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In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, host Toby Babb is joined by Mike, a product and UX specialist with experience building, scaling, and exiting startups across FinTech and Web3.Recorded live at FinTech Connect in London, the conversation explores why simplicity has become one of the most important success factors in user experience, and why many digital products struggle not because of technology, but because they overlook real user needs.Mike shares insights from his journey transitioning from software development into product-led thinking, explaining how UX has evolved from a design function into a core business strategy. Drawing on experience working with global teams, mentoring at hackathons, and advising companies with live products in market, he discusses why focusing on usability, planning, and user research can reduce costs and improve adoption.The episode also looks ahead to the future of UX in FinTech, including how leaders can better understand user behaviour, avoid over-engineering, and build products that people actually want to use.This episode is essential listening for FinTech founders, product leaders, engineers, and anyone involved in building digital products.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 Babb is joined by Steve Grob, Founder of Vision57, to explore why legacy technology continues to hold back innovation across FinTech and capital markets.Steve shares his perspective on why “rip and replace” strategies rarely work, how legacy systems are as much a mindset problem as a technology one, and why incremental change through ecosystems and interoperability is a more realistic path forward.They discuss transformation ROI, short-term wins versus long-term change, and what this means for banks, brokers, and FinTech vendors operating in highly regulated environments.This episode is a practical discussion for technology leaders, product teams, and FinTech professionals navigating modernisation in capital 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

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 Omar Dapul, CEO of Deepfaic, to explore one of the most urgent challenges facing financial services today: deepfake-driven fraud and the future of AI-powered identity protection.From multi-million–dollar fraud cases to the growing risks in EKYC, onboarding, call centres, and even recruitment, Omar breaks down why trust is becoming the new battleground, and how Deepfaic is building technology to defend it.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

We’re unwrapping something a little different this year… sandwiches, AI innovation, and two incredible guests who brings it all together.In this festive episode, Toby is joined by Sophonie Robichon, Head of Marketing & Communications and Neil Weatherall, Business Development EMEA at Boltzbit, one of the most exciting AI companies transforming how financial services unlock the value of their data.From explosive growth and breakthrough AI applications to the ultimate Christmas sandwich taste test, this one is packed with insights, laughter, and festive chaos.05:45 - Marks and Spencers08:50 - Dom's Subs10:20 - Joe and the Juice13:02 - Black Pig21:05 - Bernie's22:40 - Subway25:25 - Sainsbury's26:40 - Bread & Truffle28:48 - Pret30:15 - Sandwich SandwichFinTech 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

Scams are becoming more sophisticated than ever — and anyone can fall victim.In the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded live at the Payments Association’s Financial Crime 360 event, Toby sits down with Alex Somervell, Co-Founder & CEO of Ask Silver, to explore how AI is transforming scam prevention for consumers.From personal stories to the rise of deepfake impersonation scams, Alex shares powerful insights on why fraud is skyrocketing and how Ask Silver’s AI tools are helping banks and consumers fight back.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

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

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 recorded live at Financial Crime 360, Toby sits down with Iain Armstrong from ComplyAdvantage for a powerful conversation on the future of financial crime, global sanctions, AI-driven fraud, and why vulnerability is everyone’s business.From provocative panel topics (“How could you be so stupid?”) to the launch of ComplyAdvantage’s new AI-powered platform Mesh, this live episode dives into the biggest challenges, and opportunities, shaping financial crime prevention in 2025 and beyond.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