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The next generation of trading leaders is no longer on the horizon, they’re already shaping the industry from within.In this episode of Fintech Focus TV, host Toby Babb sits down with three influential members of the FIX NextGen initiative: Rugiyya Gahramanli (LSEG), Alex Ings (UBS), and Christian Schmid (Cboe Clear).Together, they explore how FIX NextGen is redefining the way early-career professionals engage with electronic trading, financial technology and capital markets. From breaking down complex market infrastructure and FIX Protocol education to fostering mentorship, public speaking opportunities, and cross-firm collaboration, this conversation reveals how the initiative is preparing future leaders in a rapidly evolving industry.You’ll hear why market accessibility, representation and peer-driven learning are so critical for both firms and professionals and how initiatives like FIX NextGen can help close the skills gap while building a stronger, more diverse talent pipeline.Whether you’re building teams in financial services, exploring fintech career pathways, or want to understand how today’s trading ecosystem is evolving, this episode delivers actionable insight and inspiration.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

Recorded live at The Summit for Wealth Management 2025, this episode features Toby Babb in conversation with Toby Brown, Senior Account Executive at Beauhurst. They dive into how data is transforming client acquisition strategies in wealth management, from identifying high-growth founders before they exit to helping advisors reframe their approach to sales.It’s a fascinating discussion about using intelligent, data-led insights to build meaningful relationships, uncover hidden opportunities, and drive more efficient business development.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 Babb sits down with Robert Hupe, Management Consultant – Practice Head at Knadel Solutions Ltd.Robert shares invaluable insights from his recent talk at the Summit for Wealth Management, diving into how FinTechs and asset managers can maximise supplier partnerships, balance innovation with risk, and build scalable platforms for long-term growth. With a spotlight on consulting-tech convergence and the critical role of subject matter expertise, this is a must-listen for anyone shaping the future of wealth and asset management.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 week’s episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby reconnects with Tobias Sproehnle, CEO & Co-Founder of PANTA, to discuss disrupting the $25 trillion index industry.From his journey exiting Mortgage Benchmarks to building the operating system for modern index design and calculation, Tobias shares invaluable insights on innovation, adoption hurdles, and what it really takes to scale a FinTech startup that challenges tradition.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 FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Tom Doris, Head of Alpha Capture at Carlson Capital, L.P., for a conversation on the real-world impact of AI in financial markets.Recorded live at the FIX EMEA Trading Conference in London, this episode explores the practical applications of machine learning in trading, the cultural contrasts in tech adoption between the US and Europe, and why now is the time to embrace 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

What does the future of payments really look like? Recorded live at Pay360 2025, the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV features Saran Talasila, Payment Specialist at exactly.com, in conversation with host Ian Bailey.From split payments and open banking to the power of seamless integrations and live 24/7 support—Saran shares how exactly.com is simplifying global transactions and meeting the demands of modern merchants and consumers.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 joined by Corstian Ten Hoor, Head of Quant Trading at All Options, for a brilliant conversation exploring the fast-moving world of market making, the reality of scaling a quant trading business, and his personal journey from graduate to leadership.Corstian shares his insights into All Options’ expansion into the US, the value of collaboration over competition, and what it really takes to succeed in this competitive space. If you're passionate about FinTech, trading, or tech-driven finance, this episode is one 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

In this exciting new episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Paul Brennan, Chief Strategy Officer at Imandra, for a truly forward-thinking discussion on how AI is reshaping the financial services landscape.Fresh from a high-impact roundtable at the UK Consulate in New York, Paul shares his global perspective on AI adoption across capital markets. From the foundations of symbolic AI and reasoning engines to the implementation of intelligent agent systems, this episode tackles the major questions around trust, regulation, data transparency, and what it really takes to move from experimentation to enterprise-level success.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

“Where do we sit at the moment in the battle between good and evil?”On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb is joined by Riccardo Brizzi, Chief Commercial Officer at Feedzai. Riccardo shares how his passion for fighting financial crime through AI-led innovation led him from advisory work to joining Feedzai full-time.He discusses the company’s end-to-end platform, their use of trusted data to power fraud prevention, and the importance of a strong, positive culture. With new products like Scam Check and a strategic partnership with Mastercard, Feedzai is redefining how the FinTech industry tackles evolving threats.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

Can a bank hit reset and come back stronger than ever?In this powerful episode of FinTech Focus TV, Chris Horn (CEO) and Tam Holmes (CCO) pull back the curtain on:🔁 A bold rebrand and strategic refocus💰 £60 million in fresh investment🤖 Their vision for AI in payments and compliance🌍 Why London is back in fashion as a global FinTech hubRecorded live at Pay360, this is a raw, honest, and optimistic take on building a modern, relationship-driven digital bank.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