Virraj Jatania on Post-Crash Financial Services Evolution
Company - People | May 27, 2025 | UK Tech Funding
Virraj Jatania, CEO of the London-based fintech firm Pockit, shares insights on the transformation of the financial services sector post the 2008 financial crisis in a podcast hosted by UK Tech News. He emphasizes the growing appeal of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the fintech domain while highlighting the pressing issue of push payment fraud regulations. Pockit provides banking services to underserved client segments, striving to bridge the gaps that traditional banks do not address. This episode is part of the UKTN Podcast series supported by HSBC Innovation Banking, offering insights from tech founders, investors, and policymakers.
Sectors
- Fintech
- Banking
Geography
- United Kingdom – Pockit is based in London, and the podcast discusses trends and challenges faced by the UK fintech industry.
Industry
- Fintech – The article discusses the fintech sector, focusing on how it has adapted post-2008 and its current trends, such as M&A activity.
- Banking – Pockit is described as a digital banking alternative, addressing the needs of those underserved by traditional banks.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virraj Jatania | CEO | People | Co-founder and chief executive of Pockit, a London-based fintech. |
| Pockit | Target Company | Companies | A fintech company offering digital banking solutions for underserved populations. |
| HSBC Innovation Banking | Sponsor | Companies | Sponsor of the UKTN Podcast, offering flexible banking solutions for various business stages. |