UK FinTech Lanistar has said it’s planning to reach a £1bn valuation soon.
In Brief:
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Lanistar is an alternative banking business which wants to help customers streamline their money.
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It has opened a new European base in Athens as it expands through the continent.
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CEO Gurhan Kiziloz outlines plans to the FT’s Banker magazine.
What does this mean?
The Athens office will be a base for Lanistar’s compliance team. It will keep its London HQ but also has a customer service presence in Macedonia.