FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington Starr

Is This the Future of Global Payments? On the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Adam Swartzbaugh, CEO and Co-Founder of Almond FinTech, for an extraordinary conversation about the future of global money movement, financial inclusion, and blockchain innovation. Almond FinTech is not just another player in the FinTech space; they’re revolutionising cross-border payments by leveraging blockchain technology to deliver faster, cheaper, and more secure transactions. Adam shares the story behind Almond FinTech’s success and how they’re empowering financial institutions to reshape the global economy.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

Digital Assets Unveiled...  Join our host Toby Babb as he speaks with Lona Mozumder, Director of Commercial Strategy at Cloudburst Technologies, recorded live at the FIX Americas conference in New York. In this episode, they dive into the world of digital assets, discussing the importance of trust, regulation and the future of cryptocurrency.  Lona shares insights on how Cloudburst Technologies is tackling challenges in the crypto space, ensuring compliance and consumer protection as the market continues to evolve. 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

What makes AiMi the right tool to address age-old people problems in financial services? On the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV , Toby welcomes Ollie Cadman, CEO & Founder of AiMi to the show.Ollie shares insights from his 20-year journey in financial services, the innovative story behind AiMi, and the powerful role of generative AI in transforming infrastructure and change management. Discover how AiMi is set to redefine productivity in financial markets and learn valuable lessons from Ollie’s founder experience. 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

A 30-Year Legacy – What’s Its Impact on Today’s Market?Tune in to the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV as Toby sits down with Gregg Drumma, Founder of Gamma Three Trading, recorded live at the FIX Americas Conference in New York City! Gregg shares his journey from the early days of the FIX protocol to founding Gamma Three, offering invaluable insights on the evolution of electronic trading and the growing importance of FIX in the modern tech landscape.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

Is AI the Future of Financial Services? In the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by special guest Rebecca Healey. They tackle the pressing topic of AI in financial markets, from opportunities to challenges and everything in between.In this insightful conversation, Rebecca discusses her latest report, AI Beyond the Hyperbole, where she breaks down the myths and unveiling practical use cases. They dive into AI’s role in enhancing workflows, its limitations, and the opportunities it creates, all while keeping the human in the loop. 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

T+1: The Game-Changer for Global Financial Markets.In our latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, filmed live from the FIX Americas Trading Event in New York City, our host Toby is joined by David Kirby, Managing Director at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC).David shares insights on the industry’s collaborative approach to the T+1 settlement cycle and how DTCC is driving operational efficiency in the global financial markets. They also dive into how lessons from the US market are shaping the future of trading in Europe 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

Redefining Risk Management In this weeks episode of FinTech Focus TV as Toby Babb speaks with Ben Davis from Native. Ben shares his unique journey from broking to founding Native, a company at the forefront of digital asset insurance. Discover how Native is tackling the industry's biggest challenges, redefining risk management, and pioneering solutions that are reshaping the future of crypto.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

“What did we learn from T plus one? And has the industry benefited from going T plus one?” On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby welcomes Ignatius John, Vice President at Broadridge, for an insightful discussion recorded live at the FIX Americas Conference in New York City. In this episode, Ignatius shares his expertise on the pivotal shift to T+1 settlement and its impact on the industry. The pair also explore the lessons learned, the challenges faced, and the bright future of automation in the financial services sector. 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

How can AI-driven tools redefine success in modern trading?In this special alfresco New York City edition of FinTech Focus TV, Toby reconnects with Daniel Shepherd, CEO of BTON, to discuss the evolution of BTON's cutting-edge AI-driven trading solutions. Daniel shares insights on BTON’s transition to an API-based model that seamlessly integrates with trading systems, offering powerful data-driven recommendations to optimize broker routing. The conversation explores the increasing role of AI in trading, emphasizing its necessity for firms seeking an edge in the competitive financial landscape. Daniel highlights the collaborative nature of data in driving better outcomes and shares plans for BTON’s expansion across key U.S. financial hubs. 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

Live from the FIX Americas Trading Conference, Toby is joined by Erin Stanton, Global Head of Portfolio and Trading Analytic Client Support and Kevin O’Connor, Analytics and Workflow Technology of Virtu Financial.Erin and Kevin share insights into Virtu’s client-centered models, which address the unique challenges of multi-asset data, and reveal how AI is helping them unlock new perspectives in financial analysis.Tune in to learn about the importance of precision, actionable insights, and client-driven solutions in leveraging AI to support smarter trading.Learn more about the FIX Trading Community and upcoming events here: https://www.fixtrading.org/events/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