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FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington Starr

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FinTech Focus TV is hosted by Harrington Starr’s CEO, Toby Babb. This celebrated podcast invites the industry’s foremost thought leaders to share their role in driving innovation, growth, and technological change. From the merge of TradFi and DeFi, to the current state of FinTech investment opportunities, FinTech Focus TV places the spotlight on the most pressing marketplace conversations.We are always looking for people from across the industry to join us on FinTech Focus TV? Keen to get involved

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34:42

Don't Sell AI - Sell a Solution to a Problem | Ernst...

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2025/09/03

In the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Ernst Dolce, Co-Founder and CEO at Banqora, to explore how AI is tackling settlement failures, reducing infrastructure costs, and empowering financial institutions to scale with speed. If you're serious about the future of data, AI, and capital markets infrastructure, this is one you don’t want to miss. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more epis...

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34:10

Building a World First Financial Autopilot | Laura...

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2025/08/27

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Laura Cornely, CEO & Co-Founder at Count Finance, to explore the bold vision behind the first fully automated, regulated financial advisor app. From VC insights to scaling through the FCA Sandbox, Laura shares her founder journey, lessons from private equity, and what it takes to reshape personal finance in the UK and beyond. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For mor...

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38:35

How to Retain Fintech Talent by Building a Learning...

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2025/08/20

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Mike Clarke, Chief Executive Officer at Mallon Associates, to explore why customised training is more than just a perk, it’s a competitive advantage. From capturing institutional knowledge to creating tailored development programmes that boost retention, Mike shares actionable strategies that help businesses build loyal, high-performing teams in an industry where average tenure can be less than 18 months. FinTech Focus TV is powere...

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12:00

How to Get Real Value From AI & Data | Julia...

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2025/08/15

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Julia Bardmesser, CEO of Data4Real LLC, to unpack how businesses can unlock real value from AI and data, not just buzzwords. From her work with global organisations to her lectures at NYU, Julia shares why effective data strategies start with business goals, not tech tools. If you're navigating digital transformation, this episode will challenge how you think about value, culture, and impact. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Star...

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27:00

From Legacy to Leveraged - Re-imagining the FX...

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2025/08/13

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Tom Darvall, Managing Director at Caplin Systems, to explore the cutting-edge shifts in trading tech, from voice to e-trading, AI-driven sales desks, and how Caplin is driving digital transformation across capital markets. From improving sales productivity to delivering seamless client experiences, Tom shares powerful insights into the future of FX, digital assets, and what’s next for modern trading platforms. FinTech Focus TV i...

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13:00

A ‘how to’ Guide to Build a Data Platform |

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2025/08/11

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded at the AI in Capital Markets Summit in NYC, Toby sits down with Mick Hittesdorf, OneTick Cloud Product Architect at OneMarketData, for a deep dive into the real foundations of AI success in capital markets. From embracing interoperability and open data formats to building trust through data quality and governance, this episode explores how OneMarketData is enabling the next generation of market data innovation. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harri...

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13:18

The AI Education Revolution | Kieran Seaward,...

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2025/08/08

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Kieran Seaward, Director of Sales at Neueda, for a fascinating conversation on the evolving demands of talent, training, and technology in today’s capital markets. With a strong focus on AI readiness, Kieran shares how Neueda is supporting global financial institutions to close skills gaps, reduce churn, and future-proof their workforce. They explore what makes Belfast such a unique success story in FinTech, the importance of continuous l...

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30:35

Breaking the Model of Transformation | Brian Harkin,...

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2025/08/06

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb is joined by Brian Harkin, Head of Technology & Innovation at Centrus and author of Galapagos, for a powerful conversation about the true cost of failed transformation efforts, and what businesses can do differently. Brian shares the thinking behind the Galapagos Framework, the staggering statistics that inspired it, and why a human-centric approach is essential for real, lasting impact. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global...

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21:19

How AWS is unlocking innovation faster in Capital...

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2025/08/04

From GenAI to trading infrastructure, AWS is driving the evolution of capital markets, and we had the chance to explore it all with Alex Mirarchi, Head of Business Development for Financial Market Infrastructure and Trading at AWS. Recorded live at the Trading Tech Briefing NYC by A-Team Events, this episode of FinTech Focus TV, hosted by Toby Babb, dives into how AWS is enabling both fintech disruptors and global institutions to innovate faster, build trust, and redefine what’s possible in f...

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13:36

From Buy or Build to Buy & Build | Dan Davis, Head of...

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2025/08/01

On the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV recorded live at the A-Team Group's TradingTech Briefing in NYC, host Toby Babb sits down with Dan Davis, Head of Growth at Connamara Technologies, to explore how their EP3 platform is transforming exchange infrastructure and empowering market innovation. From buy-vs-build to real-time settlement, decentralised clearing to customer-led product development, this conversation dives deep into what’s next for exchange tech. FinTech Foc...

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28:53

What is Causing the Rapid Rise in Fraud? | Alyssa...

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2025/07/30

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Alyssa Iyer, Head of AML at Lynx Tech, for an unmissable conversation about how AI is transforming the fight against financial crime. Alyssa shares her journey from investigator to product leader, offering expert insights into how Lynx Tech is using adaptive AI to outpace increasingly sophisticated criminal networks. They explore why traditional fraud detection methods are no longer enough, how financial institutions can balance seamless ...

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12:55

Why Development has

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2025/07/28

Recorded live at TradingTech Briefing in NYC, this episode features Andrew George, Markets Trading Controls and Technology Lead at 3Forge, in conversation with Toby Babb. From real-time risk and algorithmic trading to the evolving role of IT in finance, Andrew shares how 3Forge is empowering non-traditional tech teams to build scalable, lightning-fast solutions, without the legacy burden. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. ...

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17:34

Proactive surveillance, Bad Data and the Raised...

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2025/07/25

Recorded live at the AI in Capital Markets Summit, this episode features a brilliant conversation between Toby Babb and Ozzie Berrios, Senior Pre-Sales Specialist at SteelEye. Ozzie shares front-line insights into how SteelEye is leveraging AI to revolutionise voice surveillance, reduce false positives, and prepare clients for the ever-evolving demands of global regulators. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. ...

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31:56

Embracing AI - Why traditional funds are getting left...

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2025/07/23

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with the Managing Partner and Founder of Orchid, Zuber Seth, to unpack his extraordinary journey, at just 22, Zuber Seth is already transforming the future of asset management Zuber shares how Orchid evolved from a hedge fund concept backed by the Kuwait Investment Authority into a powerful AI platform that automates everything from model research to macro analysis. He explains why he believes “SaaS is dead,” how AI is democratising asset ma...

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12:34

Innovations & Venues | Krissy Lawler, Business...

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2025/07/21

In this special episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded at the TradingTech Briefing in New York, Toby is joined by Krissy Lawler, Business Development at OneChronos. Krissy dives into how OneChronos is challenging convention in US equities, FX, and beyond, bringing optimisation and auction-based innovation to market structure. They explore interdisciplinary talent, venue evolution across asset classes, and why fresh perspectives are essential to driving FinTech forward. FinTech Focu...

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13:41

The Evolution of AI in Capital Markets | Theo Bell,...

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2025/07/18

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded at the AI in Capital Markets Summit in NYC, Toby Babb sits down with Theo Bell, Head of AI Product at Rimes, for a dynamic conversation that explores the practical realities of AI in capital markets. From overcoming data quality challenges to embedding intelligent agents into enterprise systems, Theo shares how Rimes is helping clients move beyond AI hype and into meaningful innovation. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global...

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32:09

Fixed Income and the Past, Present & Future of Market...

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2025/07/16

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Chris Heffernan, Global Head of Fixed Income at Trading Technologies, for a powerhouse conversation on the evolution of fixed income trading. From the rise of EMS platforms and the role of AI to the future of multi-asset trading desks, this is an unmissable deep dive into market structure, innovation, and the next wave of trading technology. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. F...

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17:11

AI-Driven Front Office Automation | Richard Leader,...

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2025/07/14

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV Toby is joined by Richard Leader, Co-Founder of FastFin and FXswapX, at the TradingTech Briefing New York, for an electrifying conversation on the real-world use cases of AI in capital markets. From automating front-office workflows to building an ECN powered by GenAI, Richard unpacks what it means to be truly AI-forward, without the buzzwords. Hear how FastFin is challenging legacy thinking, what’s behind their FX swaps innovation, and why AI isn’t replaci...

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18:55

Driving Engagement Through Video | John Glover,...

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2025/07/11

In this special edition of FinTech Focus TV, recorded live at The Summit for Wealth Management, Toby sits down with John Glover, Co-Founder of Money Alive, to explore how video-first solutions are transforming client engagement, improving compliance with Consumer Duty, and reshaping the future of financial advice. Discover how Money Alive is helping firms educate clients, personalise comms at scale, and make wealth management truly digital. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr...

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32:24

Breaking FinTech: Innovation and the Changing Face of...

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2025/07/09

Toby Babb sits down with Peter McStay, Head of EMEA at OptimX Markets, for a high-impact conversation on building innovation from the ground up in electronic trading. From navigating procurement challenges to scaling across Europe and the US simultaneously, Peter shares honest insights on launching in a complex market—and why early adopters like BMO are key to industry evolution. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes o...

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