositions
In the second edition of Fintales, we got together to discuss the innovation dilemma. How can banks and fintechs work together to solve problems and deliver value for customers?Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu19 Apr 2024
Interviewing for an engineering role at Griffin
Talent partner, Kieron McAdam shares a guide to interviewing for software engineering roles at Griffin
Kieron McAdam15 Mar 2024
Griffin secures $24 million in funding and launches as a fully operational UK bank
- PRA and FCA approves Griffin’s application to lift restrictions and exit mobilisation - Funding will be used to scale the bank and enhance infrastructure for new and existing customersNkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu11 Mar 2024
Griffin launches Foundations, an early access programme for UK companies to embed banking products
Fintechs who want to embed banking products like savings accounts, safeguarding accounts and accounts for holding client money can apply to join FoundationsNkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu22 Feb 2024
What is Simplified Due Diligence?
MLRO Alex Nash explains Simplified Due Diligence and shares some scenarios where it may be applied.
Alex Nash9 Feb 2024
We’ve measured our carbon footprint and we are committed to net zero!
The start of Griffin’s sustainability journeyKaty Zack2 Feb 2024
Highlights from Slush 2023: community building, intuition in product development and an impending platform shift
Our Head of Product Marketing, Mo Backer breaks down some themes that caught our attention at Slush 2023Mo Backer8 Dec 2023
Foundations: Introducing our early access programme for UK companies
Foundations is for companies in the UK who want to embed banking solutions into their productsNkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu4 Dec 2023
Griffin announces senior hires to drive embedded finance revolution
The UK bank and BaaS platform welcomes key team members across Customer Success, Enterprise Risk, Operations, Sustainability, Finance and Sales.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu30 Nov 2023
How to spot a payment scam: Five red flags you shouldn't ignore
Scams are becoming harder to spot. Vigilance is your best defence. Here are five warning signs to watch out for and some simple steps you can take to stay safe.Alex Nash8 Nov 2023
How can embedded finance help protect client money in proptech?
In this episode of 11:FS Fintech Insider spotlight, we join Lettspay to discuss regulatory enforcement in the proptech sector and banking partnershipsNkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu7 Nov 2023
On Culture: Solving problems at a systemic level
Treating problems as isolated events increases the chance of their recurrence. It's far better to assume all problems are systemic and respond accordinglyDavid Jarvis2 Nov 2023
Unpacking Consumer Duty for fintech firms
How can financial services firms embed the new Consumer Duty across their business to ensure that customers receive good outcomes?
Jeremy Barber1 Nov 2023
Fintales with Griffin: Powering the proptech sector with embedded finance
In the very first edition of Fintales, we asked: how can banks help proptech companies provide fully compliant solutions to landlords and letting agents?Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu23 Oct 2023
Solving proptech problems with better banking
Regulators are ramping up enforcement of client money rules in the property sector—what does this mean for letting agents and proptech companies?
Shanzé Ijaz Munir19 Oct 2023
Safeguarding and client money: Why dedicated accounts trump pooled accounts
Most traditional banks can only provide pooled safeguarding and client money accounts to fintech customers. At Griffin, we're building something different.
Shanzé Ijaz Munir, Howard Rees10 Oct 2023
An introduction to the Three Lines of Defence
The Three Lines of Defence is a tried-and-true model for embedding effective risk management throughout your organisation.
Dora Grant2 Oct 2023
Griffin partners with Veriff to offer out-of-the-box ID&V to BaaS customers
Our customer onboarding solution now comes pre-integrated with Veriff's technology, allowing fintechs to run biometric checks on new users quickly and securely.Shanzé Ijaz Munir24 Aug 2023
ID&V: what every B2C fintech should know
A robust ID&V process is essential for complying with regulatory standards, guarding against financial crime, and enhancing customers' trust in your product.
Kathryn Sharpe21 Aug 2023
An introduction to client money accounts
Looking after money on behalf of customers is a high-trust activity with potential to deliver enormous value—but only if the right guardrails are in place.Howard Rees11 Aug 2023
Culture interviews: setting your team up for success
At Griffin, we are very big on deliberately designing the culture we want. We also want everyone who joins our team to feel empowered to succeed from day one!David Jarvis31 Jul 2023
Which UK payment rails are right for you?
Product manager Howard Rees goes deep on the history of payments technology and lays out the pros and cons of Bacs, CHAPS, Faster Payments, and more.Howard Rees12 Jul 2023
How to democratise decision making at work
In a world of accelerating change, making accurate and effective decisions is critical to building successful products.
James Trunk20 Jun 2023
Griffin raises $13.5 million in Series A funding round led by MassMutual Ventures
The newly licensed UK bank will use the funds to support go-to-market and enhance its core banking infrastructure.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu7 Jun 2023
Enhancing your fintech's proposition with a savings account
CPO Sameer Dubey explains how the right banking partner can enable fintechs and brands to embed savings accounts into their existing products and ecosystems.
Sameer Dubey6 Jun 2023
Tipping off explained
MLRO Alex Nash explains what "tipping off" means, and shares some tips on how to avoid it while still providing a great customer experience.Alex Nash24 May 2023
Money 20/20 predictions: the rise of true Banking as a Service, consumer-focused regulation and AI innovation
We dig deep on expectations for Banking as a Service and the banking industry as a whole in the second half of 2023.Miroslava Betinova19 May 2023
Griffin strengthens leadership team with Marina Gorey joining as Chief People Officer
The UK bank appoints new Chief People Officer to drive organisational growth and enhance internal operationsNkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu2 May 2023
Q&A with Cable CEO, Natasha Vernier: Let’s talk automated assurance and customer onboarding
Cable's innovative technology lets us conduct sophisticated automated assurance and customer checks to ensure compliance across our platform.Shanzé Ijaz Munir12 Apr 2023
Griffin strengthens executive leadership team with new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Risk Officer
The recently authorised UK bank hires top talent with Chad Ryan joining as CFO and Dora Grant as CRO.
Laura Hauser28 Mar 2023
It’s official: Griffin is a bank!
London-based Banking as a Service (BaaS) provider has received authorisation with restrictions from the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA).Laura Hauser7 Mar 2023
The case for a risk-based approach to financial crime prevention
Understanding what risks pose a higher threat to your customers allows you focus on preventing financial crime at the point of maximum impact.Alex Nash1 Mar 2023
Why proper planning is the key to running effective meetings
Meeting culture like all aspects of a company's culture should be carefully created and reinforced for effectiveness. Our VP Engineering, James shares gems on how we reframe meetings to ensure maximum return on the time invested.James Trunk24 Feb 2023
Product dive: managing stakeholders, priorities and outcomes
We caught up with Ed Stephens to chat all things product management and what it’s like working as a product manager at Griffin.
Ed Stephens7 Feb 2023
What fintechs need to know about CDD
Understanding customer due diligence (CDD) is crucial for effectively managing risk and compliance in your business.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu30 Jan 2023
Understanding safeguarding accounts for fintechs
We break down safeguarding requirements for regulated fintechs and give some pointers on what to look out for when choosing a banking partner.
Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu, Marianne Cassidy24 Jan 2023
The KYB compliance checks no fintech can afford to miss
Scaling quickly shouldn't come at the expense of strong controls—we break down the common checks all B2B fintechs need in their onboarding process.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu16 Jan 2023
Griffin hires Chief Product Officer and General Counsel to support next phase of platform maturity and commercial growth
The Banking as a Service fintech acquires top-tier talent with Sameer Dubey joining as CPO and Fergus Speight joining as GC.Shanzé Ijaz Munir15 Dec 2022
Highlights from Slush 2022: innovation and optimisation in uncertain times
Get the low-down from our VP Marketing, Laura Hauser and product marketing manager, Mo Backer on their time at Slush 2022.Mo Backer, Laura Hauser9 Dec 2022
Griffin launches its sandbox to break down barriers for startups and fintech developers
Users can now explore Griffin’s API-first, Banking as a Service platform and build financial products quickly.Laura Hauser22 Nov 2022
Build, test and iterate with the sandbox
Build your next financial product in our sandbox, with free unlimited access to all our banking and compliance functionality.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu22 Nov 2022
11:FS and Griffin join forces to bring the power of embedded finance to UK businesses
New partnership will help UK companies build and launch financial products at speed.Laura Hauser10 Nov 2022
Life as a backend engineer at Griffin
Choosing a company to dedicate some of your life to can be really hard—backend engineer Alistair Bull explains why he chose Griffin.
Alistair Bull7 Nov 2022
Q&A: why embracing partnerships is the future of embedded finance
Griffin's Head of Fintech, Miroslava Betinova, shares her perspective on everything embedded finance.Nkechinyere Ogueri-Onyeukwu24 Oct 2022
Griffin launches Verify, the first product available from its API-first Banking as a Service platform
Verify helps regulated fintechs manage financial crime risks and streamline customer onboarding by automating KYC and KYB checks.Laura Hauser7 Sept 2022
Shaping up to build a bank
VP Engineering James Trunk on how our product process helps us solve the right problems and communicate better as a team.James Trunk18 Aug 2022
Griffin secures additional $15.5 million in funding in quest to become the bank fintechs can build on
Notion Capital led the round and funds will be used to continue building a tech-first bank that brings SaaS to the financial services sector.Laura Hauser7 Jul 2022
Griffin appoints Maria Campbell as its new Chief Operating Officer
Campbell will be responsible for embedding operational excellence and resilience into the business as it scales.Laura Hauser28 Jun 2022
Adam Moulson steps in as interim CEO at Griffin
Chief Commercial Officer Adam Moulson will act as interim CEO while current CEO and co-founder David Jarvis is on parental leave.Laura Hauser20 Jun 2022
Griffin submits application for UK banking authorisation
London-based Banking as a Service provider Griffin announces that it has reached a crucial milestone in its quest to become a fully regulated UK bank.Laura Hauser12 May 2022
Five lessons to learn from anti-money laundering failures
With big banks and digital challengers alike under pressure to tackle money laundering, MLRO Alex Nash shares five lessons on strengthening your AML processes.Alex Nash4 May 2022
Spotlight on Griffin’s Chief Risk Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, Anna O’Shaughnessy
Anna O’Shaughnessy is Clausematch’s Most Loved Compliance Professional of 2022 and one of FinTech Magazine’s Top 100 Women in FinTech.Marianne Cassidy7 Apr 2022
Why thoughtful decision-making is the key to building high-performing engineering teams
VP Engineering James Trunk on what it takes to build a thoughtful engineering culture driven by effective decision-making.James Trunk24 Mar 2022
Insights from Griffin on International Women’s Day 2022
International Women's Day is a global celebration—and an opportunity to examine what else we can do to create truly inclusive and supportive cultures at work.Marianne Cassidy8 Mar 2022
Top women leaders in fintech: spotlight on Griffin’s VP People, Maria Campbell
Maria Campbell named one of the top 25 women leaders in financial technology in Europe for 2022.Laura Hauser22 Feb 2022
Four tips for getting compliance right in fintech startups
Griffin CCO Anna O'Shaughnessy on how to approach compliance in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Anna O'Shaughnessy3 Feb 2022
Griffin appoints top tech and financial services talent to the build the global OS for embedded finance
Griffin expands its leadership team, with Chris Forlano and Laura Hauser joining as VP Product and VP Marketing respectively.Marianne Cassidy15 Dec 2021
Highlights from Slush 2021: startups, storytelling, and a Griffin debut
We make our debut at Slush, Finland’s finest annual techfest and a highly anticipated event for startups all over the world.Laura Hauser10 Dec 2021
Three key takeaways on fighting financial crime from FFECON21
250+ financial crime experts, 100+ fintechs, and one goal: winning the fight against financial crime.Laura Hauser25 Nov 2021
Griffin selected for Tech Nation's Fintech 4.0, an exclusive network of the hottest UK fintechs
We're proud to be recognised as a leading new player in the UK’s fintech space, as part of a cohort of 22 companies making waves in payments and banking.Marianne Cassidy5 Oct 2021
Culture is too important to leave to chance
Culture must be taken as seriously as strategy. It is equally tangible, equally impactful, and needs to be deliberately designed and cultivated.
Maria Campbell16 Sept 2021
An OS for embedded finance
The seamless experience of embedded finance is only possible with an equally seamless offering powering the back-end.David Jarvis12 Jul 2021
How BaaS is driving the next wave of financial innovation
To deliver on the potential of embedded finance, companies need to leverage the complex underlying infrastructure of a bank. That's where BaaS comes in.David Jarvis17 Jun 2021
Is it worth it?
How long can you spend trying to make a routine task more efficient before you hit a point of diminishing returns?Allen Rohner17 Feb 2021
Adam Moulson and Maria Campbell join Griffin as Chief Commercial Officer and VP of People
Griffin has expanded its executive leadership, appointing Adam Moulson as Chief Commercial Officer and Maria Campbell as VP People.David Jarvis25 Jan 2021
Griffin appoints Amy Kirk to its Board
Griffin announces the appointment of Amy Kirk to its Board as Senior Independent Director (SID), effective from 3rd November 2020.David Jarvis16 Dec 2020
Griffin secures £6.5m round led by EQT Ventures to build BaaS platform and seek full bank license
London-based Banking as a Service provider Griffin today announces a £6.5m round led by EQT Ventures.David Jarvis16 Nov 2020
How we write
Good writing is probably the single most undervalued talent a startup can have.David Jarvis5 Jun 2020
Designing a bank: part one
How a design system can help build the foundation of an efficient product design process.
Dan Duncan23 Apr 2020
A framework for making decisions
Rather than relying on an implicit framework and hoping things work out, we have an explicit framework for making decisions.David Jarvis17 Apr 2020
Griffin closes a £3M seed round, begins bank authorisation process
London-based startup Griffin raises £3M towards building their fully regulated banking platform for the next wave of fintech.David Jarvis4 Feb 2020
Building an immutable bank
How to design and architect an immutable, event-driven bank—and what that means.David Jarvis23 Oct 2019
A platform banking manifesto
For fintechs, being able to move lots of money around every day is a basic operational requirement—so why do so many legacy banks still make it so difficult?David Jarvis17 Jul 2017
Welcome to the Griffin Blog!
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