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In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb is joined by Sumit Kumar, Founder and CEO at Sosuv, to explore how AI and automation are transforming FIX connectivity and some of the traditionally manual processes behind financial markets.Sumit shares why slow FIX certification and onboarding isn’t simply a technology challenge, but a revenue problem, and explains how smarter automation can help firms accelerate processes, improve efficiency and unlock value faster.They also discuss the future of FIX, the untapped potential of trading data, why AI should only be used where it adds genuine value, and the importance of human oversight in financial technology.Plus, Sumit shares his approach to building and retaining high-performing technology teams, and why challenge, learning and growth are essential for attracting the best talenFinTech 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 is joined by Espen Skogen, CEO of RocketFin, to explore why successful digital transformation starts with people.They discuss AI’s impact on technology teams, the importance of human judgement, why junior talent still matters, the problems hidden behind legacy technology and how smaller, highly skilled teams can achieve more.From rethinking broken workflows to doing more with less through AI, this conversation asks whether financial services needs to stop focusing on the technology and start looking at the people behind it.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 modern investment management technology really look like?In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb is joined by Mark Veveers and Frank Glock from MAIA Technology to explore how the technology underpinning investment management is evolving.From the limitations of legacy systems to the rise of cloud-native, API-led and composable infrastructure, they discuss why firms are rethinking their technology strategies to become more flexible, scalable and efficient.The conversation also explores operational alpha, the growing importance of data, AI beyond the hype, and why the future may not be about AI replacing people — but people using AI outperforming those who don’t.They also share the story behind MAIA Technology, its approach to client success and what comes next as the business continues to grow.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 work really look like in the age of AI?In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb is joined by Thomas Kim, Chief Executive Officer at Zone, to explore the reality behind AI, automation and the agentic revolution.Thomas challenges the idea that AI will either replace people entirely or fail to deliver on the hype. Instead, they discuss how AI can work alongside people to increase productivity, transform traditional SaaS businesses and reshape roles across finance, engineering and product.From AI-powered forecasting to faster product development, they explore what practical AI adoption looks like and what the shift towards an agentic future could mean for businesses in 2026 and beyond.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 if banks could focus on banking, rather than running the complex technology and operations behind it?In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb is joined by Macgregor Duncan and Di Challenor, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Constantinople to explore why the future of banking could be built around a platform model.Drawing on their experience building and transforming banks, Macgregor and Di discuss why traditional digital transformation remains so complex and costly, and how Constantinople is approaching the challenge differently, bringing technology and operations together on a single platform.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 will define the next generation of capital markets technology?Recorded live at TradingTech Summit NYC 2026, this episode of FinTech Focus TV brings together four industry leaders to explore how trading technology is evolving, and what firms need to get right to keep pace.Host Kaitlin Edwards is joined by Diane Levich, VP of Marketing at HPR (Hyannis Port Research); Joshua Carroll, CTO at Solace; Martyn Snook, Senior Account Executive at Genesis Global; and Michael Riebling, Head of Solution Sales at Adaptive.From AI and automation to cloud infrastructure, 24/7 trading, data and the convergence of TradFi and DeFi, the conversation looks at the technologies reshaping capital markets, the challenges firms may be underestimating and the skills that will become increasingly valuable over the next five years.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 episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb is joined by Andy Ross, Head of Institutional at Kalshi, to explore the rapid rise of prediction markets and what their growth could mean for the future of finance.Andy shares his journey from traditional finance into prediction markets, why institutional adoption is accelerating, and how regulation, technology and market infrastructure are helping bring this emerging asset class into the mainstream.They also discuss the growing divide between financial innovation in the US, UK and Europe, Kalshi’s high-growth culture, and how AI is enabling a relatively lean team to operate at significant scale.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’s next for trading technology?Recorded live at TradingTech Summit New York 2026, this episode of FinTech Focus TV brings together industry leaders to explore the technology, infrastructure and talent shaping the next generation of capital markets.From AI and agentic workflows to 24/7 markets, modernisation, automation and the emergence of new asset classes, the conversation looks at where trading technology is heading, what firms may be underestimating and the skills that will matter most over the next five years.Featuring Daniel Davis, CRO at Connamara Technologies; Krishna Nadella, Head of US Sales, Financial Services at ITRS; Richard Leader, Co-founder at FXswapX; Alexander Kilian, Principal Architect at Vermiculus Financial Technology; and Nabeel Ebrahim, Chief Revenue Officer at Behavox.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

Artificial intelligence is transforming capital markets, but the biggest challenge is no longer building AI models, it’s turning them into secure, governed, production-ready solutions that deliver real business value. In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb is joined by Tej Sidhu, President & Chief Product Officer, and David Perkins, Head of Growth & Sales Strategy at Genesis Global, to explore how financial institutions can move beyond AI experimentation and create meaningful outcomes.The conversation examines why governance, compliance and scalability have become the defining challenges for AI adoption in financial services, how financial institutions can reduce operational risk while modernising legacy technology, and why the future belongs to firms that focus on solving business problems rather than simply deploying more AI tools.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

How is AI changing the future of FinTech marketing?Recorded live at the Fin.Tech Marketing Community event in New York City, Kaitlin Edwards is joined by Om Kundu (SaveAway), Alisha Rappaport (Fitch Group), Brianna Butler-Peterson (Allego), Kip Russell (Spinutech), Marie Haynes (Evara) and Vikram Maram (SMARTe) to explore how AI, content, data and changing buyer behaviour are reshaping go-to-market strategies across financial services.From the rise of podcasts and thought leadership to AI-powered content creation, evolving SEO and the shift towards LLMs, YouTube and social media as research channels, this episode uncovers the biggest trends every FinTech marketing leader needs to understand.Whether you're leading marketing, sales, product or growth within financial technology, this conversation offers practical insights into building trust, creating meaningful content and staying ahead in an industry that's evolving faster than ever.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 it take to thrive through decades of change in capital markets, and what can the next generation learn from it?On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Ray Tierney to explore leadership, workplace culture and the opportunities emerging through AI and technology.Drawing on more than 40 years in capital markets, Ray shares his perspective on building cultures rooted in ownership, why great leaders put people first, and why professionals should embrace technology rather than fear it.From AI and automation to DeFi, robotics and the future of work, they discuss why the years ahead could create extraordinary opportunities for those ready to adapt.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

AI is transforming capital markets, but are firms actually ready to make it work?Recorded live at the AI in Capital Markets Summit in London, this episode of FinTech Focus TV brings together Andrew Capewell, Head of Product at ipushpull; Colin Strasser, CEO at Montrose Software; Stephane Rioult, CEO and Founder at Opensee; and Usman Khan, Founder and CEO of APEX, alongside host Toby Babb.From agentic AI and automation to data governance, security and productivity, the conversation explores what it really takes to move AI beyond experimentation and into meaningful, production-ready use.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

Artificial intelligence is transforming financial services, but can it really be trusted when accuracy is everything?In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb is joined by Rowland Park and Simon Gregory from Limeglass, to explore one of the biggest challenges facing AI adoption in financial markets: trust.Together, they discuss why probabilistic AI creates unique risks in regulated environments, the importance of auditability and provenance, and why the quality of the information going into AI models is just as important as the models themselves. They also explain how financial institutions can reduce hallucinations, improve search and retrieval, and build AI solutions that are ready for production rather than just impressive demonstrations.From deterministic systems and retrieval-augmented AI to the future of enterprise search and financial research, this conversation offers valuable insights into what it will take for AI to deliver reliable outcomes in one of the world's most demanding industries.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 ExchangeTech Summit 2026, Toby Babb is joined by Veronica Taylor (EuroCTP), Mike Powell (Rapid Addition), Ian Salmon (Adaptive) and Wail Azizi (Equiduct) to explore the biggest trends shaping exchange technology.From the European Consolidated Tape and 24/7 trading to tokenisation, market data and digital assets, the panel discusses the opportunities, challenges and technology driving the future of capital markets. Whether you're working in exchanges, trading technology or market infrastructure, this episode offers valuable insights into where the industry is heading.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 happens when one decision changes everything?In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Tom Hardin, better known as Tipper X, to discuss one of Wall Street's most extraordinary true stories.From rising hedge fund star to becoming the FBI's most high-profile insider trading informant, Tom shares the psychology behind unethical decisions, the pressures of high-performance environments, and the long road back after everything falls apart.This is more than a story about financial markets. It's a powerful conversation about leadership, culture, accountability, and why small compromises can lead to life-changing consequences.Listen now and discover the lessons every leader, investor and financial services professional should hear.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

How is AI changing the future of FinTech?Recorded live at the Fin.Tech Marketing Community, Carl Charlson is joined by Daniel Carpenter, Tamara Kostova, Rashmi Prabhakar, Anand Sindgi, Andy Smith and Matt Cheung to discuss how AI is transforming financial services.From agentic AI and digital transformation to marketing, wealth management, compliance and productivity, this episode explores the opportunities, challenges and real-world applications shaping the next generation of FinTech.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 Pay360 2026, this episode of FinTech Focus TV sees host Ian Bailey joined by Jeewan Sagu, Co-Founder of easyPay, for a conversation on how AI, payments and merchant technology are reshaping the way businesses operate.From the evolution of the Easy brand into financial technology to the growing role of AI in websites, marketing, payments and point-of-sale solutions, Jeewan shares how easyPay is making powerful technology more accessible for businesses of every size.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

How do financial institutions move from AI experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption?In this episode of FinTech Focus TV recorded at TradingTech Summit 2026, host Ian Bailey is joined by Andre Nedelcoux, Global VP Technology, Financial Services and Insurance at Intellias, to explore how capital markets firms are scaling AI across their organisations.From embedding AI into trading workflows and modernising legacy infrastructure to improving regulatory compliance and building enterprise AI platforms, Andre shares practical insights into what it really takes to deploy AI at scale in highly regulated environments.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 it actually take to make AI work in capital markets?In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb is joined by Vijay Mayadas, CEO of Rimes, for a discussion on trusted data, AI governance and the infrastructure challenges shaping the future of financial markets.As firms accelerate investment into generative AI and agentic workflows, Vijay explains why the real challenge is not the models themselves, but the quality, governance and lineage of the underlying data powering them.The conversation explores how asset managers and financial institutions are rethinking data infrastructure, operational resilience and workflow automation in an increasingly AI-driven world. Vijay also shares insights into decision-grade data, observability, compliance and the barriers firms face when moving AI from experimentation into production-scale implementation.Topics include:AI in capital marketsTrusted and governed dataAgentic AI workflowsData infrastructure and observabilityAI governance in financial servicesThe future of trading technologyVijay Mayadas is the CEO of Rimes, a leading enterprise data management and investment intelligence platform serving many of the world’s largest asset managers and financial institutions.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 Future Alpha 2026 in New York City, Oli Knight sits down with Alan Parry, CTO at YellowDog, to discuss the growing role of compute power in quantitative trading.From accelerating simulations and research to helping firms reach alpha faster, Alan explains why infrastructure is becoming a key competitive advantage in financial markets. The conversation explores cloud computing, AI, productivity, and how the right technology can help both businesses and their people perform at a higher level.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 AI in financial services really look like?In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb is joined by Shelby Austin, Chief Executive Officer at Arteria AI, for a fascinating conversation on the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, the rise of agentic systems, and why we're living through one of the most transformative periods in technology history.Shelby shares her journey from law firm partner to serial founder, discusses building and scaling Arteria AI, and explores how AI is reshaping institutional finance, enterprise productivity, workplace culture, and the future of work itself.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 special episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded live at PAY360 2026, Ian Bailey is joined by three leaders helping to shape the future of financial services from very different perspectives.Rodrigo Faria, Head of Technology at Bitso, discusses how stablecoins, payments infrastructure and cross-border financial connectivity are transforming the way businesses move money around the world. Rens de Groot, Chief Commercial Officer at Zerohash, explores the growing role of digital assets, tokenisation and regulation in accelerating institutional adoption. Meanwhile, Payal Raina, Founder of the Fin.Tech Marketing Community, shares how building stronger ecosystems, communities and networks is helping drive innovation across the global fintech industry.Together, they examine the trends shaping the next generation of finance, from digital assets and stablecoins to talent, leadership and industry collaboration. The conversation highlights why the future of finance is being built right now, and what organisations need to understand 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

What does great sales leadership look like in today’s FinTech and capital markets landscape?In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Sapna Swaly, Independent Consultant and experienced sales leader, for a fascinating discussion on the evolution of sales, leadership, AI, and growth in financial technology.Drawing on her experience across trading technology, capital markets, and high-performance sales teams, Sapna shares why the modern salesperson must be far more than a relationship builder. From storytelling and credibility to technical understanding and trust, she explores the qualities that separate good salespeople from truly exceptional ones.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

India has become one of the most talked-about markets in global finance, but what is really driving its rapid growth?Recorded live at Future Alpha in New York, Oli Knight sits down with Dhiraj Papnai, Head US Sales at Nuvama Financial Services Inc., to explore the transformation of India's trading landscape and why global trading firms are paying close attention.Dhiraj explains how options volumes have exploded over the past five to seven years, how retail participation now accounts for around 40% of market activity, and why high-frequency trading firms, quantitative funds and proprietary trading firms are increasingly entering the market. He also discusses the misconceptions international firms often have about accessing India, the evolving regulatory environment, and how Nuvama helps organisations establish trading operations more efficiently.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

AI is transforming financial technology faster than ever before, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the market data industry.In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Tim Baker, Co-Founder and CEO at Blue-Sky Nexus Inc and viaNexus, to discuss the structural shift taking place across market data, capital markets technology and financial services.Drawing on experience from UBS, Thomson Reuters, Refinitiv and IEX, Tim shares how viaNexus was built from the acquisition of three million lines of code and how the company is creating a new model for data distribution, consumption and accessibility.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 FIX EMEA Conference 2026, Toby Babb is joined by Jonny Huntington, a former British Army Officer, stroke survivor and the first-ever disabled person to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole.Drawing on his experiences in extreme environments, Jonny explores the parallels between polar exploration, military leadership and the challenges facing modern financial services organisations. As AI, automation and emerging technologies continue to transform the industry, he explains why the greatest challenge is often not the technology itself, but helping people navigate uncertainty.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

The future of financial markets will be shaped by the next generation, and this episode explores exactly how that change is already happening.In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb is joined by Jack Hill, Rugiyya Gahramanli, and Rick Mehangra from the FIX NextGen Steering Committee to discuss how the industry is creating stronger pathways for emerging talent across trading, market structure, and financial technology.From mentorship and networking to public speaking, education, and industry representation, the conversation explores how FIX NextGen is helping younger professionals build confidence, develop leadership skills, and contribute to some of the biggest discussions shaping capital markets today.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 Pay360 2026, this episode of FinTech Focus TV sees host Ian Bailey joined by Iana Dimitrova, Chief Executive at OpenPayd, for a conversation on the future of financial infrastructure, digital assets, stablecoins, and the growing importance of payments sovereignty.As global markets evolve and regulation accelerates, Iana shares why financial infrastructure is no longer just about enabling growth, but about national security, innovation, and maintaining independence in a rapidly changing digital economy.From blockchain connectivity and stablecoin adoption to real-time settlement and global payment infrastructure, this episode explores how OpenPayd is helping businesses move and manage money seamlessly across fiat and digital asset rails.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

Why is one of finance’s biggest markets still running on spreadsheets and IM chats?In the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Neil Arora, CEO at BondXN, to explore why the securitised products market has remained one of the last major areas of finance yet to fully modernise, and what finally changing that could mean for fixed income trading.From electronic trading and AI in finance to workflow automation and buy-side innovation, this episode dives into the infrastructure challenges shaping the future of capital markets 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

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 separates top-performing investors from the rest? It’s not being right more often.In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb is joined by Clare Flynn Levy, Founder & CEO at Essentia Analytics and co-author of Stock Market Maestros, to explore what truly drives success in the stock market.Drawing on data from some of the world’s leading fund managers, Clare reveals a powerful and often misunderstood truth: even the best investors are only right around half the time. The real difference lies in how they manage their decisions, how they run winning positions, cut losses, and continuously refine their approach.This episode offers practical lessons on discipline, mindset, and what it really takes to succeed in today’s 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

Recorded live at the FIX EMEA Trading Conference, this episode of FinTech Focus TV sees host Toby Babb joined by Adam Sherlock and Scott Bradley from OneChronos to unpack one of the most important shifts happening in market structure today.From the rise of periodic auctions to the growing debate around innovation versus evolution, Adam and Scott share how OneChronos is challenging traditional trading models by prioritising quality over speed. With their rapid growth in the US and ambitious plans to launch a pan-European equities platform, this conversation dives into what’s really driving change across capital markets.If you’re interested in the future of trading, market structure, and where innovation is truly happening in financial markets, this is a conversation 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

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb is joined by Simon Gallagher, CEO and Head of Sales at Euronext, to explore the fundamental shifts reshaping liquidity, trading, and price formation across European markets.From the rise of bilateral trading and non-transparent venues to the growing concerns around price discovery, Simon shares a clear, insider perspective on where market structure is heading, and why it matters now more than ever.The conversation also covers Euronext’s expansion strategy, the evolution of European market infrastructure, and the ongoing importance of London as a global financial hub.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

AI is transforming software engineering at speed, but what does that really mean for financial services?In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Krzysztof Grajek, Principal Software Engineer at SoftwareMill, shares how AI is reshaping the software development lifecycle, from code generation to the growing challenge of trust, traceability, and governance.As AI takes on more of the development process, the role of engineers is evolving, and so are the skills firms need to hire for. This conversation explores what that shift looks like in practice, and how organisations can adopt AI safely while continuing to build high-performance engineering teams.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 episode of FinTech Focus TV, co-host Oli Knight speaks with Federico Fontana, Chief Technology Officer at XAI Asset Management, about the reality of building and scaling a systematic trading firm.Recorded at Future Alpha New York 2026, Federico shares how technology, strategy, and efficiency come together when launching a quant fund from day one. From avoiding overengineering to making smarter infrastructure decisions, this episode explores what it really takes to create a scalable trading business.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 episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Christian Schwarz, Managing Director at valantic FSA, to explore what’s really driving transformation across the global payments landscape.From regulation-led innovation and the reality behind instant payments, to the growing impact of stablecoins and digital assets, this conversation breaks down why legacy banking infrastructure is being pushed to its limits, and what comes next.Christian shares a clear perspective on the challenges banks face in modernising payments, the rise of fintech competition, and why the shift to real-time, always-on systems is no longer optional. The episode also looks ahead to how digital currencies, new payment rails, and evolving customer expectations will reshape financial services over the next few years.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 episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Jon Freedman, Director at Quant Fin, to unpack one of the biggest questions facing financial technology today: are firms approaching AI in the right way?Drawing on over two decades of experience across hedge funds and capital markets, Jon shares a candid view of how AI is actually being adopted across the buy side, and where many firms are getting it wrong. From the rise of fractional technology leadership to the growing pressure from CEOs to “have an AI strategy,” this conversation explores the real challenges behind the hype.Listen now to understand how the smartest firms are thinking about AI, productivity, and the future of FinTech.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

Welcome back to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia.This weeks point of conversation is empowerment. With new Covid-19 restrictions, how we empower ourselves through turbulent times is crucially important. As Toby and Nadia stress, we have to uplift ourselves, engage with support, and feel encouraged to bring our best selves to work to help us get through uncertainty.With ongoing programmes organised by Harrington Starr around wellbeing and empowerment, accelerating yourself has never been more accessible.Learn more about Nadia's upcoming book, the reach of The Financial Technologist and Harrington Starr's steps for 2022 in this weeks episode.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 The Recruitment Round-Up, we reflect on the inspirational lessons learnt from our Top 1% Workplace Awards which was recently released in our magazine, The Financial Technologist.Contemplating what truly makes a business' mission attainable and achievable, the pair conclude that these Top 1% Workplaces place their people at the centre of its strategy. "When you really do believe that your business is personal, it means that you can bring that passion to your everyday because you have that mission, you have a driver, you have something you totally believe in." – NadiaWhat's more, Nadia introduces our upcoming round-table sessions which will focus on empowering people to advocate for themselves within a business when it comes to topics like promotions, pay rises and more.This episode is full of enriching lessons to be learnt, so be sure to share it around with those who you think it would benefit from the #FinTech space.Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harrington-starr/ Visit our website for more FinTech content and job opportunities: https://www.harringtonstarr.com/ 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

Welcome back to a new episode episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia!This weeks conversation revolves around the notion that confidence is born through evidence. Reflecting on the state of the job market, hiring trends, and client demands, Toby and Nadia bring to light how vital learned experience is in injecting confidence into the industry. From transforming mindsets around DEI, to reenergising recruitment processes, the recent work of Toby, Nadia and the team at Harrington Starr has been driven by an astute understanding of the marketplace; robust change has been catalysed by tangible evidence. This weeks theme has been apparent in conversations across Fintech Focus TV and The DEI Discussions- and will be central to the upcoming edition of The Financial Technologist! 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

Welcome back to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia!This week the focus is on knowledge sharing. Reflecting on recent conversations across Fintech Focus TV and The DEI Discussions, Toby and Nadia share how the FinTech space has benefited from the growing transfer of insights and experiences. A rise in company collaborations, unparalleled innovation, and rapid career development confirms that knowledge sharing is truly allowing the industry to get better everyday.Excitement is building around The Top 1% Workplace Awards and Toby and Nadia offer us exclusive insights into the brilliant applications we have been receiving!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

Welcome back to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia!This week we are celebrating differences. From culture to profession, everyone has their preferences and has the right to be situated in a position that allows them to thrive. Toby and Nadia share the work firms can be doing to ensure they are hiring the right people for their business, and how they can ensure they are allowed to flourish and bring their individuality to work.We also delve into recent happenings at Harrington Starr; from the fervour of The Top 1% Workplace Awards, to the excitement of Nadia's upcoming book!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

Welcome back to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up!On this weeks episode, the focus is on the role of advocacy. Reflecting on this weeks conversations across Fintech Focus TV and The DEI Discussions, Toby and Nadia highlight the various manifestations of advocacy, and how we can best utilise it to enact tangible change across FinTech. From advocating for inclusion, to calling for alternative innovation, we all have a role to play and an ability to advocate.We also discuss Nadia's return to work after parental leave, exploring her personal journey and how she has returned to the office with confidence and zeal!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

Welcome back to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia!Toby speaks to Nadia from a bustling office full to the brim with everyone flown over from our US and Belfast offices! This week's theme is all about attitudes. From the finding people the right attitudes to understanding a different point of view, how do we drive positivity among a barrier of challenges?We also gain an exclusive update on the next upcoming magazine, the Top 1% Workplace awards are soon approaching!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

Welcome back to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia!This weeks episode delves into the very topical subject of inflation. Toby and Nadia hone in on the impact inflation has on wages, exploring the wider competitive market and the opportunities it creates, and destroys. We look at the risk of being locked into roles, and the alternatives to inflating wages.Toby and Nadia also discuss the recent happenings at Harrington Starr, covering everything from The Top 1% Workplace Awards to recent collaborations with The Recruitment Network and Universities!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

Welcome back to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia!This week's theme is all about interdependency. Toby and Nadia provide their insights from current changes within the industry, from collaboration to problem solving solutions. As well as this, the pair discuss plans for our upcoming Top 1% Workplace Awards! Nadia also talks through her discussions this week, and her exciting plans for her first book front cover. Make sure you download, review and rate the podcast to help spread the good word and even get yourself featured on future episodes.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 The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia, we discuss the evolution of interviews.Shining a light on the challenges many firms face during the hiring process, Toby and Nadia offer adaptable solutions that will ensure you are hiring the right people for your business- and not deterring talent in the process. Embedding authenticity into recruitment is vital and we gain a fascinating look at how every firm can capitalise on the opportunity to better attract and serve talent from the start.We also get an exclusive look at recent happenings at Harrington Starr. From the upcoming edition of The Financial Technologist, to our growing team, it's an incredibly exciting time for the team and the 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

Welcome back to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia!Today's conversation is all about career choices. With the steep rise in job opportunities, there has never been a better time for us to help people make the right choices with their careers! As well as this, the latest instalment of The Financial Technologist magazine arrives, and we discuss some of the incredible stories within, including our largest ever DEI section, and Nadia also celebrates finalising her first ever book!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

Welcome back to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia!Today's conversation is all about surpassing expectations. From increasing potential, to adding value, or varied growth plans to constant changing pathways, new careers and opportunities, Toby and Nadia share their learns around this topic. As they reflect on recent conversations they have had, they also celebrate why these businesses are great businesses to work for and what makes them truly unique.We also get an exclusive look at Nadia's recent work on her book, in connection with the 17% list!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

Welcome back to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia!Today's conversation is all about understanding transparency within business. From missions, goals and values to building a team in the new virtual world, how do we drive action, satiability and long term success? And how do we drive growth among a barrier of challenges?Toby and Nadia share their learns around this topic, reflecting on recent conversations they have had that show just how important transparency is.We also get an exclusive look at Nadia's recent work on the return of her maternity and paternity podcast series as she prepares for the birth of her second child!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