

At the Forefront: Fintech Conversations
Forefront Communications
At Forefront Communications, the capital markets and institutional fintech are at the heart of our work. Our hope is that this podcast will help our followers stay informed, highlight key industry developments and delve into the people, companies and thought processes that keep the capital markets and fintech humming.
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May 15, 2025 • 18min
Episode 78: Partnering for Crypto Trading Efficiency
In this episode of At the Forefront, we're joined by John Fennell of EDX Markets and Gordon Wallace of BlockFills to discuss how their firms ongoing collaboration drives liquidity, reduces counterparty risk and streamlines settlement services for institutions trading digital assets.

Apr 24, 2025 • 21min
Episode 77: Mastering the LinkedIn Algorithm in 2025
In this special CMO Edition, Forefront VP and Head of Content Sam Belden sits down with Amanda Perrucci, Forefront’s Head of Digital, to discuss the latest updates to the LinkedIn algorithm and how B2B companies, particularly those in the fintech space, can leverage these changes to drive engagement and visibility.

Apr 17, 2025 • 12min
Episode 76: Jim Toes, STA
In the latest edition of our At the Forefront: Fintech Conversations podcast, we sat down with President and CEO of STA Jim Toes to discuss key market structure topics, regulatory developments and how STA positioned to play a key role in guiding industry conversations.

Mar 27, 2025 • 15min
Episode 75: Jake Claver, Digital Ascension Group
Managing Director of Digital Ascension Group Jake Claver sits down with VP and Head of Content Sam Belden to discuss about navigating digital asset portfolio management and key strategies family offices can leverage to maximize the potential of their digital portfolios.

Feb 28, 2025 • 27min
Episode 74: Bryan Gibbs, CAPIS
In this episode, Sam Belden, VP and Head of Content at Forefront, sits down with Bryan Gibbs, SVP and Director of Transition Management at CAPIS, to break down the essentials of transition management — what it is, why it matters and how CAPIS crafts transition strategies to set its clients up for success.

Feb 6, 2025 • 11min
Episode 73: Tony Acuña-Rohter, EDX Markets
In the latest edition of our At the Forefront: Fintech Conversations podcast, industry expert and CEO of EDX Markets Tony Acuña-Rohter discusses EDX Markets's top 2025 priorities, the value the firm delivers to its members and the growing industry momentum around digital assets

Dec 10, 2024 • 8min
Episode 72: Linda Middleditch, Regnology
Regnology's Chief Product Officer Linda Middleditch joins to discuss the company's latest offering, Regnology Granular Data Model (RGD) and how these models are a major priority in Europe.

Dec 5, 2024 • 15min
Episode 71: Saeid Kian, Ribbon
Tune in to hear from Ribbon Co-Founder and CEO Saied Kian on the shortcomings of the inheritance process and how his platform is filling those gaps in preparation for the Great Wealth Transfer.

Nov 21, 2024 • 12min
Episode 70: Chris Hurley, CAPIS
The latest episode of "At the Forefront: Fintech Conversations" featuring CAPIS' SVP and Director of Institutional Sales Chris Hurley is now live! Tune in here for a discussion on why internationally domiciled firms make an excellent use case for outsourced trading, the criteria buy-side firms should keep in mind when evaluating a potential outsourced trading partner and more.

Oct 31, 2024 • 8min
Episode 69: Innovating the ATS Landscape
In this episode of "At the Forefront: Fintech Conversations", we're joined by Khody Azmoon, Co-Founder and CEO of Blox Markets, a retail-focused US equities trading venue set to launch in 2025. Delve into how Khody and the Blox Markets team are bridging the gap between retail and institutional investors through their innovative venue. Plus, hear Khody's predictions for the ATS and market structure landscape at large.


