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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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36:19

CoBa Kings - Solving Problems and Building an...

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2025/04/16

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 ...

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Innovation in Data and Analytics | Diana Stanescu,...

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2025/04/14

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, re...

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33:19

Creating a Platform for Innovation in AI | Olly...

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2025/04/11

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 ...

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ATTRACTING AND ENGAGING WORLD CLASS TECH TALENT AT...

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2025/04/09

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 te...

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15:08

From Academia to Alpha | with Michael Hayes, Samir...

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2025/04/07

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 a...

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12:05

Enhancing Trader Efficiency though Innovative...

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2025/04/04

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 impor...

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39:05

THE POWER OF BLOCKCHAIN AND THE STABLECOIN...

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2025/03/31

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 s...

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From Monolithic to agile Architectures in High...

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2025/03/28

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 Vel...

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40:54

bigdata.com and the Year of the AI Agent | Peter...

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2025/03/26

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 fina...

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44:31

The Evolution of FS Markets in 2025 | HFT Tech Trends...

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2025/03/24

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, ...

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39:44

SteelEye 2 Years on From Series B | Matt Smith, CEO...

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2025/03/19

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? - Ex...

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12:58

The new skill set for the AI World | Joe Ronan, Lead...

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2025/03/17

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 ...

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36:50

Capital Markets are Less Efficient Than 15 Years Ago...

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2025/03/12

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 ...

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13:29

Harnessing AI Data Driven Digital Transformation |...

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2025/03/10

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...

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33:24

Swift, innovation and the evolution of cross border...

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2025/03/05

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 cu...

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12:16

Leveraging Data as a Differentiator | Elliot Banks...

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2025/03/03

Unlocking the Power of Historical Data What’s the key to unlocking real value in AI, trading strategies, and market analytics? High-quality historical data. Live from TradingTech Summit London, this episode of FinTech Focus TV dives into the evolution of historical market data and its role in shaping smarter trading decisions. Toby sits down with Elliot Banks, Chief Product Officer at BMLL, and Ben Collins, Head of Sales (EMEA & APAC) at BMLL, to explore how firms are leveraging level 3...

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32:52

Innovation in Financial Markets and Why Quality is...

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2025/02/26

Innovation in Financial Markets and why Quality is the new Speed... Toby is delighted to welcome Scott Bradley, CEO at OneChronos Markets UK on the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV. Scott shares insights into how OneChronos is redefining execution services with advanced auction theory, smart market models, and a fresh approach to liquidity. From hyper-growth in the U.S. to expanding into the UK and Amsterdam, this episode is packed with expert insights on innovation, market efficiency, and ...

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The FIX EMEA Trading Conference 2025. A year not to...

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2025/02/24

Is the Future of Trading Ready for Its Next Evolution? In the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Rebecca Healey and Matt Coupe, Co-Chairs of FIX EMEA, for an exclusive look into the upcoming FIX EMEA Trading Conference. They dive into how FIX is shaping the future of trading and data standards, the growing impact of AI and innovation in fintech, and why NextGen talent and diversity are more important than ever. Rebecca and Matt also reveal what to expect at this y...

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33:27

Technology, Teams and Innovation: The FinTech...

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2025/02/19

How Do You Build a FinTech That Lasts? In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, host Toby Babb sits down with Igor Tomych, Founder & CEO at DashDevs, to explore the key ingredients behind a thriving FinTech business. From team structures and organisational agility to innovation trends and the evolving FinTech landscape, Igor shares his expert insights on navigating rapid technological change. Discover how DashDevs has built a global presence, why ecosystem-...

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39:24

How to Compete with Bulge Brackets Through Tech...

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2025/02/12

How Can Smaller Firms Outpace Giants in FinTech Innovation Tune in to the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, hosted by Toby, featuring Will Winter-Saile, Managing Director at Redburn Atlantic. Discover how Will and his team are driving cutting-edge advancements in trading technology, balancing innovation with agility, and redefining how smaller firms can compete with industry giants. From tackling the build vs. buy debate to leveraging partnerships for growth. FinTech Focus T...

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