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FinTech Focus TV is hosted by Harrington Starr’s CEO, Toby Babb. This celebrated podcast invites the industry’s foremost thought leaders to share their role in driving innovation, growth, and technological change. From the merge of TradFi and DeFi, to the current state of FinTech investment opportunities, FinTech Focus TV places the spotlight on the most pressing marketplace conversations.We are always looking for people from across the industry to join us on FinTech Focus TV? Keen to get involved? Or know someone ideal for the show?Get in touch: marketing@harringtonstarr.com
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May 9, 2025 • 11min
The Next Frontier of Digital Assets | Dr Robert Barnes, Co-CEO at BPX and Managing Director at Anopolis
In this powerful edition of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Toby sits down with Dr Robert Barnes, Co-CEO of BPX and Managing Director of Anopolis, to unpack the evolving digital asset landscape and the legal milestones shaping the future of tokenisation.From BPX’s groundbreaking entry into the UK’s digital securities sandbox to insights from the T+1 settlement panel, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about innovation, regulation, and inclusion in financial 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

May 7, 2025 • 28min
Create The Future at Money20/20 Europe | Ian Horne, Head of Content: Europe at Money20/20
In this episode, Toby Babb speaks with Ian Horne, Head of Content: Europe at Money20/20, to explore the strategic thinking behind one of the world’s most prominent FinTech events. With over 9,000 attendees expected in Amsterdam this June, Ian shares how the team curates world-class content, fosters meaningful industry connections, and ensures the event delivers measurable value for delegates, speakers, and sponsors alike.Gain exclusive insight into what sets Money20/20 apart, from its rigorous speaker selection process to its bold approach to content and experience design.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

May 2, 2025 • 8min
The Future of Investment: Digital Assets & Tokenization | Madeleine Boys, Director of Programmes and Innovation at Global Digital Finance
We're excited to welcome Madeleine Boys, Director of Programmes and Innovation at Global Digital Finance, to this special episode of FinTech Focus TV, hosted by Toby and recorded at the FIX EMEA Trading Conference 2025. From tokenised money market funds to interoperability standards and institutional adoption, Madeleine sits down with Toby to share brilliant insights into the evolving digital asset landscape and why "the time is now" for real industry transformation.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

Apr 30, 2025 • 40min
Why you MUST lean into AI in Capital Markets Today | AI panel re-run
We’re bringing back one of our most talked-about FinTech Focus TV episodes—an unfiltered, high-impact panel on AI hosted by Toby.This conversation features Rebecca Healey, Daniel Shepherd, Paul Brennan, and Andy Simpson, exploring how AI is reshaping trading technology, the rise of agentic models, and why collaboration—not competition—is driving the next wave of innovation.From the realities of adoption to global arms races, regulatory challenges, and practical use cases, this episode delivers sharp insight into where AI in financial services is heading next.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

Apr 28, 2025 • 16min
The Summit for Wealth Management | Amy Malkani, Director at Dovestone Media, and Stewart Sanderson, CEO at IM Asset Management Limited.
On the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb speaks with Amy Malkani, Director at Dovestone Media, and Stewart Sanderson, CEO at IM Asset Management Limited.With The Summit for Wealth Management 2025 just around the corner, this episode explores what attendees can expect — from the key trends shaping the industry to the format of the day and why it’s become a must-attend event in the wealth management calendar.Watch now for insight into what’s coming on 12th May 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

Apr 25, 2025 • 8min
What Does the Ultimate High-Performance Architecture Look Like? | Deepak Dhayatker, Chief Technology Officer at Rapid Addition Limited
We’re excited to release this latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded at the TradingTech Summit 2025 in Canary Wharf. Join Toby as he sits down with Deepak Dhayatker, Chief Technology Officer at Rapid Addition Limited, to dive into the future of micro services and high-performing trading architectures. In this insightful conversation, Deepak explores:The transition from monolithic to agile microservicesKey principles for building low-latency, high-throughput trading systemsHow Rapid Addition is enhancing products and embracing cloud-native architectures to stay ahead of the curve.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

Apr 23, 2025 • 38min
Start up to Scale up - Big Wins and Tough Lessons - A Remarkable FinTech Journey | Amplifi Capital
On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, host Toby Babb sits down with Tobias Gruber, CEO & Co-Founder of Amplifi Capital, and Murtaza Kanchwala, Chief Technology Officer at Amplifi Capital.They dive into the incredible journey of scaling Amplifi Capital, the challenges of hiring in hyper-growth mode, and how AI, data, and cutting-edge technology are shaping the future of financial services.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

Apr 16, 2025 • 36min
CoBa Kings - Solving Problems and Building an Outstanding FinTech | Nick Simpson and Carl Hasty
Is This the Future of Connected Banking? In this latest episode, Toby sits down with Nick Simpson (Co-Founder & CTO) and Carl Hasty (Co-Founder & CEO) at CoBa to explore their journey in transforming connected banking.From stealth mode to securing a strategic partnership with Lloyds Bank, they share insights on product innovation, the power of culture, and how they’re shaping the future of financial services.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

Apr 14, 2025 • 13min
Innovation in Data and Analytics | Diana Stanescu, Director of Finance and Capital Markets and Clive Posselt, Commercial Director
In this special episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded in Canary Wharf, Toby Babb is joined by Diana Stanescu, Director of Finance and Capital Markets at Keysight Technologies, and Clive Posselt, Commercial Director at Instrumentix Ltd. They explore how data can be transformed into a competitive advantage, why customer feedback was key to developing their joint solution, and how their partnership is delivering industry-first, end-to-end monitoring for trading infrastructure. With AI, regulation, and customer experience dominating the 2025 agenda, this conversation is packed with insight into the trends that are shaping 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

Apr 11, 2025 • 33min
Creating a Platform for Innovation in AI | Olly Downs, Chief Technology and AI Officer at Curinos
Toby is joined by Olly Downs, Chief Technology and AI Officer at Curinos, for a powerful discussion that covers everything from the future of AI in financial services to the practical application of $7 trillion in deposit data. With a career that spans three of the four major waves of AI, Olly brings a depth of experience that few in the industry can match. In this episode, they explore how regulation is shaping innovation, why the human-machine boundary is where the real value is delivered, and how Curinos is opening up new possibilities with the launch of their global FinTech incubator in partnership with the University of Washington. 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


