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Starling Bank’s profits fall amid regulatory scrutiny and legacy issues, while bonuses rise

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Starlings Bank’s 2025 annual report reveals a 26% fall in pre-tax profits while staff bonus payouts increased fivefold.

Starling Bank’s latest annual report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, reveals a complex financial landscape for the digital challenger. While the bank continues to expand its customer base and revenue streams, its pre-tax profits have seen a notable decline, significantly affected by a hefty fine from thereports of

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