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On this episode of FinTech Focus TV Toby is joined by Corstian Ten Hoor, Head of Quant Trading at All Options, for a brilliant conversation exploring the fast-moving world of market making, the reality of scaling a quant trading business, and his personal journey from graduate to leadership. Corstian shares his insights into All Options’ expansion into the US, the value of collaboration over compe...

In this exciting new episode of FinTech Focus TV , Toby is joined by Paul Brennan, Chief Strategy Officer at Imandra, for a truly forward-thinking discussion on how AI is reshaping the financial services landscape. Fresh from a high-impact roundtable at the UK Consulate in New York, Paul shares his global perspective on AI adoption across capital markets. From the foundations of symbolic AI and re...

“Where do we sit at the moment in the battle between good and evil?” On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb is joined by Riccardo Brizzi, Chief Commercial Officer at Feedzai.  Riccardo shares how his passion for fighting financial crime through AI-led innovation led him from advisory work to joining Feedzai full-time. He discusses the company’s end-to-end platform, their use of trusted dat...

Can a bank hit reset and come back stronger than ever? In this powerful episode of FinTech Focus TV, Chris Horn (CEO) and Tam Holmes (CCO) pull back the curtain on: 🔁 A bold rebrand and strategic refocus 💰 £60 million in fresh investment 🤖 Their vision for AI in payments and compliance 🌍 Why London is back in fashion as a global FinTech hub Recorded live at Pay360, this is a raw, honest, and o...

In this exclusive on-location episode of FinTech Focus TV, host Toby sits down with Vincent Grandjean, Founder & CEO of Propellant. Digital, at the vibrant FIX EMEA Trading Conference in London. Vincent brings over two decades of experience across equity and fixed income markets, and shares the remarkable journey behind the launch and rapid rise of Propellant. Digital. As a data analytics firm...

On the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Sid Jayakumar, Founder and CEO of Finster AI, for a powerful conversation that cuts through the noise around AI in financial services. From building foundational models at Google DeepMind to launching one of the most exciting AI startups in FinTech, Sid shares how Finster AI is helping tier-one banks and asset managers move beyond the hy...

FinTech Focus TV arrives at London’s ExCeL Centre for a special episode recorded live at Pay360 2025. Hosted by Toby Babb and Ian Bailey, this episode brings together some of the most influential voices in FinTech to explore the latest trends in payments, digital assets, compliance, embedded finance, smart data, and talent strategy. Featuring expert insights from Peter Theunis, Gabriele Zuliani, J...

In this powerful edition of FinTech’s DEI Discussions , Toby sits down with Dr Robert Barnes, Co-CEO of BPX and Managing Director of Anopolis, to unpack the evolving digital asset landscape and the legal milestones shaping the future of tokenisation. From BPX’s groundbreaking entry into the UK’s digital securities sandbox to insights from the T+1 settlement panel, this conversation is a must-liste...

In this episode, Toby Babb speaks with Ian Horne, Head of Content: Europe at Money20/20 , to explore the strategic thinking behind one of the world’s most prominent FinTech events. With over 9,000 attendees expected in Amsterdam this June, Ian shares how the team curates world-class content, fosters meaningful industry connections, and ensures the event delivers measurable value for delegates, spe...

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 digit...

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...

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 w...

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...

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. Fi...

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...

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 partne...

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 reg...

 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,...

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 Inves...

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 re...

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...

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 wit...

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 ho...

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,...

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 for...