In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Laura Cornely, CEO & Co-Founder at Count Finance, to explore the bold vision behind the first fully automated, regulated financial advisor app. 

From VC insights to scaling through the FCA Sandbox, Laura shares her founder journey, lessons from private equity, and what it takes to reshape personal finance in the UK and beyond.

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In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Mike Clarke, Chief Executive Officer at Mallon Associates, to explore why customised training is more than just a perk, it’s a competitive advantage.

From capturing institutional knowledge to creating tailored development programmes that boost retention, Mike shares actionable strategies that help businesses build loyal, high-performing teams in an industry where average tenure can be less than 18 months.

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In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Julia Bardmesser, CEO of Data4Real LLC, to unpack how businesses can unlock real value from AI and data, not just buzzwords.

From her work with global organisations to her lectures at NYU, Julia shares why effective data strategies start with business goals, not tech tools. If you're navigating digital transformation, this episode will challenge how you think about value, culture, and impact.

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In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Tom Darvall, Managing Director at Caplin Systems, to explore the cutting-edge shifts in trading tech, from voice to e-trading, AI-driven sales desks, and how Caplin is driving digital transformation across capital markets.

From improving sales productivity to delivering seamless client experiences, Tom shares powerful insights into the future of FX, digital assets, and what’s next for modern trading platforms.

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In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded at the AI in Capital Markets Summit in NYC, Toby sits down with Mick Hittesdorf, OneTick Cloud Product Architect at OneMarketData, for a deep dive into the real foundations of AI success in capital markets.

From embracing interoperability and open data formats to building trust through data quality and governance, this episode explores how OneMarketData is enabling the next generation of market data innovation.

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In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Kieran Seaward, Director of Sales at Neueda, for a fascinating conversation on the evolving demands of talent, training, and technology in today’s capital markets. With a strong focus on AI readiness, Kieran shares how Neueda is supporting global financial institutions to close skills gaps, reduce churn, and future-proof their workforce.

They explore what makes Belfast such a unique success story in FinTech, the importance of continuous learning, and why investing in tailored training is no longer optional; it’s essential.

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On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb is joined by Brian Harkin, Head of Technology & Innovation at Centrus and author of Galapagos, for a powerful conversation about the true cost of failed transformation efforts, and what businesses can do differently.

Brian shares the thinking behind the Galapagos Framework, the staggering statistics that inspired it, and why a human-centric approach is essential for real, lasting impact.

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From GenAI to trading infrastructure, AWS is driving the evolution of capital markets, and we had the chance to explore it all with Alex Mirarchi, Head of Business Development for Financial Market Infrastructure and Trading at AWS.

Recorded live at the Trading Tech Briefing NYC by A-Team Events, this episode of FinTech Focus TV, hosted by Toby Babb, dives into how AWS is enabling both fintech disruptors and global institutions to innovate faster, build trust, and redefine what’s possible in financial services.

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On the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV recorded live at the A-Team Group's TradingTech Briefing in NYC, host Toby Babb sits down with Dan Davis, Head of Growth at Connamara Technologies, to explore how their EP3 platform is transforming exchange infrastructure and empowering market innovation.

From buy-vs-build to real-time settlement, decentralised clearing to customer-led product development, this conversation dives deep into what’s next for exchange tech.

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On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Alyssa Iyer, Head of AML at Lynx Tech, for an unmissable conversation about how AI is transforming the fight against financial crime.

Alyssa shares her journey from investigator to product leader, offering expert insights into how Lynx Tech is using adaptive AI to outpace increasingly sophisticated criminal networks. They explore why traditional fraud detection methods are no longer enough, how financial institutions can balance seamless customer experiences with robust compliance, and what the future holds for AML in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

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