Fintech Lanistar names Ed Blankson as chief financial officer

London-based fintech platform Lanistar has hired Ed Blankson as its new CFO to support the company’s growth. Blankson brings extensive experience in finance and legal-risk compliance to the role.

Facts

  • Lanistar has appointed Ed Blankson as its new CFO.
  • Blankson has several years of experience at Tide.
  • Lanistar is experiencing significant growth and is developing new offerings for customers.
  • Lanistar is expanding in Brazil and has seen rapid uptake of open accounts within four months of launch.
  • The fintech is looking to integrate a cryptocurrency exchange alongside its existing offerings.
  • Lanistar is fully compatible with Google Pay and is expected to partner with Apple Pay soon.
  • Lanistar is not a bank but a payment card provider that offers financial services to end-users through its banking partner Modulr.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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