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In this episode of FinTech Focus TV recorded live at the Future of Capital Markets Tech Summit: Buy AND Build Event 2025, Toby sits down with Paul Humphrey, CEO and Elliot Banks, CPO of BMLL to discuss how historical market data is reshaping trading technology.From the shift from build vs buy to build on trust, to why data quality is the foundation of every successful AI and machine learning application, Paul and Elliot share how BMLL is redefining what it means to innovate in market data.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com

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.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com

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.From Keysight Technologies acquisition of InstrumentiX to the evolving “buy and build” mindset across trading infrastructure, this episode uncovers how firms can balance ultra-low latency, precision, and resilience in today’s markets.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com

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 coming next.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.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.They also dive into the growing opportunities in the Middle East and why this region is fast becoming a global hub for FinTech innovation.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com

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 time at ICAP, his Substack success, and his work advising global financial institutions.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com

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 why now is the time to innovate, innovate, innovate.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com

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 Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com

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 an environment where success becomes inevitable.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com

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 together global participants to create a more efficient and connected trading environment.They explore why community-driven engagement, open standards, and collaboration between firms, vendors, and regulators are crucial to the future of capital markets, and how events like FIX’s are helping shape the conversation.If you’re passionate about FinTech, trading technology, and the evolution of electronic markets, this is an episode packed with insights you won’t want to miss.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com