

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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Apr 12, 2024 • 13min
Episode 48: Glendy Kam, Tassat
In this episode of At the Forefront, Tassat CPO Glendy Kam joins VP and Head of Content Sam Belden to discuss why the potential of blockchain is so much bigger than crypto alone, and how banks and fintechs are responding to the surge of innovation within this space.

Apr 4, 2024 • 23min
Episode 47: Mastering B2B Fintech Email Marketing with Jay Schwedelson
In this CMO edition of "At the Forefront", marketing expert and Subjectline.com founder Jay Schwedelson joins our VP and Head of Digital Amanda Perrucci for an insightful discussion on email marketing trends and tips on how B2B fintechs can better leverage this powerful channel to engage their audience.

Mar 28, 2024 • 12min
Episode 46: James St. Clair, ViewTrade
In this episode of At the Forefront: Fintech Conversations, ViewTrade President – Brokerage Services James St. Clair sits down with Forefront SVP CJ Lengua to discuss the upcoming industry transition to T+1 settlement. With the new rule taking effect in two months, James and CJ discuss the importance of adequate preparation, concrete steps affected firms should take and how ViewTrade is helping its clients get ready for this momentous shift.

Mar 21, 2024 • 11min
Episode 45: Linda Middleditch, Regnology
In this episode of our At the Forefront: Fintech Conversations podcast, Regnology CPO Linda Middleditch discusses the future of regulatory reporting: how regulators are changing their approach, how cloud migration and AI can help the industry adapt and more.

Mar 14, 2024 • 27min
Episode 44: Jeffrey Estella and Michael Cashel
Industry consultants Jeffrey Estella and Michael Cashel discuss key capital markets initiatives and observations for 2024, including new regulatory priorities, liquidity trends on the buy and sell sides and the state of investment technology and data.

Mar 8, 2024 • 34min
Episode 43: Celebrating Women's History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re shining a light on talented woman professionals in the capital markets, financial services and B2B fintech space. Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the privilege of speaking with some of the industry’s top female voices, who shared their perspectives, advice and lessons learned from throughout their careers. By using our platform to highlight these individuals and their accomplishments, we hope to inspire our listeners and help pave the way to a more inclusive industry. 0:49 – Who is a female leader who has mentored or inspired you in your career?11:11 – What career achievement or milestone are you most proud of? 19:37 – How can the fintech space foster inclusivity and equal opportunities for women?

Feb 29, 2024 • 14min
Episode 42: A Walk Down Hidden Road with Michael Higgins
In this episode of At the Forefront, Michael Higgins, Global Head of Business Development at Hidden Road Partners, sits down with Forefront SVP CJ Lengua to discuss the global institutional credit network's origin story, the debut of its Synthetic Prime Brokerage offering and more.

Feb 22, 2024 • 6min
Episode 41: 4 Essential Email Marketing Tips for Fintech CMOs
In this episode of At the Forefront, Senior Account Executive Victoria DaSilva discusses 4 essential marketing tips for B2B fintech CMOs looking to inspire a higher level of engagement with their firm's content.

Feb 8, 2024 • 15min
Episode 40: Content Strategy - 3 Crucial Tips for B2B Fintechs
In this episode, Forefront VP and Head of Content Sam Belden provides some top tips for institutional fintechs looking to get maximum mileage out of the content efforts.

Feb 1, 2024 • 5min
Episode 39: Does My B2B Fintech Need Marketing Automation?
In this episode, Forefront VP and Head of Digital Amanda Perrucci discusses how B2B fintechs can get the most value out of their marketing automation tools to improve their inbound marketing and lead generation capabilities.


