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​We're back in the FinTech Focus Studio, and this time Toby is delighted to welcome Alasdair Haynes, CEO of Aquis Exchange PLC, to the show. Alasdair and his team have built a truly impressive business, one that is handing over a legacy to the next generation of our industry. Alasdair explains why they have assumed the role of  'a next-generation stock exchange'- a role they execute by embedding change and fighting industry stigmas.We are also exposed to the world of FinTech Unicorns, and the investment opportunities that come with this. And Alasdair shares how Aquis are using these new investments to reinvent trading, catalyse growth and better engage with expanding public markets.Thank you for joining us Alasdair!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

Welcome back to another episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia, where today we discuss the current market conditions, inspired by our upcoming magazine release, The Financial Technologist. As Toby gained a sneak peek of our upcoming magazine, the pair share their excitement for the release on Monday 25th July. This issue is a definitive guide to building an empowered industry, and Toby and Nadia discuss some key topics as we look at what the future of the industry looks like. It's an extraordinary market at the moment as we are seeing a huge amount of innovation, meaning that hiring and retaining talent has never been more prioritised by employers and Toby and Nadia tell us what employers should be doing to stand out in this competitive space. We also hear Toby and Nadia's learns for the week, and congratulations to this week's Starr's, Hannah Chowdhury and Ben Owen!Thank you for tuning into another episode of The Recruitment Round-Up.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 is delighted to welcome back Mark Beeston, Founder and Managing Partner at Illuminate Financial Management. With macroeconomics shifting at rates that we have never seen before, Mark joins us on the show to share his key insights into the current and upcoming market. We gain an exclusive look at what a good business model consists of, and the type of people who are ready to fuel those successful journeys. With important advice for companies who are looking for investors, Mark reveals all you need to know to achieve sustainable growth.If you are at Seed or A Level and are seeking advice or are simply interested in venture capital, investors, business solutions, the talent shortage or great resignation- you don't want to miss this episode!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

Welcome to this weeks episode of the Recruitment Round-Up.Today's conversation is centred around change and Toby starts by talking about the upcoming documentary, The Era of Convergence, which we are producing to analyse the merging of traditional finance (TradFi) with decentralised finance (DeFi). It's a really exciting time for the finance world and we're thrilled to be producing this doc which is set to feature some pioneering voices in the space. Following the theme of "old meets new", Nadia shares the interesting conversations she had with clients this week which involved looking at new and inviting ways to engage with talent during the hiring process. Nadia states, "brilliant conversations aren't always easy conversations" as she shares how she is working with her clients to encourage more engaging and productive methods of interviewing, rather than sticking to what they know.Finally, the pair reflect on this week's highlights and shares their Starrs of the Week – well done Rebecca and Harriet!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 back in the FinTech Focus Studio, and this time Toby is delighted to welcome Ali Mashoofi, CEO and Co-Founder of Alfo Deep Tech, to the show.Ali and his team have founded a truly impressive business that is breaking access barriers to transformative AI technology, catalysing development across our industry at an impressive space.Providing unique solutions to global clientele, Ali shares how they have been able to instil confidence in people that their new product can outperform the tried and tested pieces. In a landscape where change is inevitable, it can still be difficult to truly embed that change- but Ali reveals the approach and mindsets that Alfo Deep Tech to swiftly impact the industry. We also learn what it takes to become a FinTech Unicorn, and what is next for this truly impressive firm.Thank you for joining us Ali!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

This week on The Recruitment Round-Up, Toby and Nadia address the evolution of recruitment. How far has the sector progressed? How far do we still have to go?It' always fascinating to reflect on the past 20 years (even the past 20 months!) and consider just how much the practice of recruitment has changed. From digitalisation, to hyper-personalisation, FinTech has become a people-focused service- and the industries they serve have inherently become better for it.Toby and Nadia share how they have seen attitudes shift and the work they have done to catalyse the evolution of FinTech from a taboo, money-centric space , to one that better prioritises candidates and clients.Get an exclusive look at the ethos and values of Harrington Starr that ensure we are contributing to a positive evolution. And hear Toby and Nadia's learns for the week, and congratulations to this weeks Starr's, Oliver Silver and Alexandra White!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 return to the FinTech Focus Studio, and this time Toby is joined by the brilliant Chaim Hack, Head of Business Development at Coremont.Chaim will be familiar to many across the industry, being a prominent and successful networker, building fruitful relationships across the space. This has served him well since joining Coremont, and his innate personable nature has aided the business in growing from strength to strength.We gain a better understanding of Coremont's position in the marketplace, and the people and technology strategies they are deploying to give them a competitive edge.This is a truly fantastic episode- thank you for joining us Chaim!And we can't wait to see Coremont expand on their thoughts in the upcoming edition of The Financial Technologist!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 is excited to welcome Mack Gill, COO, Board Member and David Pearson, Product Manager at Torstone Technology.With a lot of excitement in the marketplace at the moment, Mack and David join Toby to give their views and predictions on the ever-increasing revolutionary storm that's out there. From new, cutting-edge Post-Trade Tech, to the rising challenges faced by clients, we are exposed to the implications of this rapid change.'Talent attracts talent' and we are delighted that two of Torstone Technology's world-class team are here to share how they continue to create a workplace where people can learn and develop. And as we are witnessing a generational change in leadership, the pair also reveal how they are ensuring their development strategy remains relevant to new workplace culture demands.In talks around opportunity and efficiency, Mack and David also share what we can expect from Torstone Technology very soon- and what this means for the wider marketplace!Connect with us on LinkedIn.Visit our website for more FinTech insights, jobs, or if you're looking to hire top talent.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

Welcome back to another episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia, where today we discuss talent experience.Today's episode is inspired by a recent conversation Nadia had in our London office with Hari S, as they discussed a candidate's experience which went viral on LinkedIn. Having great exposure in this topic, Toby and Nadia discuss how we can get better as employers, whilst investing, keeping, growing and evaluating talent in a better way.Toby and Nadia highlight the importance of having an engaging brand and business, as well as creating a unique employee experience- from interview stage and onboarding to promotion and progression. And we close with our exciting stories of the week, such as Toby's trip to our Belfast office, Nadia's speaking slot at the Westminster Business Forum conference and we also celebrate the Starr's of the Week (congratulations to Old Knight and the Belfast crew, especially Tiernan!).Thank you for tuning into another episode of The Recruitment Round-Up.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

Toby is joined by Alastair Rutherford, Managing Director at Ascendant Strategy, on this episode of FinTech Focus TV.Ascendant Strategy was established to truly maximise and embed efficiency into the Post-Trade process. The Pandemic revealed flaws in this space; and as FinTech acceleration continued, Post-Trade was placed under increasing demand to keep-up.Alastair's approach to business allows him to build a solution with the intricate needs of clients in mind. Business doesn't always need to be sales orientated; instead place a focus on authentic relationships that will entrench reflective collaboration and better the entire industry.Citing numerous industry front-runners and the work they have done to better their efficiency and impact the industry, Alastair exposes us to the brilliant actuality of his conversation with Toby. Thank you Alastair for joining us on this eye-opening episode of FinTech Focus TV!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