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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?
Get in touch: marketing@harringtonstarr.com
Episodes
486 episodes
How to Retain Fintech Talent by Building a Learning Environment | Mike Clarke, Chief Executive Officer at Mallon Associates
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 institution...
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How to Get Real Value From AI & Data | Julia Bardmesser, CEO of Data4Real LLC
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...
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From Legacy to Leveraged - Re-imagining the FX Trading Sales Desk | Tom Darvall, Managing Director at Caplin Systems
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 dig...
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A ‘how to’ Guide to Build a Data Platform |
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...
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The AI Education Revolution | Kieran Seaward, Director of Sales at Neueda
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...
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Breaking the Model of Transformation | Brian Harkin, Head of Technology & Innovation at Centrus
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 busines...
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30:35
How AWS is unlocking innovation faster in Capital Markets | Alex Mirarchi, Head of Business Development for Financial Market Infrastructure and Trading at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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.Record...
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From Buy or Build to Buy & Build | Dan Davis, Head of Growth at Connamara Technologies
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 ...
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What is Causing the Rapid Rise in Fraud? | Alyssa Iyer, Head of AML at Lynx Tech
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 pr...
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Why Development has Moved out of the IT Department in FS | Andrew George, Markets Trading Controls and Technology Lead at 3Forge
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...
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12:55
Proactive surveillance, Bad Data and the Raised Expectations of the Regulators | Ozzie Berrios, Senior Pre-Sales Specialist at SteelEye
Recorded live at the AI in Capital Markets Summit, this episode features a brilliant conversation between Toby Babb and Ozzie Berrios, Senior Pre-Sales Specialist at SteelEye.Ozzie shares front-line insights into ho...
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Embracing AI - Why traditional funds are getting left behind | Zuber Seth, Managing Partner and Founder of Orchid
In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with the Managing Partner and Founder of Orchid, Zuber Seth, to unpack his extraordinary journey, at just 22, Zuber Seth is already transforming the future of asset managementZuber shar...
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Innovations & Venues | Krissy Lawler, Business Development at OneChronos
In this special episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded at the TradingTech Briefing in New York, Toby is joined by Krissy Lawler, Business Development at OneChronos.Krissy dives into how OneChronos is chal...
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12:34
The Evolution of AI in Capital Markets | Theo Bell, Head of AI Product at Rimes
On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded at the AI in Capital Markets Summit in NYC, Toby Babb sits down with Theo Bell, Head of AI Product at Rimes, for a dynamic conversation that explores the practical realities of AI in capital markets...
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Fixed Income and the Past, Present & Future of Market Structure | Chris Heffernan, Global Head of Fixed Income at Trading Technologies
On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Chris Heffernan, Global Head of Fixed Income at Trading Technologies, for a powerhouse conversation on the evolution of fixed income trading.From the rise of EMS platforms and the ...
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AI-Driven Front Office Automation | Richard Leader, Co-Founder of FastFin and FXswapX
On this episode of FinTech Focus TV Toby is joined by Richard Leader, Co-Founder of FastFin and FXswapX, at the TradingTech Briefing New York, for an electrifying conversation on the real-world use cases of AI ...
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Driving Engagement Through Video | John Glover, Co-Founder of Money Alive
In this special edition of FinTech Focus TV, recorded live at The Summit for Wealth Management, Toby sits down with John Glover, Co-Founder of Money Alive, to explore how video-first solutions are transforming client engagement, i...
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18:55
Breaking FinTech: Innovation and the Changing Face of the Liquidity Scene | Peter McStay, Head of EMEA at OptimX Markets
Toby Babb sits down with Peter McStay, Head of EMEA at OptimX Markets, for a high-impact conversation on building innovation from the ground up in electronic trading.From navigating procurement challenges to scaling across ...
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32:24
Lessons from Buy & Build | Matt Rafalski, Head of Sales, North America at Velox
In this special edition of FinTech Focus TV, recorded live at the TradingTech Briefing in New York City, Toby sits down with Matt Rafalski, Head of Sales, North America at Velox.Matt shares his expert insights on how capital mar...
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The Real Impact of Pulling Back from DEI in FinTech | Jim Kaye, Executive Director at FIX Trading Community, and Scott Charity, Senior Market Intelligence Specialist and Regulatory Affairs at Berenberg, and FIX Trading Community, Board Member and Co-Chair
On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded at the FIX EMEA Trading Conference 2025. Toby is joined by Jim Kaye, Executive Director at FIX Trading Community, and Scott Charity, Senior Market Intelligence Specialist and Regulatory Aff...
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2025: The Year of Data Sharing | Nima Montazeri, Chief Product Officer at Liberis
In this brand-new episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Nima Montazeri, Chief Product Officer at Liberis, for a brilliant conversation exploring how embedded finance is revolutionising access to capital for small businesses global...
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28:02
Reinventing the Payment Card for the Digital Age | Dr. Adam Lowe, Chief Product & Innovation Officer at CompoSecure
On the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV recorded at Pay360, Ian Bailey sits down with Dr. Adam Lowe, Chief Product & Innovation Officer at CompoSecure, to explore how a metal card is transforming the way we think about secu...
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The Future of Security | PJ Di Giammarino, Founder and CEO at RegRisk Legal Solutions
In this episode of FinTech Focus TV filmed at the FIX EMEA Trading Conference, Toby is joined by PJ Di Giammarino, Founder and CEO at RegRisk Legal Solutions, for a powerful conversation on the evolving regulatory landscape in financial service...
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Agent to Agent - A Story of FinTech Evolution | Anvar Karimson, Group CTO at Kepler Cheuvreux, and Andrew Mahoney, Managing Director at FlexTrade
This episode dives deep into the power of AI, agent-to-agent communication, and how fast innovation can really move in the trading technology space. Toby is joined by Anvar Karimson, Group CTO at Kepler Cheuvreux, and Andrew Mahoney, Managing D...
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Why Content is at the Heart of Wealth Management | Emerson Welch, VP Global Marketing at Quark Software Inc.
Join Toby at The Summit for Wealth Management 2025, as he sits down with Emerson Welch, VP Global Marketing at Quark Software Inc., to explore how content automation is transforming wealth and asset management. From AI-powered documen...
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