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In the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Paul Bowhay, SVP and FinTech Lead at Hotwire, to unpack the power of storytelling, brand strategy, and authenticity in FinTech. From navigating funding rounds to finding your USP and cutting through the noise, this conversation is packed with insights on how effective comms and marketing can supercharge growth in a competitive market....

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, filmed at this year’s Future of Capital Markets Tech Summit: Buy AND Build Event, Toby sat down with Diana Stanescu, Finance and Capital Markets at Keysight Technologies, to explore how speed, quality, and trust are redefining the trading technology landscape. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr , global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For mo...

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with David Marcos, Founder and Managing Partner at Quantoro Technologies , to explore how AI agents are redefining trading, portfolio management, and the investor experience. From simplifying complex investment strategies to the rise of AI-powered decision-making, this conversation dives into how technology is transforming finance, and what’s com...

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Matt Mcloughlin, Strategic CEO, COO & CCO, to explore how technology, transformation, and leadership are redefining the future of finance. From AI adoption and scalable data strategies to leadership in high-performance environments, Matt shares his insights on what it takes to build truly innovative, future-ready financial organisations....

On this week’s episode of FinTech Focus TV , Toby welcomes back Rupak Ghose, Strategic Writer and Advisor, for an in-depth discussion on the evolution of hedge funds, market structure, and the shifting dynamics of modern finance. From the rise of multi-strategy pod shops to the transformation of FinTech and trading, Rupak shares unique insights drawn from his decades-long career, including his tim...

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Richard Bell, Head of Engineering at CoinShares, to explore how innovation, modular design, and the convergence of TradFi and DeFi are reshaping the digital asset landscape. From $10B under management to CoinShares’ upcoming NASDAQ listing, Richard shares how engineering excellence and bold innovation are driving the future of investing, and...

On the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Naufal Sarghini, Founder of SM Netzero, to explore how data, automation, and a purpose-led mindset can help businesses take action on sustainability. Discover how Naufal’s platform is empowering companies to track emissions, meet regulatory demands, and build a greener future, one integration at a time. FinTech Focus TV is powered by H...

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with James Dawson, CEO and Founder of Humble Technology, for an unfiltered conversation about the realities of scaling sales teams in high-growth FinTech environments.  Drawing on his experience at ICAP, OpenFin, and now Humble Technology, James shares his insights on what makes a great sales leader, why culture beats targets, and how to create a...

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby catches up with Scott Govoni to discuss how the FIX Trading Community continues to strengthen collaboration and innovation across the financial markets ecosystem. Scott shares exciting insights into the upcoming Americas Trading Conference in New York, from key topics like AI in trading, 24/5 markets, digital assets, and market structure to how FIX brings...

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Roger Balch , Chief Commercial Officer at ETPLink, to explore how they’re transforming one of the most overlooked areas in financial services: the ETF creation and redemption process. This episode dives into: - Why the ETF primary market is due for a tech overhaul - How DLT and smart contracts are enabling real efficiency - What it takes to sc...

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Daniel Curry, Chief Revenue Officer at Connamara, to explore how a 25-year-old capital markets firm is embracing innovation without compromising its reputation for delivering certainty. From the successful spinout of EP3 to pioneering exchange technology and helping clients migrate from legacy systems to microservices architecture, Dan...

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Jim Sadler, Chief Product, Technology and Operations Officer at AutoRek, for a powerful conversation on one of the most transformative topics in financial services today: agent-to-agent collaboration and the real-world application of AI. Jim shares his expert view on how we move beyond the hype and into the practical, exploring the shift from...

This week on FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Matt Dangerfield, Director at Financial Technology Advisors, for a look into the pioneering edge of FinTech, from fractional CTO work and Web3 innovation to Dev Everything culture, vibe coding, and the AI–crypto convergence. With over 45 engagements in 10 years across AR/VR, front office trading, blockchain, and beyond, Matt shares practical insig...

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 p...

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...

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 team...

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 c...

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...

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 OneMarketDat...

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...

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 approa...

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 disr...

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 develop...

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 tradition...

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...