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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

In this exclusive on-location episode of FinTech Focus TV, host Toby sits down with Vincent Grandjean, Founder & CEO of Propellant.Digital, at the vibrant FIX EMEA Trading Conference in London.Vincent brings over two decades of experience across equity and fixed income markets, and shares the remarkable journey behind the launch and rapid rise of Propellant.Digital. As a data analytics firm focused on fixed income, the company is transforming how banks, asset managers, and trading venues access and act on public datasets.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 joined by Sid Jayakumar, Founder and CEO of Finster AI, for a powerful conversation that cuts through the noise around AI in financial services.From building foundational models at Google DeepMind to launching one of the most exciting AI startups in FinTech, Sid shares how Finster AI is helping tier-one banks and asset managers move beyond the hype and into real, measurable productivity gains. They dive into the challenges of procurement and regulation, the power of AI-driven workflows, and what true adoption looks like in a risk-averse industry.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 arrives at London’s ExCeL Centre for a special episode recorded live at Pay360 2025. Hosted by Toby Babb and Ian Bailey, this episode brings together some of the most influential voices in FinTech to explore the latest trends in payments, digital assets, compliance, embedded finance, smart data, and talent strategy.Featuring expert insights from Peter Theunis, Gabriele Zuliani, James Johansen, Stephen Winyard, Aron Alexander, Sara Cass, Wasim Mushtaq, Sean Forward, Gary Palmer, Subramaniam, and Jesper Domargård, this is a must-watch for anyone navigating the future of financial technology.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