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FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington Starr
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? Or know someone ideal for the show?
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Episodes
439 episodes
What Does the Ultimate High-Performance Architecture Look Like? | Deepak Dhayatker, Chief Technology Officer at Rapid Addition Limited
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,&nbs...
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Start up to Scale up - Big Wins and Tough Lessons - A Remarkable FinTech Journey | Amplifi Capital
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 incredi...
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CoBa Kings - Solving Problems and Building an Outstanding FinTech | Nick Simpson and Carl Hasty
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.<...
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Innovation in Data and Analytics | Diana Stanescu, Director of Finance and Capital Markets and Clive Posselt, Commercial Director
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 Dir...
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Creating a Platform for Innovation in AI | Olly Downs, Chief Technology and AI Officer at Curinos
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. Wi...
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ATTRACTING AND ENGAGING WORLD CLASS TECH TALENT AT TRANSFICC | Tom McKee, Co-Founder of TransFICC
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...
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From Academia to Alpha | with Michael Hayes, Samir Shah, Revant Nayar, Ilya Voytov and Amrita Tiwari
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 & CI...
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Enhancing Trader Efficiency though Innovative Solutions | Dina Dede, Principal Technical Program Manager at Microsoft
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 futu...
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THE POWER OF BLOCKCHAIN AND THE STABLECOIN GAME-CHANGER | Richard Crook, CEO at Deus X Pay
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 payment...
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From Monolithic to agile Architectures in High Performance Trading Systems |
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 m...
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bigdata.com and the Year of the AI Agent | Peter Hafez, Chief Data Scientist at RavenPack
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 s...
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The Evolution of FS Markets in 2025 | HFT Tech Trends 2025
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 a...
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SteelEye 2 Years on From Series B | Matt Smith, CEO at SteelEye
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. &n...
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The new skill set for the AI World | Joe Ronan, Lead Engineer EMEA at 3forge
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 ev...
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Capital Markets are Less Efficient Than 15 Years Ago and How AI is Changing That | Bin Ren, Founder & CEO at SigTech
AI, Capital Markets & The Future of FinanceThe 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, resh...
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Harnessing AI Data Driven Digital Transformation | Monika Fernando, Head of Global FI Client Data Analytics & Head of FI eTrading Strategy EAP at TD Securities
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 Secur...
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Swift, innovation and the evolution of cross border payments | Nick Kerigan, Managing Director and Head of Innovation at Swift
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 o...
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Leveraging Data as a Differentiator | Elliot Banks and Ben Collins, BMLL
Unlocking the Power of Historical DataWhat’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 div...
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Innovation in Financial Markets and Why Quality is the New Speed | Scott Bradley, CEO at OneChronos Markets UK
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 red...
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The FIX EMEA Trading Conference 2025. A year not to be missed for the Future of Finance | Rebecca Healey and Matt Coupe, Co-Chairs of FIX EMEA
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 Co...
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Technology, Teams and Innovation: The FinTech Landscape In 2025 | Igor Tomych, Founder & CEO at DashDevs
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....
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How to Compete with Bulge Brackets Through Tech Innovation | Will Winzor-Saile, Managing Director at Redburn Atlantic
How Can Smaller Firms Outpace Giants in FinTech InnovationTune in to the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, hosted by Toby, featuring Will Winter-Saile, Managing Director at Redburn Atlantic. Discover how Wi...
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The Stratospheric CEOs of Financial Services | Georgie Dickins, Author of Stratospheric CEOs and Managing Director & Co-Founder at Cajetan
What does it take to become a stratospheric CEO and build a culture of success? On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Georgie Dickins, Author of Stratospheric CEOs and Managing Director &...
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The Vision Behind Invest Connect | Ninika Nanda, Founder, CEO & CPO of Invest Connect Marketplace
Can Innovation and Collaboration Solve FinTech’s Biggest Challenges? Join us for an inspiring conversation on FinTech Focus TV, recorded live at FinTech Connect at the Excel Centre in London. Guest host Ian Bailey speaks with Nin...
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The Bitcoin Arms Race: How companies and Countries can Win the War | Peter Lane, Co-Founder & CEO of Jacobi Asset Management
Is Bitcoin the Key to Mainstream Financial Transformation? In the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Peter Lane, Co-Founder & CEO of Jacobi Asset Management, to explore how they're revolutionisin...
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