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Is AI the Key to Shaking Up Compliance in FinTech?

In this episode of Fintech Focus TV, recorded live at the ExCeL Centre in London, Toby sits down with Rhim Shah, Co-Founder and CEO of Arva AI. Rhim shares his inspiring journey and discusses how his company is revolutionising business verification through cutting-edge AI solutions. 

 He highlights the entrepreneurial energy at FinTech Connect and offers valuable insights into scaling globally, following a successful funding round led by Google's AI fund.

 This episode dives into the future of AI in FinTech, exploring its transformative impact on compliance and RegTech. 

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Is This the Blueprint for FinTech Success in 2025?

In the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV Toby sits down with Eugénie Colonna d'Istria, Investor at Finch Capital, for a deep dive into the future of FinTech. Eugénie shares her expertise on the evolving landscape of the industry, discussing the highlights of the State of FinTech Report 2024, including the resilience of the European market and the emerging shift from B2C to B2B solutions.

The conversation also covers Finch Capital’s strategic €10M investment in Big XYT, illustrating the power of niche-focused innovation, and dives into the changing expectations for venture-backed companies, emphasising sustainability and smart growth over the "growth at all costs" mentality.

Eugénie offers invaluable insights into what makes a company stand out to investors and shares predictions for 2025, a year poised to bring new opportunities and challenges to the FinTech space.

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Unlocking the Power of AI in Finance  

In the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, host Ian Bailey engages in an insightful conversation with Ashlea Atigolo, Co-Founder of INATIGO and Finley AI, recorded at FinTech Connect 2024 in London. Ashlea reveals her transformative journey from wealth management to creating Finley AI, an advanced financial AI agent that is revolutionising data processing, precision, and productivity in the highly regulated financial sector. 

She explores how AI is being used to accelerate research, enhance workflows, and navigate the challenges of regulation while driving innovation. With INATIGO setting new benchmarks in financial services, this episode is a must-watch for those curious about the intersection of technology and finance. 

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Is This the Blueprint for Success in FinTech Venture Capital?

On the latest FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Mark Beeston, Founder of Illuminate Financial, for an insightful conversation about the evolution of venture capital in FinTech. 

Mark reflects on Illuminate Financial's 10-year journey and their unique venture capital model. He explores key trends shaping financial services technology in 2025 and beyond, emphasising partnerships, strategic investments, and adaptability in today's venture landscape. Covering topics from AI and digital assets to collaboration, this episode offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs, investors, and FinTech professionals.

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Live on stage at FinTech Connect, Toby Babb is joined by Clare Jones, Chief People Officer at GSS, Joachim Lauterbach, CEO at valantic FSA and Lili Singh, People Business Partner at Calastone. Together, they explore strategies for building successful workplaces in FinTech.

The panel discuss practical approaches to leadership, talent retention, and fostering communication, sharing insights from their experiences in creating thriving, people-centric organisations. 

The discussion covers creating clear career pathways, adapting to hybrid working, and building trust and engagement by actively listening to employees.

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How Will AI and FinTech Shape the Future of Innovation and Equality?

Join Toby as he sits down with Jerry Floros, FinTech Expert and Founder of FinTech Bites, live from FinTech Connect 2024 at the Excel Centre, London.

With over a decade of experience in the industry, Jerry reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing startups, including his game-changing “Three T’s” framework: Timing, Team, and Tech—the keys to startup success.

The conversation delves into the critical ethical and regulatory questions surrounding AI, drawing comparisons to nuclear energy and the need for robust global oversight. Jerry’s passion for gender equality and youth empowerment shines as he advocates for a future where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive in FinTech.

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FIX’s Role in the Future of Finance

Join Toby as he speaks with Jim Kaye, Executive Director at FIX Trading Community, in the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded live from the FIX Americas Trading Conference in New York City.

They dive into key topics shaping the industry today, including the future of AI in trading, the evolution of FIX over 30 years, and exciting initiatives like Women in FIX. Plus, Jim shares insights on the challenges and opportunities facing the trading community.

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How Are Women Transforming the Future of FIX Trading?

Join us on FinTech Focus TV, hosted by Toby, as we feature the incredible Emiko Kamoda and Katie Kolchin, founding members of Women of FIX. Recorded live at the FIX Americas Trading Conference in New York, this episode dives into their mission to empower women in the FIX trading community through career mentorship, community building, and knowledge sharing.

Discover how they’re driving change through career mentorship, community building, knowledge sharing, and celebrating rising stars in the industry. Emiko and Katie share invaluable insights on breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated space, the importance of allyship, and fostering collaboration across buy-side, sell-side, and regulatory environments.

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Is This the Future of Global Payments? 

On the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Adam Swartzbaugh, CEO and Co-Founder of Almond FinTech, for an extraordinary conversation about the future of global money movement, financial inclusion, and blockchain innovation. 

Almond FinTech is not just another player in the FinTech space; they’re revolutionising cross-border payments by leveraging blockchain technology to deliver faster, cheaper, and more secure transactions. Adam shares the story behind Almond FinTech’s success and how they’re empowering financial institutions to reshape the global economy.

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Digital Assets Unveiled...  

Join our host Toby Babb as he speaks with Lona Mozumder, Director of Commercial Strategy at Cloudburst Technologies, recorded live at the FIX Americas conference in New York. 

In this episode, they dive into the world of digital assets, discussing the importance of trust, regulation and the future of cryptocurrency.  

Lona shares insights on how Cloudburst Technologies is tackling challenges in the crypto space, ensuring compliance and consumer protection as the market continues to evolve. 

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