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Today, Toby Babb is in conversation with Mark Beeston, Managing Partner and Founder of Illuminate Financial Management. 

Mark delves into the journey of Illuminate Financial, a venture capital firm specialising in institutional financial technology solutions, highlighting its growth over a decade and the evolution of its three funds. 

The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities in the fintech space, the importance of team dynamics in investment decisions, and the current market trends affecting fundraising and valuations. 

Mark's expertise offers a deep dive into the venture capital landscape, particularly in the fintech sector, providing valuable insights for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

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Joining Toby on the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV is Tim Carmody, CTO and EVP at IPC Systems, Inc.

Tim delves into his professional journey, emphasising his engineering roots and deep expertise in the financial markets, particularly within the capital markets sector.

We discover that IPC has built its esteemed reputation on the back of its innovative trading turret technology and has notably advanced in areas like network connectivity, electronic trading, crypto services, and ultra-low latency solutions.

Throughout the conversation, they shed light on the critical role of a CTO amidst the rapidly changing financial landscape, the profound impact of technology on capital markets, and the promising horizon of real-time transcription in trading.

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In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Nils Frowein, CEO & Michael Stemmle Founder of additiv. 

Toby, Nils and Michael discuss additiv's transformation from its roots in publishing to a leading tech innovator. They delve into the power of cloud and APIs in redefining industries and the drive to positively impact the financial realm. 

This episode explores the tech-driven shifts altering sectors like media and finance, and how FinTech promises to address investment service gaps, as well as uncovering the potential of embedded finance in promoting financial inclusivity. 

Tune in to learn about the pivotal role of IT integration in data centres and additiv's expansion vision for Europe, spanning the UK to the Asia Pacific.

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Joining Toby on the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV is Duncan Trenholme, Global Co-Head of Digital Assets at TP ICAP.

The pair sit down and explore the evolution and challenges of the financial industry, emphasising the impact of negative headlines, regulatory gaps, and infrastructure shortcomings. 

Duncan shares insights into TP ICAP’s journey into full-time digital assets business, expressing optimism for the future with a focus on practical blockchain applications by 2024.

Delving into the TP ICAPs growth strategy, highlighting the importance of discipline, steady pacing, and building slowly to align with long-term goals. 

We look at the future of TP ICAP with excitement about the recent launch of Fusion Digital Assets, a wholesale crypto exchange, and plans to extend digital asset access to traditional trading systems.

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Welcome back to another episode of FinTech Focus TV Where Toby is joined by Anthony Mazzarese, Co-Founder & CCO and Brandon Mulvihill, Co-Founder & CEO at Crossover Markets Group, Inc.

Brandon and Anthony from Crossover discuss the convergence of TradFi and DeFi in the crypto space. 

They emphasise the importance of understanding the distinctions between brokers and exchanges in the crypto industry and how regulatory frameworks need to adapt accordingly. 

The conversation delves into their technological approach, highlighting the significance of 24/7 trading. It explores the challenges associated with adapting institutional trading systems to this novel paradigm, emphasising the efficiency derived from heightened speed and increased productivity within the crypto space.

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Joining Toby on the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV is Howard Wimpory, KYC Transformation Director at Encompass Corporation.

In this episode, Toby and Howard discuss challenges and evolution in perpetual KYC processes, stressing collaboration and a strategic data approach. 

Howard explains Encompass's maturity model, focusing on executive support, realistic timelines, and organisation-wide commitment in transformations. 

The conversation touches on data's significance in KYC, emphasising a strategic approach to attributes and sources.

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In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Nick Fusco, Founder & CEO of ApeVue. 

Toby and Nick unpack the value of data-driven decision-making, the evolution of private markets, and the role of analytics in generating alpha for investors. 

Nick, with his vast experience in pricing, reference data, and index benchmarks, also sheds light on the incredible potential of financial data analysis.

Find out what the future holds for this dynamic industry and how ApeVue is driving the change that will redefine the world of finance!

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Joining Toby on the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV is Rob Lincolne, Founder and CEO of Paydock.

In this episode, Rob discusses Paydock's journey, and initial struggles to define its fintech role, showcasing their pioneering work in payment orchestration. And now with several successful partnerships, emphasises the significant financial institutions and the critical role of a solid track record and team.

The conversation also explores the importance of nurturing company culture during rapid expansion and the challenges of preserving a business's core identity while scaling.

We get a glimpse of Paydock's future plans, highlighting their commitment to scaling their successful approach and serving the needs of financial institutions and large retailers facing payment challenges.

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Joining Toby on FinTech Focus TV this week is Omar Dapul and Tim Ferguson of CARDO AI.

The three discuss the powerful combination of big data, machine learning, and AI in the financial sector, highlighting its potential to revolutionize structural finance and securitization. 

They delve into the importance of trust in AI and how it can address the challenges of human error. Discover how these innovations are driving increased productivity, efficiency, and global expansion in the financial industry. 

The podcast also touches on projects like the Human Capital Index and the impact of regulations on financial innovation. Gain valuable insights into the future of finance and technology from these industry experts.

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Joining Toby on this exclusive episode of FinTech Focus TV is Laurence Jones, Americas Regional Director at the FIX Trading Community.

Laurence provides an insightful glimpse into the much-anticipated Americas Trading Conference, promising a diverse range of sessions that will extensively explore the most current industry trends and emerging technologies.

With an expanded lineup of speakers, ample networking opportunities, and enlightening educational keynotes, this conference is dedicated to delivering invaluable insights and fostering profound connections within the financial sector.

We are also proud to announce that our very own Toby Babb will be speaking on the panel 'Getting the Best Out of Our People', so if you are attending please say hello!

Don't miss this full-day conference on October 18th in New York at etc.venues 360 Madison.

If you haven’t already, secure your ticket today: https://www.fixtrading.org/americas2023registration/

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