Summary: <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p><br><p>In the first episode of the brand new Savings Guru Podcast, James talks to Kevin Mountford, co-founder and CEO of Raisin UK about how the company got started, how they balance working with banks and consumers, and what changes Kevin predicts for the market.</p><br><p>00:14 The origins of Raisin UK</p><p>02:09 Why Raisin came to the UK</p><p>06:06 How do Raisin manage working with both banks and consumers?</p><p>08:20 Why aren’t more platforms offering this service?</p><p>14:28 Kevin’s opinion on the FCA’s single easy access rate.</p><p>18:17 What would Kevin do if he were Chancellor of the Exchequer for a day?</p><p>21:09 What other services are Raisin UK planning on introducing?</p><p>23:35 What changes are likely in the market?</p><br><p>To find out more about Raisin UK, go to <a href="https://www.raisin.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.raisin.co.uk/</a></p><br><p>Connect with The Savings Guru</p><p>* Email ---- <a href="mailto:hello@thesavings.guru" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@thesavings.guru</a></p><p>* Website ---- <a href="http://thesavings.guru" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://thesavings.guru</a></p><p>* Twitter ---- <a href="https://twitter.com/savingsguruuk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/savingsguruuk</a></p><p>* Facebook ---- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SavingsGuruUK/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/SavingsGuruUK/</a></p><p>* LinkedIn ---- <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-savings-guru-ltd/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-savings-guru-ltd/</a></p><br><hr><p style="color:grey;font-size:0.75em;"> See <a style="color:grey;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>
