StreetsTalksTo

In this episode, Julia Streets sits down with Emma Kalliomaki to explore the critical role of the Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB) as the "golden source" of reference data for the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market. As the industry transitions from rapid regulatory implementation to a "steady state," Emma discusses how standardised identifiers (OTC ISIN, UPI, CFI) and global collaboration continue to drive market transparency and reduce operational and regulatory burden for its 1,900+ users worldwide.

• Evolution from Implementation to Stabilisation: After eight years of operation and following the successful global rollout of the Unique Product Identifier (UPI) into the Identifier framework for OTC Derivatives over the last couple of years, the DSB's user base has expanded from regulators and reporting firms to a much broader community. The DSB is therefore transitioning to a discovery-led approach focussed on deepening their understanding of how their data is accessed, used and integrated across an increasingly diverse ecosystem
• Commitment to Fair Cost Allocation and Transparency: As a market utility, with a user base expanding to include a vast network of indirect and non-fee-paying entities, the DSB remains committed to its core principle of fair allocation of cost

The episode emphasises the importance of the Annual Industry Consultation, calling for diverse stakeholders, from boutique buy-side firms to global sell-side institutions, to provide feedback on DSB service evolution and the equitable distribution of costs.

In this episode of StreetsTalksTo, Julia Streets is joined by Sam Duncan, Founder and CEO of Net Purpose, to discuss the critical evolution of sustainable capitalism. Following Net Purpose's landmark acquisition of the Sustainable Development Investments Asset Owner Platform (SDI AOP), the conversation explores how granular data and standardised classification are moving sustainability from a niche reporting requirement to a core pillar of financial materiality and fiduciary duty.

• Strategic Consolidation for Market Clarity: Net Purpose's acquisition of the SDI AOP signifies a major consolidation in the ESG data landscape. By joining forces with a platform founded by four of the world's largest asset allocators (including APG and AustralianSuper), Net Purpose is streamlining methodologies to provide investors with a "single source of truth" for mapping corporate performance against UN Sustainable Development Goals.

• Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) and Workflow Integration: Net Purpose is pivoting the sustainability conversation toward technical ease and scalability. Throughout 2026, the firm is prioritising the launch of integrated datasets, starting with the high-impact energy sector, delivered via API and major platform integrations. This enables investment managers and CFOs to treat social and environmental metrics with the same rigor and workflow efficiency as traditional financial returns.

• The Rise of the "Sustainability Improver": The discussion focuses on the pragmatic shift in regulation, specifically the UK's SDR (Sustainability Disclosure Requirements) and highlights the importance of the "improvers" category, noting that while only a small fraction of the market is currently 100% sustainable, the greatest opportunity for capital allocation lies in supporting the 80% of businesses currently "in transition."

In the latest episode of StreetsTalksTo we are joined by James Goater (Founder and CEO) and Sarah Timms (Co-founder and CPTO) of InTick. The discussion centers on InTick's innovative solution for the listed derivatives block trading market, which is still characterised by highly manual, complex, and opaque processes. InTick's mission is to bring automation, efficiency, and transparency to listed derivatives block trading , unlocking new trading opportunities and improving performance for buy-side, sell-side, and exchanges.

Key Points discussed in this episode:

• Addressing a Manual and Complex Market: Listed derivatives block trading remains one of the last areas of financial market trading where manual processes lead to inefficiencies, errors, and missed trading opportunities. The complexity and nuances of different exchanges and traded contracts across fixed income, commodities and equities) has historically made automation difficult.

• Benefits of Electronification: We discuss the significant advantages of moving to a centralised electronic platform that offers access to liquidity and automation that supports faster and more certain execution, improves trading risks and reconciliation, and enables better transactional cost analysis.The InTick Solution and its Impact: We learn how InTick provides an all-to-all network for listed derivatives block trading, allowing any client to automatically match with any other across its platform. This removes the need for manual communication and negotiation, making the process faster, more accurate, and more efficient to source market interest. It also aims to increase overall listed derivatives block trading activities by making it cheaper and easier to transact block sizes

• The Founders' Expertise and Vision: We cover how the combined expertise of the InTick team is directly suited for tackling the complexities of block trading.

• Strategic Roadmap and Future Growth: InTick's development is driven by extensive research into customer pain points. We discuss how they are focusing on delivering a highly usable and incrementally better product that has momentum and support from all sides of the market to redefine the future of block trading in listed derivatives

In this episode of #StreetsTalksTo we speak with SustainoMetric Founder & CEO, Kanchan Mishra and the Director of Strategy and Innovation, Mohit Agarwal

We dive into the evolving landscape of sustainable investing, uncovering surprising data that challenges the "anti-ESG" narrative and highlights the continued growth of sustainability-focused funds. We explore the commercial imperative behind embracing ESG—how it's not just about ethics but smart business strategy and long-term value creation.

We unpack how recent EU legislative changes are creating data gaps and impacting due diligence for asset managers, and discuss the exciting intersection of AI and human expertise in ESG data. SustainoMetric is leveraging cutting-edge technology while keeping a "human captain" at the helm of every AI initiative. Finally, we tackle the pressing issue of global supply chains and the need for robust due diligence in an uncertain world.

Get ready for actionable insights and a deeper understanding of how sustainability is shaping the future of finance!

In this episode of #StreetsTalksTo we speak with Brock Arnason, Founder and Chief Executive Officer and Somerset Pheasant Chief Strategy Officer for Droit.

We delve into the intricate world of financial regulation and the technological solutions offered by Droit. The core theme revolves around the wave of regulatory changes that financial institutions face globally, stemming from the post-2008 financial crisis. These regulations, including Dodd-Frank and MiFID, necessitate rapid, accurate, and defensible decision-making, a challenge Droit addresses through its Adept platform.

Droit's solution centers on providing a technology-driven approach to computational law, enabling institutions to automate regulatory compliance. The Adept platform processes millions of daily inquiries, ensuring transactions adhere to legal requirements with sub-millisecond latency. A key aspect of Droit's methodology is fostering consensus through initiatives like the Endoxa Consortium. This collaborative approach allows industry practitioners to define best practices and mutualise the cost of adapting to regulatory shifts.

The discussion also highlights the complexities of international coverage. Droit operates globally, serving clients across diverse jurisdictions, each with unique regulatory nuances. While the fundamental principles of compliance remain consistent, the company adapts its solutions to address specific regional requirements. We touch upon the varying speeds of regulatory implementation across different regions, particularly contrasting the US with other global markets, which creates additional challenges for clients.

Looking ahead, client priorities and Droit's focus for 2025 emphasise proactive planning and adherence to evolving standards. Clients are urged to adopt best practices, particularly in areas like position reporting, exchange-traded derivative reporting, and transaction reporting. Droit aims to support these efforts by providing tools for pre-trade decision-making and ensuring regulatory transparency. The overarching message is the importance of leveraging technology and industry collaboration to navigate the ever-changing landscape of financial regulation.

In this episode of #StreetsTalksTo we speak with Marc Gratacos, Founder and Managing Partner, and Aleix Revilla, Head of Consulting Services, from TradeHeader—one of the 2025 RegTech100 leaders.

In this episode we discuss:

• Navigating Regulatory Complexity: TradeHeader's expertise in digital regulatory reporting (DRR) simplifies compliance by digitising, standardising, and automating processes, offering significant cost reduction and risk mitigation for firms.

• Reusability Across Jurisdictions: Discover how TradeHeader helps clients leverage 80% of reporting fields across regulations, turning compliance into a strategic advantage for global expansion.

• Adopting DRR for Transformation: Gain practical insights into integrating DRR—from initial interpretation to full-scale implementation—benefiting firms of all sizes in aligning with industry standards.

Join us as we delve into how TradeHeader empowers financial institutions to tackle data and regulatory challenges with precision and innovation.

In this episode of #StreetsTalksTo we are joined by the partners and authors of The Scaling UK Regional FinTech Report.This groundbreaking research, conducted by Whitecap Consulting and co-published with Streets Consulting and Innovate Finance, explores how to successfully scale fintech firms in the UK.

Key points discussed include:

1. Importance of Regional Growth: The report analyses 250 regional fintech scale-ups, highlighting the significance of growth outside London and the unique challenges and opportunities these regions face.

2. Diversity and Leadership: Findings reveal that firms with female founders achieved over 30% more turnover growth than those with male founders, emphasising the importance of diverse leadership in fintech success.

3. Impact of Accelerator Programs: Data shows that participation in accelerator programs significantly boosts a firm's chances of raising funding, underscoring the value of these programs in the fintech ecosystem.

4. Government and Policy Support: The discussion touches on the critical need for government and regulatory support to ensure the growth and global leadership of UK fintech, aligning with Innovate Finance's FinTech Manifesto.

Join Julia Streets, Janine Hirt, CEO of Innovate Finance, and Julian Wells, Director and FinTech Lead at Whitecap Consulting for an insightful conversation on the future of UK fintech and the strategies to drive its success.

In this episode of StreetsTalksTo we are joined by Hilary Smyth-Allen, Executive Director of SuperTech, the UK's first and only tech supercluster, based in the West Midlands. The supercluster is leading the charge in accelerating technological adoption across professional services through ProfTech which includes FinTech, PropTech, LegalTech and InsurTech. In our conversation, Hilary shares invaluable insights into the intersection of innovation and professional services. We discuss:

Roadmap for the Future: Hilary unveils SuperTech's strategic Research and Innovation Roadmap, a 10 year plan based on deep analysis, developed through extensive consultation with industry stakeholders and academia. The Roadmap focuses on four key themes: Productivity, Open Data, Sustainability, and Inclusion & Wellness. Driven by a commitment to these areas, the blueprint is an actionable programme of targeted initiatives to drive prosperity and improve social outcomes.

Championing Innovation: Hilary emphasises the importance of innovation in driving growth and competition in the business, professional and financial services sectors. SuperTech's mission is to position the West Midlands as a hub for next-generation services, leveraging technology to enhance customer experience and business operations.

The ProfTech Revolution: We explore the concept of ProfTech and its significance. ProfTech encompasses a wide range of professional services enhanced by technology, from legal and property services to financial advisory. By embracing ProfTech, businesses can unlock new opportunities for growth and efficiency.

Driving Impact: Looking ahead, SuperTech is committed to translating the Roadmap into tangible outcomes. Cross-sector engagement is at the heart of the Roadmap and the delivery of all activities.

Through collaborative partnerships and joined-up initiatives that will fully enable and serve businesses, consumers and investors, the potential impact of the Roadmap is the creation of over 4,600 regional jobs and the addition of £1.5bn to the regional economy over the next decade.

In this episode of #StreetsTalksTo, we are joined by Anton Padmasiri, founder and CEO and Shri Krishnansen, Chief Commercial Officer of WealthOS. We explore the future of wealth management and delve into how WealthOS is driving innovation and reshaping the financial services landscape.

We also discuss:

Legacy Infrastructure Challenges: The frustrations and limitations posed by outdated legacy infrastructure in the financial services industry, particularly in wealth management. This legacy technology impedes the delivery of modern, user-centric experiences and hampers firms' ability to innovate and adapt to changing market dynamics.

Innovation in Wealth Management: WealthOS's pioneering solution to address the shortcomings of traditional wealth management systems. As a cloud-native operating system, it offers a scalable, user-friendly platform designed to modernise wealth management practices, enhance customer experiences, and meet evolving regulatory requirements. Through automation, APIs, and a focus on user experience, WealthOS aims to revolutionise how wealth is managed and accessed, paving the way for digital transformation in the industry.

Global Ambitions and Market Expansion: With a clear mission to provide equitable access to wealth management services worldwide, WealthOS demonstrates its international ambitions. The leadership envisions expanding beyond the UK market, leveraging their adaptable infrastructure to cater to the needs of financial institutions and investors across different jurisdictions. By embracing technological advancements, anticipating regulatory changes, and prioritising user needs, WealthOS aims to shape the future of wealth management on a global scale.

In this episode of #StreetsTalksTo we talk to Gillian Painter, Head of Membership and Engine, The Investment Association. We talk about the journey of Engine, the IA's Innovation Hub and FinTech Accelerator, and explore the transformative power of technology in investment management.

Our discussion also covers :

Innovative Programs: Gillian sheds light on the evolution of Engine, from its inception in response to regulatory changes to becoming a global hub for FinTech innovation. With programmes including the IA Engine Innovator, Sparks, and Advanced Access, Engine caters to firms at different stages of development, providing tailored support to foster growth and drive industry-wide innovation.

Real-World Impact: Through success stories and testimonials, Gillian illustrates the tangible benefits that participating firms experience. From generating additional revenue to securing new partnerships and funding opportunities, Engine's ecosystem empowers FinTech innovators to thrive and make meaningful contributions to the financial services landscape.

Global Collaboration: The importance of collaboration on both national and international levels. By forging partnerships and facilitating exchanges with global counterparts, The Investment Association seeks to harness the collective expertise and drive cross-border innovation. Through initiatives like the Global Partners Programme and international conferences like EmTech, The IA fosters a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.

We discuss the intersection of technology, innovation, and financial services, and explore the endless possibilities for growth and transformation in the industry.