Afleveringen
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We're excited to welcome Madeleine Boys, Director of Programmes and Innovation at Global Digital Finance, to this special episode of FinTech Focus TV, hosted by Toby and recorded at the FIX EMEA Trading Conference 2025.
From tokenised money market funds to interoperability standards and institutional adoption, Madeleine sits down with Toby to share brilliant insights into the evolving digital asset landscape and why "the time is now" for real industry transformation.
FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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We’re bringing back one of our most talked-about FinTech Focus TV episodes—an unfiltered, high-impact panel on AI hosted by Toby.
This conversation features Rebecca Healey, Daniel Shepherd, Paul Brennan, and Andy Simpson, exploring how AI is reshaping trading technology, the rise of agentic models, and why collaboration—not competition—is driving the next wave of innovation.
From the realities of adoption to global arms races, regulatory challenges, and practical use cases, this episode delivers sharp insight into where AI in financial services is heading next.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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On the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb speaks with Amy Malkani, Director at Dovestone Media, and Stewart Sanderson, CEO at IM Asset Management Limited.
With The Summit for Wealth Management 2025 just around the corner, this episode explores what attendees can expect — from the key trends shaping the industry to the format of the day and why it’s become a must-attend event in the wealth management calendar.
Watch now for insight into what’s coming on 12th May
FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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We’re excited to release this latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded at the TradingTech Summit 2025 in Canary Wharf. Join Toby as he sits down with Deepak Dhayatker, Chief Technology Officer at Rapid Addition Limited, to dive into the future of micro services and high-performing trading architectures.
In this insightful conversation, Deepak explores:
The transition from monolithic to agile microservicesKey principles for building low-latency, high-throughput trading systemsHow Rapid Addition is enhancing products and embracing cloud-native architectures to stay ahead of the curve.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, host Toby Babb sits down with Tobias Gruber, CEO & Co-Founder of Amplifi Capital, and Murtaza Kanchwala, Chief Technology Officer at Amplifi Capital.
They dive into the incredible journey of scaling Amplifi Capital, the challenges of hiring in hyper-growth mode, and how AI, data, and cutting-edge technology are shaping the future of financial services.
FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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Is This the Future of Connected Banking?
In this latest episode, Toby sits down with Nick Simpson (Co-Founder & CTO) and Carl Hasty (Co-Founder & CEO) at CoBa to explore their journey in transforming connected banking.
From stealth mode to securing a strategic partnership with Lloyds Bank, they share insights on product innovation, the power of culture, and how they’re shaping the future of financial services.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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In this special episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded in Canary Wharf, Toby Babb is joined by Diana Stanescu, Director of Finance and Capital Markets at Keysight Technologies, and Clive Posselt, Commercial Director at Instrumentix Ltd.
They explore how data can be transformed into a competitive advantage, why customer feedback was key to developing their joint solution, and how their partnership is delivering industry-first, end-to-end monitoring for trading infrastructure. With AI, regulation, and customer experience dominating the 2025 agenda, this conversation is packed with insight into the trends that are shaping the future of financial technology.
FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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Toby is joined by Olly Downs, Chief Technology and AI Officer at Curinos, for a powerful discussion that covers everything from the future of AI in financial services to the practical application of $7 trillion in deposit data. With a career that spans three of the four major waves of AI, Olly brings a depth of experience that few in the industry can match.
In this episode, they explore how regulation is shaping innovation, why the human-machine boundary is where the real value is delivered, and how Curinos is opening up new possibilities with the launch of their global FinTech incubator in partnership with the University of Washington.
FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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In the latest episode of FinTech Fcous TV, Toby Babb sits down with Tom McKee, Co-Founder of TransFICC, to discuss the company’s journey, hiring philosophy, and the future of fixed income connectivity.
From building a workplace designed for technologists to strategically expanding into new markets, Tom shares how TransFICC has maintained a high talent density, embraced remote-first collaboration, and continued delivering cutting-edge solutions.
- What makes a great workplace for technologists?
- The art of scaling without compromising quality
- Insights on FinTech hiring, retention, and leadership
FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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Recorded live at Quant Strats US, this episode of FinTech Focus TV sees co-host Oli Knight joined by five standout leaders in quantitative finance.
Michael Hayes, Executive Director at MSCI Inc., Samir Shah, Managing Member, CEO & CIO at MBS Mantra, Revant Nayar, CIO at FMI Technologies, Ilya Voytov, SVP at Lazard Asset Management, and Amrita Tiwari, Investment Analytics at New York Life Investment Management share real-world insights on building successful quant careers, moving beyond academic theory, and embracing bold, first-principles thinking.
From AI innovation to the challenges of recruitment and mentorship, this episode dives into the mindset and motivation behind the best in the business.
It’s a grounded, forward-looking conversation on what’s driving real impact in today’s quant space.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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FinTech Focus TV is back with a special episode recorded live at TradingTech Summit 2025 in Canary Wharf. Toby Babb sits down with Dina Dede, Principal Technical Program Manager at Microsoft, for an insightful conversation on the future of AI in financial services.
They explore how AI is transforming trader efficiency, the rise of low-code solutions, and the challenges of AI adoption in highly regulated industries. Dina shares her thoughts on the evolving role of AI, the importance of interoperability, and how professionals can stay ahead in this rapidly changing landscape.
FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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On the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Richards Crook, CEO at Deus X Pay, to explore how stablecoins are transforming global transactions.
From tackling the inefficiencies of cross-border payments to bridging the gap between TradFi and DeFi, Richard shares invaluable insights on regulatory shifts, the future of blockchain-powered finance, and Deus X Pay’s mission to enable fast, cost-effective, frictionless transactions.
What does 2025 hold for stablecoin adoption? How will evolving regulations impact digital finance?
FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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In this special episode of FinTech Focus TV, filmed live at TradingTech Summit 2025 in Canary Wharf, Toby sits down with Jon Butler, Co-Founder & CEO at Velox, to explore the evolution of trading technology. From the rise of but-and-build models to the real impact of AI and automation, Jon shares insights on what’s shaping the future of capital markets.
- How are firms balancing efficiency with innovation?
- Why is legacy tech becoming a bottleneck for trading firms?
- What’s next for Velox in 2025?FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Peter Hafez, Chief Data Scientist at RavenPack, to explore the game-changing role of AI, NLP, and large language models in financial markets.
Peter shares his journey at RavenPack, from its early days as an R&D-driven business to becoming a global leader in news analytics and big data solutions. With BigData.com now live, we discuss how AI-powered research assistants and data-driven decision-making are shaping the future of finance.
FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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In this latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with industry experts to explore the shifting dynamics of trading strategies, market globalisation, and the role of AI in financial markets.
Joining the conversation are Himesh Soneji, Managing Director at Tech Advocates, Asim Farooq, Business Development at a Proprietary Trading Firm, and Rob Lane, Global Head of Business Execution, Low Latency at LSEG.
They discuss the transition from speed to quality in trading, the impact of AI and data analytics, the opportunities in global markets like China, India, and Saudi Arabia, and the ongoing importance of low latency and market infrastructure.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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STEELEYE 2 YEARS ON FROM SERIES B
In the latest episode, Toby sits down with Matt Smith, CEO at SteelEye, for a deep dive into the evolving world of regulatory surveillance, data innovation, and FinTech growth.
From navigating global expansion and scaling in uncertain markets to embracing AI-driven efficiencies, Matt shares the realities of leadership, resiliance, and driving a business forward in today's financial landscape.
- What's next for FinTech compliance?
- Expanding into new market and maintaining top-tier service
- How AI and technology are shaping the future of surveillance
FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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Live from TradingTech Summit 2025 in Canary Wharf, this episode of FinTech Focus TV features Joe Ronan, Lead Engineer EMEA at 3forge, in conversation with host Toby Babb.
They explore how AI is reshaping software development, the evolution of engineering roles in financial services, and how 3forge is enabling firms to build scalable, high-performance front-end solutions.
From cutting-edge technology to bridging the gap between developers and business leaders, this is a must-watch for anyone in trading tech and beyond.
FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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AI, Capital Markets & The Future of Finance
The latest episode of FinTech Focus TV is here! Host Toby Babb sits down with Bin Ren, Founder & CEO at SigTech, to explore how AI is revolutionising capital markets, reshaping investment strategies, and redefining productivity.
Key topics include:
- The evolution of AI from co-pilot to autonomous agent
- How GenAI is transforming decision-making in finance
- The inefficiencies in capital markets—and how AI can fix them
- Why AI-driven investment strategies are the future of asset management
FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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Harnessing AI Data Driven Digital Transformation
Live from TradingTech Summit 2025 in Canary Wharf, Toby sits down with Monika Fernando, Head of Global FI Client Data Analytics & Head of FI eTrading Strategy EAP at TD Securities.
They dive into the real impact of AI in financial institutions—is it all hype, or are we seeing real value? Monika shares insights on AI adoption, workplace transformation, data strategies, and the future of virtual assistants in trading.
FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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Is innovation revolutionising global payments—or are we just scratching the surface?
In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Nick Kerigan, Managing Director and Head of Innovation at Swift, to explore the evolution of cross-border payments, the role of digital assets, and how Swift is driving innovation from within.
Nick shares insights on:
- The transformation of cross-border payments and real-time transactions
- The rise of tokenisation and digital currencies
- The importance of collaboration and interoperability in financial services
- How Swift is staying ahead in a rapidly evolving FinTech landscapeSwift is a cornerstone of the financial world, but how does a legacy institution stay at the forefront of innovation?
FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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