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Aug 2026

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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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August 19, 202629 min

Why the Future of Banking Is a Platform | Macgregor Duncan & Di Challenor from Constantinople

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

August 17, 202627 min

What Industry Leaders Told Us At TradingTech 2026

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

August 12, 202634 min

Are Prediction Markets the Next Big Shift in Financial Markets? | Andy Ross, Head of Institutional at Kalshi

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

August 10, 202626 min

Whats Next for Trading Technology? | Daniel Davis, Krishna Nadella, Richard Leader, Alexander Kilian and Nabeel Ebrahim

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

August 5, 202631 min

What Happens When AI Stops Being an Experiment | David Perkins and Tej Sidhu from Genesis Global

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

August 3, 202623 min

Fin.Tech Marketing Conference NYC 2026

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

July 29, 202637 min

Why the Future Belongs to Those Who Embrace Change | Ray Tierney

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

July 27, 202636 min

AI in Capital Markets Starts With the Foundations | AI in Capital Markets Summit 2026

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

July 22, 202628 min

When Probabilistic AI Meets Financial Markets | Rowland Park & Simon Gregory, Limeglass

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

July 20, 202618 min

Exchange Tech is Booming - here is why... | Veronica Taylor, Mike Powell, Ian Salmon and Wail Azizi

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