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.