At the Forefront Podcast

In this episode of "At the Forefront: Fintech Conversations", we're joined by Khody Azmoon, Co-Founder and CEO of Blox Markets, a retail-focused US equities trading venue set to launch in 2025. Delve into how Khody and the Blox Markets team are bridging the gap between retail and institutional investors through their innovative venue. Plus, hear Khody's predictions for the ATS and market structure...

In the latest episode of "At the Forefront", our VP and Head of Content Sam Belden is joined by Shelley Magee of advanced analytics and data solutions provider ActiveViam to discuss her new role as CEO, her vision for the company's future and how its Atoti solution is making a difference for financial firms making data-driven decisions.

In the latest CMO edition of "At the Forefront", Managing Partner Eric Soderberg and EVP Jed Hamilton explore how press releases can make an impact beyond securing media coverage, and how they can be leveraged to engage various audiences including clients, prospects, and employees. Tune in to learn more about the diverse benefits of issuing press releases and how they can positively impact yo...

In today's episode of At the Forefront, we welcome Jonathan Birnbaum (Founder and CEO of OpenYield), Marty Mannion (Managing Director and Co-Head, TD Securities) and Barnet Sherman (Boston University professor and Forbes contributor) for a roundtable discussion on innovation in the bond market. Tune in to learn more about how forces like automation and AI are lowering investment barriers and unloc...

In this episode of At the Forefront, we sit down with AFX CEO John Shay and Marco Macchiavelli, Assistant Professor of Finance at UMass Amherst for a discussion on benchmark interest rates in the overnight lending market. We unpack the value of credit-sensitive rates in the post-LIBOR era and why they're so important for commercial and regional banks today, and explore how AMERIBOR, AFX's benchmar...

In this episode of At the Forefront, Account Manager Lindsey Patterson is joined by AJ Wilcox, Founder of B2Linked, to discuss all things LinkedIn Ads for B2B firms. Lindsey and AJ discuss key tactics for targeting a niche audience, the best metrics for measuring success and some emerging trends in LinkedIn Ads.

In this episode of At the Forefront, our VP and Head of Content Sam Belden sits down with Account Manager Lindsey Patterson to discuss Forefront’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) program and our ongoing involvement with Rides FAR as we gear up for this year's ride

In this special CMO Edition of our At the Forefront podcast, Co-Managing Partners Eric Soderberg and Mark Dowd discuss Forefront's recently launched "Be Next" campaign, which highlights our firm's transformational work for clients, displays the substantial value we've created and challenges other B2B fintech leaders to "be next."  Tune in to hear more about four companies we’ve propelled to m...

Kirill Bensonoff, CEO and Co-Founder of New Silver, a fintech providing fast, convenient and flexible capital to real estate investors, joins to discuss the real estate investment landscape and how technological innovations like blockchain and AI can bring efficiency to the space.

In the latest episode of At the Forefront, our VP & Head of Content Sam Belden is joined by Steve Dooley of Convera to discuss Convera’s Fintech 2025+ report, which examines key trends in the cross-border payments industry and the major trends and technologies impacting global commerce today.   

In this episode of At the Forefront, our VP & Head of Content Sam Belden is joined by Jim Toes of Security Traders Association and Jim Hyde of NYSE to discuss STA's 91st Annual Market Structure Conference, taking place September 18-20 in Orlando. Tune in to learn more about the conference’s new location, what attendees and sponsors can expect onsite and some of the exciting topics on this...

In this episode of "At the Forefront", Q4 Capital Advisors ' Ronan Donohue returns to the podcast to discuss the benefits of AI for insurance firms. Ronan and our VP and Head of Content Sam Belden dive into some examples of successful adoption and the practical considerations for firms as they look to map out their AI strategy.

In this episode, n-Tier's Dave Emero and Forefront's Sam Belden sit down to discuss the impact of the forthcoming SEC Rule 13f-2 and how n-Tier can help firms adapt to the shifting regulatory landscape.

In this episode of At the Forefront, Managing Partner Eric Soderberg sits down with Account Executive Alexandra Benavides to discuss how and why B2B fintechs should maintain a robust internal communications program. Tune in to learn how effective internal comms can create a well-informed workplace, boost employee morale and strengthen your brand.

In this episode of our At the Forefront podcast, Forefront SAE Lindsey Patterson joins VP and Head of Digital Amanda Perrucci to discuss how B2B fintech marketers can most effectively leverage LinkedIn ads to generate brand awareness, website traffic and sales leads. Plus, discover the top ad format marketers should be thinking more about in 2024.

In the latest episode of At the Forefront, Estella LLC Principal Jeffrey Estella returns to the podcast to discuss LSEG’s decision to sunset its REDI EMS and other examples of technology sunsets and forced migrations. Tune into his full conversation with Forefront VP and Head of Content Sam Belden.

In this episode of At the Forefront, VP and Head of Content Sam Belden sits down with BXS CEO Steve Bonanno to discuss Rule 605 reform – the mistakes firms are already making regarding the new requirements, how BXS is helping its clients prepare and what this shift will mean for the wider regulatory landscape.

In this CMO Edition of our At the Forefront podcast, VP and Head of Content Sam Belden sits down with SAE Sam Raffalli to discuss how PR professionals can most effectively pitch the media and build relationships in an increasingly digital world. Tune in to hear Sam discuss his major takeaways from our "Reporters on the Record" series, media relations best practices and more.

In this episode of At the Forefront, our VP and Head of Content Sam Belden joins SAE Victoria DaSilva to discuss SEO basics for B2B fintech firms. Tune in for some no-nonsense tips on how to enhance your website's ranking and reach your target audience.

In this episode of At the Forefront, Q4 Capital Advisors Founder & Managing Partner Ronan Donohue joins our Head of Content Sam Belden for a discussion on how the traditional banking world is being transformed by innovative technologies like AI. Tune in for more insights on the risks, benefits and implications for the hiring landscape.

In this CMO Edition of At the Forefront, Forefront VP and Head of Content Sam Belden sits down with SVP CJ Lengua to discuss our recent Marketing Insights piece on the B2B fintech buyer's journey. Tune in to hear Sam's take on key marketing tactics you can employ to help streamline each phase of the sales process, prime your firm for growth and close more deals.

In this episode of At the Forefront, Tassat CPO Glendy Kam joins VP and Head of Content Sam Belden to discuss why the potential of blockchain is so much bigger than crypto alone, and how banks and fintechs are responding to the surge of innovation within this space.

In this CMO edition of "At the Forefront", marketing expert and Subjectline.com founder Jay Schwedelson joins our VP and Head of Digital Amanda Perrucci for an insightful discussion on email marketing trends and tips on how B2B fintechs can better leverage this powerful channel to engage their audience. 

In this episode of At the Forefront: Fintech Conversations, ViewTrade President – Brokerage Services James St. Clair sits down with Forefront SVP CJ Lengua to discuss the upcoming industry transition to T+1 settlement. With the new rule taking effect in two months, James and CJ discuss the importance of adequate preparation, concrete steps affected firms should take and how ViewTrade is helpi...

In this episode of our At the Forefront: Fintech Conversations podcast, Regnology CPO Linda Middleditch discusses the future of regulatory reporting: how regulators are changing their approach, how cloud migration and AI can help the industry adapt and more.