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FinTech Focus TV is back with a special episode recorded live at TradingTech Summit 2025 in Canary Wharf. Toby Babb sits down with Dina Dede, Principal Technical Program Manager at Microsoft, for an insightful conversation on the future of AI in financial services. 

They explore how AI is transforming trader efficiency, the rise of low-code solutions, and the challenges of AI adoption in highly regulated industries. Dina shares her thoughts on the evolving role of AI, the importance of interoperability, and how professionals can stay ahead in this rapidly changing landscape.

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On the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Richards Crook, CEO at Deus X Pay, to explore how stablecoins are transforming global transactions.  

From tackling the inefficiencies of cross-border payments to bridging the gap between TradFi and DeFi, Richard shares invaluable insights on regulatory shifts, the future of blockchain-powered finance, and Deus X Pay’s mission to enable fast, cost-effective, frictionless transactions. 

What does 2025 hold for stablecoin adoption? How will evolving regulations impact digital finance? 

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In this special episode of FinTech Focus TV, filmed live at TradingTech Summit 2025 in Canary Wharf, Toby sits down with Jon Butler, Co-Founder & CEO at Velox, to explore the evolution of trading technology. From the rise of but-and-build models to the real impact of AI and automation, Jon shares insights on what’s shaping the future of capital markets.

- How are firms balancing efficiency with innovation?
- Why is legacy tech becoming a bottleneck for trading firms?
- What’s next for Velox in 2025?

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In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Peter Hafez, Chief Data Scientist at RavenPack, to explore the game-changing role of AI, NLP, and large language models in financial markets. 

Peter shares his journey at RavenPack, from its early days as an R&D-driven business to becoming a global leader in news analytics and big data solutions. With BigData.com now live, we discuss how AI-powered research assistants and data-driven decision-making are shaping the future of finance.

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In this latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with industry experts to explore the shifting dynamics of trading strategies, market globalisation, and the role of AI in financial markets. 

Joining the conversation are Himesh Soneji, Managing Director at Tech Advocates, Asim Farooq, Business Development at a Proprietary Trading Firm, and Rob Lane, Global Head of Business Execution, Low Latency at LSEG. 

They discuss the transition from speed to quality in trading, the impact of AI and data analytics, the opportunities in global markets like China, India, and Saudi Arabia, and the ongoing importance of low latency and market infrastructure.

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STEELEYE 2 YEARS ON FROM SERIES B  

 In the latest episode, Toby sits down with Matt Smith, CEO at SteelEye, for a deep dive into the evolving world of regulatory surveillance, data innovation, and FinTech growth.  

From navigating global expansion and scaling in uncertain markets to embracing AI-driven efficiencies, Matt shares the realities of leadership, resiliance, and driving a business forward in today's financial landscape.

- What's next for FinTech compliance?

- Expanding into new market and maintaining top-tier service

- How AI and technology are shaping the future of surveillance

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Live from TradingTech Summit 2025 in Canary Wharf, this episode of FinTech Focus TV features Joe Ronan, Lead Engineer EMEA at 3forge, in conversation with host Toby Babb. 

They explore how AI is reshaping software development, the evolution of engineering roles in financial services, and how 3forge is enabling firms to build scalable, high-performance front-end solutions. 

From cutting-edge technology to bridging the gap between developers and business leaders, this is a must-watch for anyone in trading tech and beyond.

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AI, Capital Markets & The Future of Finance

The latest episode of FinTech Focus TV is here! Host Toby Babb sits down with Bin Ren, Founder & CEO at SigTech, to explore how AI is revolutionising capital markets, reshaping investment strategies, and redefining productivity.

Key topics include:

- The evolution of AI from co-pilot to autonomous agent

-  How GenAI is transforming decision-making in finance

- The inefficiencies in capital markets—and how AI can fix them

- Why AI-driven investment strategies are the future of asset management

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Harnessing AI Data Driven Digital Transformation 

Live from TradingTech Summit 2025 in Canary Wharf, Toby sits down with Monika Fernando, Head of Global FI Client Data Analytics & Head of FI eTrading Strategy EAP at TD Securities.

They dive into the real impact of AI in financial institutions—is it all hype, or are we seeing real value? Monika shares insights on AI adoption, workplace transformation, data strategies, and the future of virtual assistants in trading.

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Is innovation revolutionising global payments—or are we just scratching the surface?

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Nick Kerigan, Managing Director and Head of Innovation at Swift, to explore the evolution of cross-border payments, the role of digital assets, and how Swift is driving innovation from within. 

 Nick shares insights on: 

- The transformation of cross-border payments and real-time transactions
- The rise of tokenisation and digital currencies
- The importance of collaboration and interoperability in financial services
- How Swift is staying ahead in a rapidly evolving FinTech landscape

Swift is a cornerstone of the financial world, but how does a legacy institution stay at the forefront of innovation?

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