Why Moving Faster Starts With Slowing Down | ClearBank’s Emma Hagan

When you’re under pressure to grow, slowing down can feel like the wrong move. But rushing past the difficult questions can leave you fixing problems just as your business starts to scale.Emma Hagan, UK CEO of ClearBank, joins the London Fintech Podcast to explain why investing time in the right people, processes and conversations early on can help you move faster later.Having moved from leading risk and compliance to running the UK bank, Emma shares how ClearBank approaches growth, launches new services and decides which opportunities deserve its attention.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why missing expertise can hold up a launch, and how bringing the right people in early helps.How building risk management into your plans can make it easier to scale.What ClearBank learned from expanding into Europe and securing a second banking licence.Why more funding won’t solve every growth problem, and when to say no to a good idea.How to make conversations with regulators more productive.If you’re building, launching or growing a financial business, this conversation will help you spot where extra preparation now could save you time later.