Revolut begins silent testing of joint accounts

Revolut has taken another step towards becoming a full-featured alternative to the traditional banks in recent days with the quiet introduction of an exclusive waiting list for testing joint accounts.

Last week the fintech announced with much fanfare that its two million Irish customers would soon be issued with an Irish Iban, but the announcement of the joint accounts was much more understated.

“Joint accounts are coming!” said an in-app message to a select group of customers, who offered access to a waitlist for an “exclusive first look at joint accounts ahead of official release.”

Those selected to register can nominate their “spouse, friend, roommate, grandmother, sibling” or “any duo” as part of the exclusive test, it said.

Joint accounts would be another small step toward providing a full suite of banking services for consumers looking to ditch their traditional bank accounts.

It’s not known for sure if or when the new joint accounts feature will roll out to Revolut’s full two million Irish customer base. When contacted, a Revolut spokesman declined to give details.

Last week it also launched a waitlist for another new product called Ultra, which adds a new premium paid tier above its Premium and Metal membership structure with cashback on purchases, free lounge access at 1,200 airports, new investment products, and other upcoming features .

The question is, will joint accounts be one of those new exclusive features or will they be available to everyone?

Fulfill co-founders step down from Cali Cali

Niall McGrath and Tom Gannon, co-founders of the Fulfil protein candy bar brand, have stepped down as executives of the healthy food company they founded, Cali Cali.

The couple launched Cali Cali in 2019, which offers a range of hot sauces and snacks. It was taken over by Boyne Valley during the Covid pandemic.

A spokesman said: “After two years of overseeing a full and smooth transition into the Boyne Valley business, Niall and Tom will step down as executives and hand over day-to-day running of the brand to the Boyne Valley team. Both will remain with the brand team as co-founders and advisors.”

Ashford Studios is expanding its footprint

Ashford Studios, the Co Wicklow based film studio that has made several famous films and TV series including Vikings, may have development plans.

According to a planning notice seen by Ergo, IIB (Invent, Innovate, Build) Ltd intends to bid for the development of a new 5,770 square meter stage at the Ashford studio. A new “Block L” with over 7,000 square meters is also planned. New offices and workshops are planned.

In 2019, the company received planning permission for a €90 million expansion.