When Monese founder Norris Koppel first moved to the UK from Estonia, he faced a frustrating experience that is all too common.

With no UK credit history or utility bills proving his address, he was immediately denied a bank account. Without one, he found it near impossible to receive his salary or rent an apartment.

From his painful experience, Monese was born - a banking service that was inclusive, instant and on-demand.

Monese launched in September 2015 as the first 100% mobile current account in the UK.

Today, people from all over Europe can open a UK current account in minutes, free from the hidden fees and restrictions that legacy banks impose.

The story continues... 

Sir Charles William Dunstone, CVO is the British co-founder and former chairman of mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse, former chairman of multinational electrical and telecommunications retailer and services company Dixons Carphone, and executive chairman of the TalkTalk Group.

This interview is from when Sir Charles spoke at our event in September 2017. 

'India Hicks is a former fashion model. She currently runs her eponymous lifestyle brand, which she founded in 2015.' - www.indiahicks.com.