| Recognition
Engine has been recognised as a Challenger in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Retail Core Banking Systems, Europe.
It's our view that this recognition as a Challenger reflects the robustness of our technology platform and our ability to partner with banks and implementation partners to meet client delivery objectives. We have been able to successfully execute major digital banking programmes in Romania and Australia, with both digital banks being developed and built in 12 months.
Salt Bank, Romania’s first digital bank, was successfully launched on Engine’s core banking platform in April 2024 and currently services 480,000 customers with ambitions to reach 700,000 in 2025. AMP Bank’s new digital proposition in Australia was publicly launched in February 2025, providing a mobile-first experience for underserved small business owners and everyday banking customers.
Sam Everington, Chief Executive Officer, Engine by Starling
From our perspective, to have been recognised for execution ability reflects the significant achievements of the last few years; having delivered feature-rich, fully integrated and localised digital banks for two clients within 12 months each time.
Engine was launched in 2022 as the technology subsidiary of Starling Bank, and has developed a unique proposition in the core banking market, driven by:
The completeness of the platform: providing all the key capabilities needed to run a highly efficient digital bank, with workflows that have been stress-tested over several years.
A pre-integrated approach: While Engine’s capabilities are modular, they have been built to work together in harmony and are underlined by a modern, flexible data architecture.
Expertise in banking and technology: leveraging the extensive experience and expertise from building Starling Bank in the UK, and now multiple successful core banking programmes around the world.
Sam Everington, Chief Executive Officer, Engine by Starling
We believe being included in this report reinforces our ability to deliver value and highlights the potential of our solution to drive transformation in the banking sector. This is just the beginning, and we’re excited for the journey ahead.
You can read more about the report here.
Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Retail Core Banking Systems, Europe, Vittorio D'Orazio, Ali Merji, 29 January 2025
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