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FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrInside Code Willing: How the CWIQ Platform is Transforming Quantitative Research and Trading | Robert Martinez, Chief Revenue Officer at Code WillingOn this episode of FinTech Focus TV recorded at Quant Strats 2025, Oli Knight, AVP at Harrington Starr, sits down with Robert Martinez, Chief Revenue Officer at Code Willing, to explore how the company is transforming data infrastructure and backtesting for quant and systematic trading firms.From the origins of Code Willing with QuantBot Technologies to its client-driven innovations and multi-asset expansion, Robert shares fascinating insights into how firms can optimise alpha generation by outsourcing the heavy lifting of data management.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For...
2025-11-0306 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrBridgewise's $21M Series A and Driving Innovation Through AI | Adedamola Adetola the General Manager of Europe and Africa at BridgewiseIn the latest episode of Fintech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Adedamola Adetola the General Manager of Europe and Africa at Bridgewise.Adedamola discusses Bridgewise’s $21 million Series A funding round and its innovative use of AI, pivoting from running an equity fund to generating institutional-grade research reports on undercovered stocks globally.The episode delves into the company's strategic growth, particularly in the retail segment, and addresses the longer sales cycles in institutional markets while emphasising the importance of building trust through responsible AI practicesThe pair cover the global market dy...
2024-07-3135 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrMaple's Secret Sauce and DeFi's iPhone Moment | FinTech Focus TV with Martin de Rijke at MapleIn the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Martin de Rijke, Business Operations Manager at Maple Finance. Martin shares his fascinating journey from discovering Bitcoin in high school to leading growth at Maple Finance, an innovative institutional marketplace built on blockchain technology. Discover how Maple is revolutionising the financial industry by bringing transparency and efficiency through decentralised finance (DeFi). Learn about their latest offering, Syrup, which opens institutional-grade yields to a broader audience. Martin also discusses the future of DeFi, predicting a significant surge in mainstream adoption driven by...
2024-07-2431 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrCreating True Partnership and Peak Performance in Financial Services | Thomas Ungi, Co-Founder & CEO of True PartnershipIn the latest episode of Fintech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with True Partnership’s Co-Founder & CEO, Thomas Ungi, about how his transformative experience with coaching led him to co-found True Partnership.We discover how the firm has grown, expanded and emphasised their focus on understanding individual needs, fostering diversity, and connecting with people.The pair discuss the importance of recognising and nurturing unconventional talent and sharing anecdotes about successful hires from non-traditional backgrounds. They also talk about the evolving recognition of coaching in the financial sector, noting its crucial role in enhancing performance, re...
2024-07-1752 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrA Story that Simply Can't be Ignored - Why Sustainable Trading is the Future | Duncan Higgins, CEO of Sustainable TradingJoining Toby on the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV is Duncan Higgins, CEO of Sustainable Trading where he discusses his initiative to make the trading industry more environmentally and socially responsible.With a 25-year career in finance, Duncan founded Sustainable Trading to address the industry's lack of a concerted sustainability effort. The initiative has seen strong support, growing from 30 to 60 member firms, driven by the commercial benefits of sustainability for clients and potential hires.Tune in to hear Duncan’s advice on the growing importance of sustainability in at...
2024-07-1051 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrNavigating 25 Years of FinTech Innovation | Peter Theunis, Senior Vice President of Sales at BPC Banking TechnologiesJoining Ian Bailey on this special Pay360 episode of FinTech Focus TV is Peter Theunis, Senior Vice President of Sales at BPC Banking Technologies. With over 25 years in payments and banking, Peter shares BPC's journey from a traditional software vendor to a SaaS and processing company, emphasising their SmartVista platform and expansion into fraud management, digital banking, and public transport solutions.Highlighting BPC's global reach, Peter explains their support for customers in over 120 countries, focusing on innovation and adapting to market demands. He emphasises the importance of digital ecosystems, government partnerships, and balancing re...
2024-07-0820 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Future of Marketing in FinTechOn this special episode of FinTech Focus TV, Ian is joined by marketing legends within the space at Payal Raina’s FinTech B2B Marketing Conference in April. Ian spoke with Payal Raina, Rashee Pandey, Emmy Granström, Meredith Odgers, Sumeet Vermani, Natasha Gay, Mia Mohammad, Georgie Taylor, Michael Borrelli, Shelia Mitham and Vanessa Lovatt about the significant role of marketing in driving growth and innovation in the FinTech industry.This episode emphasises that effective marketing is essential for FinTechs to differentiate themselves, build trust, and orchestrate comprehensive solutions in a...
2024-07-0510 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrMaking Payments Better with AI & Blockchain | Ross Kolodyazhnyi, CEO of DCM and CTPO at CalyptusJoining Toby on the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV is Ross Kolodyazhnyi, CEO of DCM and CTPO at Calyptus. Ross shares his journey from digitalising banks in Eastern Europe to leading fintech innovations at Wirex and now as CEO of DCM. He discusses his role in integrating blockchain with traditional banking and emphasises the importance of transparency and interoperability in financial transactions. Tune in to learn about DCM's upcoming product launch and Ross' vision for the future of fintech, which aims to revolutionise payment processes without compromising efficiency an...
2024-07-0338 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrTNS, West Highland a bold new future! | FinTech Focus TV with Tom Lazenga and Steve Roe, TNSIn this episode of FinTech Focus TV, host Toby Babb welcomes Tom Lazenga and Steve Roe from TNS. Tom, head of the financial markets business, and Steve, the founder of West Highland, discuss the recent acquisition of West Highland by TNS. They share insights on the strategic motivations behind the merger, the importance of maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit, and the impact on market data operations. The pair also share valuable knowledge about the synergies created by this merger, the benefits for clients, and the exciting prospects for global expansion. This episode is a mus...
2024-06-2628 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe New Age of Marketing Innovation | Katerina Rabava, Marketing Head at Tata Consultancy ServicesIn this special episode of FinTech Focus TV, host Ian welcomes Katerina Rabava, Marketing Head at Tata Consultancy Services, to the show at the Harrington Starr booth at the FinTech B2B Marketing Conference event.Katerina emphasises how marketing goes beyond traditional boundaries to drive innovation and growth, especially in a post-COVID world where it transcends being merely a 'colouring department.'Exploring the role of AI in marketing, Katerina emphasises its role as an enabler rather than just a tool. The pair also explore how events like marathons help humanise technology, enhancing customer engagement...
2024-06-2408 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrBreaking Barriers in Fintech with Finkr | FinTech Focus TV with Ion Fratiloiu, Founder & CEO of FinkrIn this episode of FinTech Focus TV, host Ian welcomes Ion Fratiloiu, Founder & CEO of Finkr to the show.Ion discusses Finkr’s role in assisting fintech companies, lenders, and technology firms to scale up or enter the UK market.He highlights the company's dual focus: consulting on business strategy, product, and technology integration, and facilitating capital raising through equity and debt. The pair discuss the evolving landscape of AI and technology in financial services, emphasising the importance of modernising infrastructure to fully realise AI...
2024-06-1922 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrCommunity and Innovation: The Future of FinTech | FinTech Focus TV with Lord Chris Holmes, Member UK, House of LordsJoin us for a special episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded live at the FinTech B2B Marketing Conference in London. Host Ian Bailey sits down with Lord Chris Holmes, who has spent over a decade in the House of Lords championing technology for public good. They dive deep into the transformative potential of AI and tokenisation in the FinTech sector. Lord Holmes emphasises the importance of understanding and leveraging these technologies not just for their novelty but for real, human-centered solutions. They also discuss the crucial role of marketing and legislation in...
2024-06-1009 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrFrom Cloud to Customer: AWS's Financial Services Journey | FinTech Focus TV with Karen Ching of AWSWelcome to a special episode of FinTech Focus TV, hosted by Ian Bailey and recorded live at the Harrington Starr booth at FinTech B2B Marketing Conference in London.In this insightful discussion, we're joined by Karen Ching, Global ISV Sales Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS), focusing on Global Financial Services. Karen delves deep into the unique challenges and opportunities within the fintech sector, particularly how AWS collaborates with various firms to innovate and co-sell in the cloud. She explores AWS's comprehensive approach from building to marketing and selling, emphasising the importance of...
2024-06-0307 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrBeyond Borders: The Future of Money Remittance | FinTech Focus TV with Rehan Ashraf, Relationship and Development Team Lead at ACE Money TransferIn this special episode of FinTech Focus TV, host Ian welcomes Rehan Ashraf, Relationship and Development Team Lead at ACE Money Transfer to the show at the Harrington Starr booth, PAY360 event, Excel London.Rehan shares his journey at ACE Money Transfer, from its origins in a small Bolton shop to its evolution into a cutting-edge digital FinTech platform.He delves into his role, emphasising the importance of nurturing partnerships with banking and financial trading entities to facilitate global money remittance. Rehan emphasises how these collaborations are crucial for the business's operations and growth, reflecting...
2024-05-3108 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrAI's Product Management Journey | FinTech Focus TV with Jakub Piotrowski, VP of Product at BudIn this episode of FinTech Focus TV, host Toby Babb interviews Jakub Piotrowski, VP of Product at Bud. Jakub discusses his career journey and how Bud leverages AI to transform financial decision-making. Learn about Bud's transactional data intelligence platform and how it enhances customer insights for financial institutions. Jakub also delves into the differences between B2B and B2C product management, the challenges in the financial services industry, and the future of open banking. This episode provides a deep dive into the innovative technologies driving the FinTech sector and offers valuable insights for...
2024-05-2246 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrInnovation vs. Regulation | FinTech Focus TV with Rory Tanner, Head of UK Government Affairs at RevolutIn this special episode of Fintech Focus TV, host Ian Bailey joins us live from the Harrington Starr PAY360 event booth at the Excel Centre, London. Ian is delighted to welcome Rory Tanner, Head of UK Government Affairs at Revolut to the show. Rory discusses his dual role at Revolut, where he spearheads policy development and manages relationships with key stakeholders such as the UK government and regulators. This episode is packed with insights into the future of payments, the challenges of balancing innovation with regulation, and the strategic measures Revolut is adopting to combat...
2024-05-2010 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrNavigating the New EU AI Regulation | FinTech Focus TV with Michael Borrelli, Director of AI & PartnersIn this special episode of FinTech Focus TV, host Ian welcomes Michael Borrelli, Director of AI & Partners to the show at the Harrington Starr booth, PAY360 event, Excel London.Michael explores the profound impact of pioneering EU AI legislation on businesses within the EU market. He emphasises the essential need for businesses to conduct thorough risk classifications of their AI systems—mirroring 'know your customer' protocols—to ensure compliance.During the discussion, he introduced 'Orthrus', a workflow tool his team developed to streamline the AI system risk classification process. This...
2024-05-1306 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrAcquired.com's Vision for the Future of FinTech | FinTech Focus TVIn this special episode of FinTech Focus TV, host Ian welcomes the team at Acquired.com to the show at the Harrington Starr booth, PAY360 event, Excel London.Justin Hanna, Head of Direct Sales, Grant Evans, Head of Partnerships and George Boot, Demand Generation Manager explore the company's unique approach to payment gateways and services, emphasising their robust UK-based technology stack and integrations. The conversation pivots to the symbiotic relationship between sales and partnerships within the company, showcasing how this internal collaboration enhances service delivery and client engagement. They also discuss the innovative ad...
2024-05-0608 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrNavigating Digital Identity | FinTech Focus TV Stacey Wilkinson, API Growth Manager at NatWest GroupIn this special episode, join host Ian Bailey and Stacey Wilkinson, API Growth Manager at NatWest Group, on FinTech Focus TV as they explore digital identity, recorded at The Harrington Starr booth at the PAY360 event, ExCeL London.Stacey unpacks the complexities of consumer trust from her recent panel discussion, highlighting NatWest’s innovative approach to identity verification through Open Banking APIs. This system enhances user experience by simplifying identity checks down to mere seconds and is already reshaping customer interactions with technology. Looking forward, Stacey discusses the potential for standardising bank-based verification meth...
2024-04-2207 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrWhat Makes a Great Workplace Culture? | FinTech Focus TV with Trever Evans, TS ImagineJoining Toby on the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV is Trever Evans, Chief People Officer at TS Imagine.Recognised as the top 1% for Business Excellence in Harrington Starr’s latest edition of The Financial Technologist magazine, Trever shares insights into how TS Imagine distinguishes itself as a great place to work, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth, and nurturing talent by providing experiences that enable individuals to reach their full potential.With around 450 global employees, TS Imagine exemplifies effective leadership and strategic growth. Trever discusses the company's diverse product offerings, ta...
2024-01-1743 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrMoneyLIVE heads to North America! | FinTech Focus TV with Salisa Britton and Lottie Westerling of MoneyLIVEOn this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Salisa Britton and Lottie Westerling — two individuals that are planning one of North America's most exciting finance events: MoneyLIVE!After immense success in Europe and Asia, the team are taking MoneyLIVE to North America for the first time. Hosted in Chicago, this promises to be an event that is intentional, focussed and strategic.Salisa and Lottie offer us an exclusive look at the agenda, sharing some of the incredible speakers that will delegates will be able to hear from. And the pair sh...
2023-06-0720 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrBack to Billingsgate: FIX EMEA Trading Conference 2023 | FinTech Focus TV with Jim Kaye, Executive Director at theFIX Trading CommunityAhead of this weeks FIX EMEA Trading Conference, Toby is joined by Jim Kaye, Executive Director at the FIX Trading Community, on this exclusive episode of FinTech Focus TV.Following on from a highly successful series of events in 2022, the FIX EMEA Trading Conference return to Old Billingsgate on Thursday 9th of March- with an agenda that is truly industry-leading!Jim shares the community-driven approach that has influenced the themes and discussions of the day, honing in on some of the truly brilliant panels we can expect to see on the day.The...
2023-03-0615 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrScaling from A-C: Lessons From AccessFintech | FinTech Focus TV with Roy Saadon, CEO and Co-Founder of AccessFintechJoining Toby in the Harrington Starr Studio for this episode of FinTech Focus TV is Roy Saadon, CEO and Co-Founder of AccessFintech.Celebrating the successes of the firm across 2022 (and most recently their recognition as The Best Start-Up To Work For in The Top 1% Workplace Awards), Roy reflects on a defining year, and how’s ensuring such wins don’t lull him into a dangerous sense of complacency.2022 saw AccessFintech brilliantly raise funds to take them to the next level of innovation- but the journey was by no means linear or easy. Roy shares the...
2022-12-1435 min
FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrConfidence in the Market Place | The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and NadiaWelcome back to another episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia, where today we discuss confidence in the market place.We're all aware of the economic headlines, but what's the vibe out there? Is it as tough as it says it is? Are people still hiring? Yes, absolutely. In fact, we've seen a five month high in terms of job flow at the moment. So it's a great time to be a job seeker or an employer!But how do you build your business and get ahead of your competition? Well, if you...
2022-09-0425 min
FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrPartner With Your Recruiters | The Recruitment Round-Up with Nadia and RobOn this weeks Recruitment Round-Up Podcast with Nadia and Rob, the focus is on partnerships.The pair discuss why partnerships drive our understanding of communication here at Harrington Starr. Partnerships have a far more tangible impact than the traditional transactional relationship between recruiter and client, and have the potential to better the FinTech industry with its greatest asset: people.We are changing the meaning of recruitment. Nadia and Rob focus in on what the role of a recruiter truly is in the wider marketplace, particularly given increasing uncertainty.Nadia also shares our excitement...
2022-08-2124 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrCurrent Trends Impacting Financial Services | FinTech Focus TV with Rupak Ghose, COO at GalytixWe are delighted to welcome Rupak Ghose, COO at Galytix, to this episode of FinTech Focus TV, hosted by Toby Babb.Following on from the release of their recent publication, Rupak joins us to offer exclusive insights into Galytix's joint report with PwC on Early Warning Systems in banking, as well as covering his brilliant history so far and the stunning success of Galytix so far.Toby and Rupak also looked at the current mega trends and their impact in financial services, early warning signals and the opportunities in a potential recession across the entire...
2022-08-1731 min
FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrWhat to do with all that Uncertainty | The Recruitment Round-Up with Nadia and RobOn this episode of The Recruitment Round-Up, Nadia and Rob address the increasing uncertainty affecting not only our industry, but that which is having a global impact.With a recession now on the horizon, many people are jumping to panic stations and trying to predict the sometimes unpredictable. But Nadia and Rob unpack exactly what a recession means for financial services, reflecting on previous experiences and grounding our understanding of whats to come.Given this, the pair remind us how important it is to not be derailed and continue to practice excellence, not allowing yourself...
2022-08-1420 min
FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrIs this 'Boom Time' Going to Last? | The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and RobWelcome back to another episode of the Recruitment Round-Up. This week, Toby is joined by our COO, Rob Grant, while Nadia enjoys a well-deserved week off!It's been an exciting week for Harrington Starr as we released our highly-anticipated magazine, The Financial Technologist, on Monday. Named "FinTech Pathways", we wanted to equip our readers with the knowledge and ideas of other financial technologists through insightful surveys and articles from pioneers in the space.This is our most extensive survey yet and provides an eye-opening snapshot of people's mindset within the Financial Technology sector. Rob specifically...
2022-07-3125 min
FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington Starr100,000... Now that's a Milestone | The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and NadiaThis is very much a celebratory episode of The Recruitment Round-Up, as Toby and Nadia celebrate Harrington Starr reaching 100,000 followers on LinkedIn!From a small office in Waterloo, to a now international business with uncapped growth opportunities, the Harrington Starr team have been on quite the journey. Having hit such an incredible milestone, Toby and Nadia take time to reflect on the experience of founding the business; be it cleaning fridges and being mistaken for a spa, or weathering a recession, they've truly seen it all.Being across in our New York Office this week...
2022-07-2427 min
FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrCurrent Market Conditions Impacting FinTech | The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and NadiaWelcome back to another episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia, where today we discuss the current market conditions, inspired by our upcoming magazine release, The Financial Technologist. As Toby gained a sneak peek of our upcoming magazine, the pair share their excitement for the release on Monday 25th July. This issue is a definitive guide to building an empowered industry, and Toby and Nadia discuss some key topics as we look at what the future of the industry looks like. It's an extraordinary market at the moment as we are seeing a hu...
2022-07-1722 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Evolution of Recruitment | The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and NadiaThis week on The Recruitment Round-Up, Toby and Nadia address the evolution of recruitment. How far has the sector progressed? How far do we still have to go?It' always fascinating to reflect on the past 20 years (even the past 20 months!) and consider just how much the practice of recruitment has changed. From digitalisation, to hyper-personalisation, FinTech has become a people-focused service- and the industries they serve have inherently become better for it.Toby and Nadia share how they have seen attitudes shift and the work they have done to catalyse the evolution of FinTech...
2022-07-0332 min
FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrTalent Experience | The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and NadiaWelcome back to another episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia, where today we discuss talent experience.Today's episode is inspired by a recent conversation Nadia had in our London office with Hari S, as they discussed a candidate's experience which went viral on LinkedIn. Having great exposure in this topic, Toby and Nadia discuss how we can get better as employers, whilst investing, keeping, growing and evaluating talent in a better way.Toby and Nadia highlight the importance of having an engaging brand and business, as well as creating a unique employee...
2022-06-2633 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Next Evolution of RegTech | FinTech Focus TV Oliver Rooney, Chief Technology Officer at VoxSmartWelcome back to another episode of FinTech Focus where Toby welcomes Oliver Rooney, Chief Technology Officer at VoxSmart.With a very exciting growth story, Oliver tells us what it's been like to be part of that journey, exploring recent successes, and where they've come from.As an evident expert in the space, this episode is a brilliant exploration of the evolution of regulatory compliance. Oliver and Toby look at the associated innovation, the problem-solving skills needed, and the solution-orientated approaches that have taken VoxSmart from strength-to-strength.Thank you Oliver for joining us on...
2022-06-1532 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThat Wow Factor | The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and NadiaWe're bringing you the wow factor on this episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia.Inspired by Nadia's trip to Money 20/20 in Amsterdam this week, the pair discuss industry shocks and changing headwinds. Having moderated a panel on "The Great Resignation", Nadia and Toby look at what this means for firms and why the lack of a single solution isn't actually such a bad thing.We get the eye-opening learns Nadia took from Money 20/20; from transparency to addressing the skills shortage on a global scale, a trip to Amsterdam gave us exposure to...
2022-06-1227 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrMaking Culture Remote | FinTech Focus TV with Ollie Cadman Chief Product Officer at EventusOn this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is delighted to be joined by Ollie Cadman Chief Product Officer at Eventus.Recognised as one of the Most Influential FinTech Firms in Harrington Starr's latest edition of The Financial Technologist magazine, Ollie gives us an exclusive insight into Eventus's incredible journey over the past 12 months.With a central theme of this episode being the 'culture of a remote first world', Ollie reveals how Eventus are managing key communications, rapid growth and how this works in a scaling company."It isn't just about bringing in...
2022-05-2535 min
FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrWhat's in it for me? | The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and NadiaOn this episode of The Recruitment Round-Up, Toby and Nadia bring clarity to the reasons people are leaving their roles in the FinTech space.With the average tenure in the industry being only 13 months (!!!), firms are facing a growing issue around retaining and finding the best people. Why are technologists moving at such pace?Recent reports have revealed that the answers range from money to career progression opportunities- so what does a comprehensive organisational response to this look like? Toby and Nadia shed light on the strategies and mindsets firms can be adopting to reverse...
2022-05-0835 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrHolistic Health & Wellbeing Solutions | Fintech Focus TV with Chloe Barrett of Chloe Louise WellbeingWelcome back to another episode of the FinTech Focus Podcast where Toby welcomes Chloe Barrett of Chloe Louise Wellbeing.On this episode, Chloe talks about her mission to empower people with the information and tools they need to make healthier choices and drive sustainable behavioural change. The pair discuss how providing tailor made solutions to meet your needs, and support the implementation of simple yet effective initiatives, will enhance health, wellbeing and performance.Chloe talks about personal experiences and her own journey, sharing how her story has influenced her passion for her work a...
2022-05-0237 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrA Call for Collaboration: FinTech Focus TV Special with valantic FSA and VeloxJoin us on a new episode of FinTech Focus TV as we celebrate the fantastic collaboration between valantic FSA and Velox.We are joined by Andy Browning, Head of Electronic Trading at valantic FSA, and Jon Butler, Co-Founder and CEO of Velox, to find out more about how such a collaboration came about.More than just a response to marketplace demands, this innovative union marks the next stage of FinTech development. We learn how the two are overhauling outdated practices and better utilising their technology to streamline and enhance the offerings of the financial services...
2022-04-2534 min
FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrAttracting, Nurturing and Investing in Talent | The Recruitment Round-upOn this week's episode of the Recruitment Round-up, Toby and Nadia discuss the importance of attracting, nurturing and investing in the best talent. When you hear the word talent what do you think about?The pair reveal what themselves and the team at Harrington Starr are doing to walk the talk and encourage great talent to stay within our industry.Bringing recent success stories and learns to the show, Toby and Nadia share why we need to create and grow our own talent with a focus on many different processes. We al...
2022-04-2440 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrWhen Life Gives You Lemons, You Make Lemon Edge | Fintech Focus TV Gareth Hewitt, CEO and Co-FounderOn this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is delighted to be joined by Gareth Hewitt, CEO and Co-Founder of Lemon Edge. Having started a business during the pandemic, Gareth shares Lemon Edge's journey to date and as a start-up, the key elements that lead them to successful hyper growth. This is a fantastic conversation that brings new insights on legacy systems, capital raises, investments, partnerships, competitors and many more. From the challenges, risks and interesting opportunities within, Gareth offers us an eye-opening take on critical points of discussion.Thank you Gareth for jo...
2022-04-2037 min
FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrFacing up to Networking | The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby NadiaWe're facing up to networking on this weeks episode of The Recruitment Round-Up, hosted by Toby and Nadia of Harrington Starr.Having been to a plethora of exciting industry events in recent weeks, Toby and Nadia share what this new burst in Post-Covid networking means for business.Opportunity. Growth. Change. Acceleration.The latter are buzzwords associated with both FinTech and networking. It seems only right the two should go hand-in-hand and magnify the potential gains.Bringing case studies and learns to the show, Toby and Nadia reveal the best mindset to...
2022-04-1727 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrOperational Efficiency | The Recruitment Round-Up With Nadia and RobWelcome back to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Nadia and Rob!The pair share their passion for recruitment this week, shining a light on efficiency and high performance. Data plays an important role in this and so Rob shares his attuned insights on the matter, revealing how we can harness data for our own betterment.Nadia delves into the importance of passion and purpose, stressing why we need to leverage our skillsets everyday in the plethora of scenarios we find ourselves in.In the Harrington...
2022-04-1023 min
FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrOur 6 Financial Technology Trends of Q1, 2022 | The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and NadiaWelcome back to another episode of the Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia. This week, our hosts discuss their top 6 Financial Technology trends they saw in the first quarter of this incredible year so far.Celebrating the success of the Financial Technologist, Nadia's #WalkTheTalk book launch & other events, and innovation of digital assets, the pair hone in on what they think drove the Financial Technology space to new heights. One thing's for sure; a key element to all of these aspects is the people behind the businesses. Finally, the two reflect on Harrington Starr's...
2022-04-0330 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrMaximising Your Marketing | FinTech Focus TV with Shameer Sachdev, Founder & MD at Growth GorillaOn this episode of Fintech Focus TV, Toby is delighted to be joined by Shameer Sachdev, Founder & MD at Growth Gorilla. Growth Gorilla is a playing a refreshing and eye-opening role in the marketplace, exposing us to all things Marketing within FinTech. Shameer founded Gorilla Growth with the vision that this industry could embrace far more than the conventional, and assist companies with reaching their marketing goals. We explore what great companies are currently doing as they shape the future of the Fintech space. Thank you to Shameer for sharing your fascinating work!Subscribe at...
2022-03-2135 min
FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrInfluencing an Industry | The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and RobOn this episode of The Recruitment Round-Up, Toby is joined by our COO, Rob Grant.What a week at Harrington Starr! From Book Launch to preparations for The Financial Technologist, new hires and new marketplace movements, it has been non-stop. And there's still so much more to come!Toby and Rob give us an exclusive insight into the Most Influential Financial Technology Firms of 2022 (full listing to be announced in The Financial Technologist); they reveal the mindsets, KYC strategies, and hiring approaches that will ensure you don't throw away your shot at excellence this year.
2022-03-2021 min
FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrWalking the Talk AFTER the Dust Settles | The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and NadiaWelcome back to another episode of the Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia at Harrington Starr.This week, the pair reflect on the lessons we can all learn after seeing worldwide efforts and campaigns to celebrate International Women's Day. Nadia asks us to reflect on what we post online in aid of this important day and to think about what we are actually implementing away from our screens to make our environments better for our people.What does your workplace culture look like after the dust settles?The gender pay gap has come...
2022-03-1334 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrCuriosity at the Core | FinTech Focus TV with Adam Iley of Caplin SystemsRecorded in the new FinTech Focus TV Studio, Toby Babb was joined by Adam Iley, Director of Engineering at Caplin Systems, for this brilliant episode.Adam has had a fantastic career thus far; one that saw him join Caplin Systems in the early part of his journey, and then return later on. What drew him back?We explore the interesting, innovative work of Caplin Systems that has driven the phenomenal growth of the firm. From projects that fuel curiosity, to hiring strategies that enhance the culture, Adam reveals why Caplin Systems was recognised as one...
2022-03-0928 min
FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrWhat is a good career choice? | The Recruitment Round-UpOn this episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia, the focus is on career choices.You should be considering your next career move not solely in terms of money or pension, but in progress and professional passion.Toby and Nadia remind us of the importance of values, and how this will ensure career longevity and authentic commitment to a firm. And for clients, it creates psychological safety amongst the team and retention rates that arise from an authentic love for the job.We look at the work being done at Harrington...
2022-02-2732 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrHow Ecommerce is Evolving | FinTech Focus TV with HokodoThis week, Toby welcomes the brilliant Louis Carbonnier, Co-Founder at Hokodo, along with Nasri EL-Sayegh, VP of Sales at Hokodo.Louis and Nasri are at the fore of the fast growing B2B Ecommerce industry, creating leading payment methods for the world of profit and professional trade. People’s buying habits have noticeably changed over the years, and Louis and Nasri share what Hokodo have uncovered in terms of risks, lending and processes during their journey. The pair also reflect on the success of Hokodo's training, development, culture and accountability – which were all factors that contributed to the c...
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FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrPositivity is Key to Performance | The Recruitment Round-up with Toby and NadiaWelcome back to the Recruitment Round-up with Toby and Nadia of Harrington Starr.This week, the pair discuss the last of the group's key values: Positivity. Toby takes us back to why this is one of the core values they decided to adopt since Harrington Starr's inception and stresses the importance of building an environment of "radiators, rather than drainers".Nadia summarises good recruitment as being able to positively look at a challenge – usually in the form of hiring needs – and discovering how best to overcome that. She mentions their infamous 'talent triangle', a term coin...
2022-02-2032 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe only constant is change | FinTech Focus: 7 ChordOn this episode of Fintech Focus, Toby is joined from New York by the brilliant Kristina Fan, CEO and Co-Founder of 7 Chord.Redefining the potential and scope of AI, 7 Chord are revolutionising the FinTech space, and Kristina shares with Toby exclusive insights into their fascinating work.The start-up journey is never a linear experience, and Kristina doesn't shy from highlighting the spectrum of experiences she has encountered when founding 7 Chord. From gender discrimination to funding struggles, Kristina shares what needs to change in the industry to make it a more accessible space.Thank...
2022-02-0928 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrIs excellence attainable? | The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and NadiaThis weeks episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia asks the question, is excellence attainable?As we continue to explore the core values at Harrington Starr, Toby and Nadia shine a spotlight on excellence, sharing the mindsets and practices that come with a first-class service.Particularly notable is the focus on value. Excellence is not a monetary or particularly measurable concept. But rather, the focus with excellence should be on: are you bringing a new perspective to the table?; are you authentically invested in your product?; are you driven to be constantly improving...
2022-02-0628 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrConsistent, Excellent Execution | The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and NadiaWelcome back to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia!We explore another of Harrington Starr's central values this week: execution. Knowing that we are accurately understanding the demands of the marketplace, and consistently delivering on those, ensures talent acquisition becomes more than just "bums on seats". Excellent execution is key across every business, so what does is take to deliver?Nadia and Toby share what the top firms across the financial services space are doing to better attract and engage the best talent; and subsequently execute their fantastic growth plans.
2022-01-3026 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrAcceleration through Organic Growth | FinTech Focus: TaskizeOn this episode of The FinTech Focus Podcast, Toby is delighted to welcome back Taskize to the show, represented through the brilliance of the firms Head of Client Delivery, Harry Scola.Taskize has been on an incredible journey of growth and transformation: growing people, products, culture and an industry standard. An indisputable standout company in the financial services space, Harry shares the work the firm have been doing to elevate the potential of FinTech, and transform client experiences with ground-breaking technology.Their brilliant technology suite is complemented by an award-winning company culture. Being highly commended...
2022-01-2627 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrPeople-Centric Cultures: The Key to Driving Global Growth in a Post-Covid World | FinTech Focus: Commcise & Euronext SolutionsThis week, Toby welcomes back the brilliant Amrish Ganatra, CEO of Commcise, along with Chirag Khatter, CEO of Euronext Solutions. The pair work seamlessly together across the globe leading a talented group of tech professionals who provide solutions to asset managers, brokers and research providers.Amrish states, "we have this firm belief that we are who we are, we are successful at what we do, because of the team that we’ve built. It’s 100% down to the people in the company that have helped us on this journey." Amrish goes into more detail about his...
2022-01-2432 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrMake a move for Kaizen — The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and NadiaWelcome back to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia!The focus of this weeks episode is Kaizen. Fostering and nurturing a culture of continuous improvement is central to retaining a competitive edge in such a convoluted marketplace. Toby and Nadia share the small steps we can be making everyday that will contribute to grander, significant results.Kaizen is present across our industry, and Toby and Nadia reveal the eye-opening examples they have witnessed; giving us an exclusive look at some of the successful characteristics and measures adopted by the biggest...
2022-01-2327 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrBuilding a solution using distributed ledger technology | FFTV: Baton SystemsOn this episode of Fintech Focus TV, Toby is delighted to be joined by Arjun Jayaram, Founder and CEO and Jerome Kemp, President of Baton Systems.Building on recent announcements, Baton Systems continues to scale rapidly and attract key industry talent. We explore the success of the firm to date, with Arjun and Jerome sharing the excitement of working alongside some of the world's largest financial institutions!Arjun and Jerome also dive into the major challenges facing FX businesses and Post-trade today, the benefits of using distributed ledger technology and what the future holds for...
2022-01-1938 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrIndustry Accessibility — The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and NadiaWelcome back to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia!This week we shine a light on the current deficit of accessibility across the industry. With talent being central to the growth plans of many firms, ensuring you have the scope and mindset to see opportunity across a breadth of talent is critical.Toby and Nadia stress the importance of evolving away from strict job specifications; and expanding horizons to see how you can better invest in and nurture promising talent.At Harrington Starr, the team members we onboarded...
2022-01-1624 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrWEBINAR SPECIAL: Wellness Strategies for a Post-Pandemic WorldThe Covid-19 pandemic has created mental health challenges from isolation at all levels of society. Companies have faced a particular pressure, in continuing to perform, to support and to underpin economic activity, whilst supporting individual employees to cope with the demands of working from home.In this webinar, we discuss with industry leaders how managers will be expected to support the mental health of staff returning to work, and the skills they must be equipped with to help navigate this tumultuous journey.Our panel includes:- Helen Disney, Director, The Realization Group...
2022-01-1045 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrRecognise your Progress — The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and NadiaHappy New Year and welcome back to The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia.This time of year always calls for reflection and often a declaration of 'new year, new me'. But what if this approach actually hindered you?Toby and Nadia focus on the importance of continuous, sustainable progress, and recognising the role it plays in creating change that transcends dates and years. We look at the progress Harrington Starr made in 2021. From how The 17% List has evidently shifted the needle, to the commitment our consultants have made to constantly evolving their h...
2022-01-0926 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrTechnology's Power to Enhance an Industry - Fintech Focus TV with Richard Crook, Founder of DASLOn this episode of Fintech Focus TV, Toby is delighted to be joined by Richard Crook, Founder of DASL.DASL is playing a refreshing and eye-opening role in the marketplace, exposing us to a subject matter that everyone is talking about!Richard founded DASL with the vision of building an adaptable technology solution that would enhance the future of Financial Technologies. During this episode we explore the power of this technology: the ability to connect with different networks, work with multiple blockchains, study adoption, and seizing the rapid growth in the space.Subscribe at...
2022-01-0522 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Recruitment Round-Up With Toby and NadiaWelcome back to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia.This weeks point of conversation is empowerment. With new Covid-19 restrictions, how we empower ourselves through turbulent times is crucially important. As Toby and Nadia stress, we have to uplift ourselves, engage with support, and feel encouraged to bring our best selves to work to help us get through uncertainty.With ongoing programmes organised by Harrington Starr around wellbeing and empowerment, accelerating yourself has never been more accessible.Learn more about Nadia's upcoming book, the reach of The Financial...
2021-12-1224 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and NadiaThis week on The Recruitment Round-Up, we reflect on the inspirational lessons learnt from our Top 1% Workplace Awards which was recently released in our magazine, The Financial Technologist.Contemplating what truly makes a business' mission attainable and achievable, the pair conclude that these Top 1% Workplaces place their people at the centre of its strategy. "When you really do believe that your business is personal, it means that you can bring that passion to your everyday because you have that mission, you have a driver, you have something you totally believe in." – Nadia...
2021-12-0526 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Recruitment Round-Up With Toby and RobBrought to you from our US office, Toby and Rob are this weeks hosts of The Recruitment Round-Up.The US FinTech market has experienced exciting and rapid growth over recent years, and Toby and Rob share what it's like to be at the centre of this expansion. From the exciting opportunities yet to come, to reflections on recent meetings with financial services pioneers, this episode provides fantastic insight into a booming market.Keen to learn more about opportunities with Harrington Starr in the US? Contact us today to unlock your potential:info@harringtonstarr...
2021-11-2119 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Recruitment Round-Up With Toby and NadiaWe're delighted to bring you a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia!This week the focus is on the customer. What does a customer-centric attitude look like? How are the top FinTech firms prioritising customer needs? And what are the team at Harrington Starr doing to transform the customer experience? We explore the importance of value driven customer relationships; the role of a Chief Customer Officer; and what it will take to move this industry further forwards as a collective.Toby and Nadia also offer us an exclusive look a...
2021-11-1423 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Recruitment Round-Up With Toby and NadiaWelcome back to a new episode episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia!This weeks conversation revolves around the notion that confidence is born through evidence. Reflecting on the state of the job market, hiring trends, and client demands, Toby and Nadia bring to light how vital learned experience is in injecting confidence into the industry. From transforming mindsets around DEI, to reenergising recruitment processes, the recent work of Toby, Nadia and the team at Harrington Starr has been driven by an astute understanding of the marketplace; robust change has been catalysed by tangible evidence...
2021-11-0726 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Recruitment Round-Up with Nadia and RobOn this weeks episode of The Recruitment Round-Up, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Rob Grant, COO of Harrington Starr.In his role as COO, a predominant focus for Rob is efficiency. How do we embed efficiency into our operations? What drives efficiency? And how do we use efficiency to get better everyday? Rob and Nadia delve into the answers of these questions, sharing the tools and thought processes behind efficiency at Harrington Starr. Efficiency has been a key theme across many of the applications for The Top 1% Workplace Awards; and so Nadia shares the keys...
2021-10-3121 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Fintech Focus Podcast- The 17% List SpecialWe are delighted to bring you a special episode of The Fintech Focus Podcast where Toby is joined by Nadia Edwards-Dashti, fellow Founder of Harrington Starr and originator of The 17% List.Visiting this fantastic initiative one year after its creation, we explore the evolution and growth of The 17% List, tracing the achievements and challenges faced along the way. Nadia's evident commitment to the drive for a more inclusive industry shines throughout this conversation with Toby, and shapes an unparalleled conviction for why DEI should be at fore of every firms' agenda. This is a truly special episode...
2021-10-1836 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Recruitment Round-Up With Toby and NadiaWelcome back to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia!This week we are celebrating differences. From culture to profession, everyone has their preferences and has the right to be situated in a position that allows them to thrive. Toby and Nadia share the work firms can be doing to ensure they are hiring the right people for their business, and how they can ensure they are allowed to flourish and bring their individuality to work.We also delve into recent happenings at Harrington Starr; from the fervour of The Top 1...
2021-10-1726 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Recruitment Round-Up With Toby and NadiaWelcome back to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia!This weeks episode delves into the very topical subject of inflation. Toby and Nadia hone in on the impact inflation has on wages, exploring the wider competitive market and the opportunities it creates, and destroys. We look at the risk of being locked into roles, and the alternatives to inflating wages.Toby and Nadia also discuss the recent happenings at Harrington Starr, covering everything from The Top 1% Workplace Awards to recent collaborations with The Recruitment Network and Universities!FinTech...
2021-09-1928 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Recruitment Round-Up With Toby and NadiaThis week on The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia, we discuss the evolution of interviews.Shining a light on the challenges many firms face during the hiring process, Toby and Nadia offer adaptable solutions that will ensure you are hiring the right people for your business- and not deterring talent in the process. Embedding authenticity into recruitment is vital and we gain a fascinating look at how every firm can capitalise on the opportunity to better attract and serve talent from the start.We also get an exclusive look at recent happenings at Harrington...
2021-09-0528 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Seven Habits of Highly Effective Financial Technology Leaders: Part TwoWe're delighted to bring your Part Two of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Financial Technology Leaders Webinar, in partnership with The Realization Group.We further explore what it takes to be a standout firm in such a competitive market, getting exclusive insights into the habits and mindsets that have allowed this panel to grow exponentially. From how to be an industry disrupter, to the keys to unlocking client potential, this episode is brimming with unmissable, catalytic advice!Thank you once again to Remonda Z. Kirketerp-Møller of Muinmos, Thomas M. of FINBOURNE Technology, Philip M...
2021-08-3130 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and ScottWelcome back to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Scott.This week we delve into the marketing campaigns of Harrington Starr, getting an exclusive look at the next edition of The Financial Technologist! Showcasing excellent firms across our space, this edition will identify the firms that continue to disrupt their respective spaces, and create a working environment that exceeds industry standards. We are always wanting to add value to the marketplace, and so our revamped campaign of identifying marketplace excellence will truly be one to look out for!FinTech Focus TV...
2021-08-2923 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Recruitment Round-Up With Toby and NadiaWelcome back to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia!Habitualising excellence is the key theme this week- incredibly apt after the inspiring conversations that have happened recently across Fintech Focus TV and the DEI Discussions, as well as an exclusive webinar. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Financial Technology Leaders Webinar took place this week, and each of the pioneering leaders featured shared their keys to executing excellence (stay tuned for the full conversation being released very soon!). We also explore how we are injecting further excellence into Harrington Starr. From going...
2021-08-2222 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrFINTECH FOCUS: Mark Beeston, Founder and Managing Partner at Illuminate Financial ManagementToby is delighted to welcome back Mark Beeston, Founder and Managing Partner at Illuminate Financial Management, to Fintech Focus TV.Mark brings a wealth of expertise to the show, shedding light on the past 12 months as well as his predictions for the future market place. Mark shares his thoughts on connectivity, digitalisation, success with the power and possibilities of tech and how him and his team are utilising these principles to accelerate the firm.Subscribe at: http://bit.ly/2p7CkLp T: @harringtonstarr I: @harrington.starr F: www.facebook.com/harringtonstarrF...
2021-08-0234 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Fintech Focus Podcast- Kepler Cheuvreux and MaterializeOn this episode of Fintech Focus TV, Toby is delighted to be joined by Arjun Narayan, Co-Founder and CEO of Materialize and Jean-Francois Perreton, Head of Algo Quant at Kepler Cheuvreux.In a fascinating discussion, Arjun and Jean-Francois discuss their relationship as an end user and vendor. As both have expertise in different areas, it allows us to explore the critical points of innovation, opportunities and synergy that made their recent partnership work so well. This is an episode not to be missed! Subscribe at: http://bit.ly/2p7CkLpT: @harringtonstarrI: @har...
2021-07-1241 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Fintech Focus Podcast- The Debate series powered by Glue42 & VeloxWe are delighted to bring you the latest instalment of our Debate Series, and are ecstatic to share that this episode is powered by Glue42 & Velox.Featuring the insights of Reena Raichura of Glue42, Steve Grob of Vision57 and Jon Butler of Velox, this episode is brimming with fascinating insights as we take a look at Platform Modernisation using Low-code and Desktop Integration Technologies. Hearing from firms at the forefront of this rapidly developing marketplace, we explore the critical points of innovation and opportunities that are driving this change.Subscribe at: http://bit.ly/2p7...
2021-07-0556 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Recruitment Round-Up With Toby and ScottWelcome to a brand new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Scott!This weeks episode is brimming with optimism for the months ahead, as Toby and Scott who is standing in for Nadia, share market evidence that reveal why the industry is and should be feeling extremely confident. Instilling confidence in candidates, businesses and people is crucial to seeing FinTech truly flourish and to sustain the momentum the industry has recently gained. Toby and Scott provide their insights from current changes within the industry, to remote onboarding benefits and how businesses are starting to learn...
2021-07-0429 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Fintech Focus Podcast- Quinn Perrott, Co-Founder of TRAction FintechOn this episode of The Fintech Focus Podcast, Toby is delighted to be joined by Quinn Perrott, Co-Founder of TRAction Fintech.Discussing adaption and development in the regulatory field over the past year, Quinn sheds light on this fascinating area and how it is driving change in FinTech. We gain an exclusive look at the work of TRAction Fintech, exploring how the team have over come recent challenges and their refreshing outlook on the future of business.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or...
2021-05-2130 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Fintech Focus Podcast- Tim Turner, Chief Information Officer at LMAX GroupOn this episode of The Fintech Focus Podcast, we are delighted to be revisiting LMAX Group! Toby is joined by their Chief Information Officer, Tim Turner.Tim offers us as fascinating look at LMAX Group, charting their recent growth and exciting plans for future expansion. We also hear what it's like at LMAX Group and how they have adapted to onboarding new talent amidst challenging circumstances. From culture to meetings, Tim's evident passion for LMAX Group highlights the fantastic environment the team have created.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in...
2021-05-1725 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Recruitment Round-Up With Toby and NadiaWelcome to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia!On this episode Toby and Nadia explore marketplace growth, investigating the catalysts, success factors and the recruitment approach that drives this. Toby sheds light on the talent acquisition traps that prevent firms from truly thriving, and analyses industry salaries and the subsequent competition emerging. Nadia also brings us an insightful conversation on authenticity in the hiring process, and the importance of embedding genuine DEI into each part of the process.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial...
2021-05-1624 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Recruitment Round-Up With Toby and NadiaWe are delighted to share with you a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia!This weeks focus is on the power of community. Looking at the incredible resilience of the FinTech space, Toby and Nadia share their thoughts on the potential of the rapidly growing, innovative network within FinTech. In such uncertain times, we investigate the work being done to ensure this market is constantly attracting and retaining the best talent. We also get an exclusive look at some of the exciting releases coming out of Harrington Starr soon- all of which highlight...
2021-03-1429 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Recruitment Round-Up With Toby and NadiaWe're delighted to share with you the latest episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia.Mission, growth and culture have come up in countless conversations Toby and Nadia have had this week and so they reflect on the importance of these attributes, and why they are crucial to allowing us to see opportunity in times of challenge. We also get to explore the exciting happenings at Harrington Starr, looking at everything from expansion, new podcast discussions, and International Women's Day!FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech...
2021-03-0728 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Recruitment Round-Up With Toby and NadiaWelcome back to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia of Harrington Starr!This week's episode is driven by a critical theme that is truly beginning to transform the industry: Diversity of Thought, Diversity of Background. Having a dynamic, complimentary team, that allows for diversity of thought to thrive, should be a top priority for all firm's wanting to expand and thrive. Toby and Nadia share the considerations people should have when looking to recruit, discussing all elements from "value fit" to engaging in positive growth. Reflecting on the recent challenges ma...
2021-01-3129 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Recruitment Round-Up With Toby and NadiaWelcome back to another episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia!Toby and Nadia reflect on the fascinating conversations they have had this week on both Fintech Focus TV and the DEI Discussions; which included the exclusive Market Insights Series featuring attuned analyses from the team at Harrington Starr.Growth is the dominant point of discussion in this week's episodes, exploring how the FinTech community is investing in their own progression, talent, diversity, and success. Nadia shares how The 17% List initiative is truly driving growth across the industry, encouraging firms to reassess their recruitment...
2021-01-2429 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Fintech Focus Podcast- Market Insights Special with James CampbellFor this instalment of our exclusive Market Insights series, Toby is joined by a member of the Harrington Starr team in the US, James Campbell, Head of the Product and Change team. James gives us an in-depth look at the state of the market in the United States, sharing the driving forces behind recent growth, and an insightful assessment of what employers are currently seeking from potential candidates, as they start to re-engage with their development plans. We also explore the work firms should be doing in order to attract the best talent, and the measures they c...
2021-01-2234 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Fintech Focus Podcast- Market Insights Special with Catherine O'BeirneOn this episode of our exclusive Market Insights Series, Toby is joined by one of Harrington Starr's Senior Consultants, Catherine O'Beirne. The Sales sector was particularly hard-hit in 2020, but Catherine shares her optimism for this year, revealing the latest market trends that she believes will elevate Sales back to its leading position in FinTech. Looking at everything from digital transformation, to Catherine's key advice for both candidates and firms exploring the job market, this episode is brimming with fascinating insights into the world of Sales.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders i...
2021-01-2035 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrMOVE The Fintech Focus Podcast- Market Insights Special with Nadia Edwards-DashtiFor the second episode of our Market Insights series with the team at Harrington Starr, Toby is delighted to be joined by Nadia Edwards-Dashti, whom has recently been promoted to the integral position of Chief Customer Officer.Nadia shares with us the origins of her new role, the fascinating work she will be doing, as well as the crucial pillars that will underpin the way she will engage with the market. We discover how Nadia will utilise her role to change perceptions, to further enhance Harrington Starr's relationship with the FinTech community, and the strategy she has...
2021-01-1832 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrMOVE The Recruitment Round-Up With Toby and NadiaWelcome back to The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia!We celebrate the insightful discussions that Toby and Nadia have had during the week and reflect on the key learns they have taken from them. Whilst the UK remains in the midst of lockdown, we explore the work firms are doing to remain agile during this period, and what they are doing to support their people and how they're continuing to invest in their future through recruitment and innovative people strategies.Toby and Nadia also share with us the current exciting happenings at Harrington Starr, a...
2021-01-1730 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrMOVE The Fintech Focus Podcast- Market Insights Special with Ian BaileyThe Fintech Focus Podcast is thrilled to share with you a new exclusive series: Market Insights. We will explore the latest trends in the FinTech space with the team at Harrington Starr. For the series premiere, Toby is delighted to be joined by Ian Bailey, Partner in the Leadership and Development Team. Ian shares with us his attuned insights into the Development sector, revealing his optimism for 2021, and his perceptive advice on what firms can be doing to secure the best talent in this competitive marketplace. Ian also gives his advice to Developers on what they can b...
2021-01-1529 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrMOVE The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and NadiaWelcome back to The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia.For the first episode of 2021, Toby and Nadia reflect on the incredible conversations they had in the final month of 2020, and the key learns they have taken from them that will guide their ethos this coming year. As the UK enters another phase of lockdown, we explore how we can best approach the coming months, and the strategies that will be crucial to ensuring the wellbeing and success of colleagues. We also look at what is unfolding at Harrington Starr, from expansion plans to the co...
2021-01-1033 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrMOVE The Fintech Focus Podcast- Carrie Osman, CEO & Co-Founder at Cruxy & CoFINTECH FOCUS REVIEW: Revisiting our top episodes of 2020 and tracing the incredible journey FinTech has been on!Our next episode of our special series of interview welcomes Carrie Osman to the show. Carrie is a friend of the business dating back to when both Harrington Starr and Cruxy & Co were in their infancy.What follows is an incredible discussion of the market, the impact the pandemic is likely to have long-term (from a self-confessed survivor!) and much more. This episode first premiered on July 1st 2020.FinTech Focus TV...
2021-01-0138 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrMOVE The Recruitment Round-Up With Toby and NadiaWelcome back to The Recruitment Round-Up with Harrington Starr's own Toby and Nadia!Toby and Nadia reflect on a busy week that has seen a host of new, fascinating episodes of Fintech Focus TV and the DEI Discussions being released, as well as the latest edition of The Financial Technologist going live, revealing the winners of The Ultimate Fintech Workplace Award 2020! We also hear about Toby and Nadia's key learns from 2020, touching on everything from a new approach to efficiency, to the changing, more dynamic nature of the talent pool that is out there.FinTech...
2020-12-2031 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrMOVE The Recruitment Round-Up With Toby and NadiaThe latest installment of Toby and Nadia's Recruitment Round-Up series is now live!We revisit the incredible conversations both have had across Fintech Focus TV and the DEI Discussions, highlighting the recurring theme of resilience and its relevance in the current marketplace. Taking a look at their predictions for 2021, we dive into current trends, including crypto, as well as the state of the job market. There is a lot to look forward to at Harrington Starr over the coming weeks, from the release of the latest edition of The Financial Technologist on Monday 14th December, to...
2020-12-1330 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrMOVE The Recruitment Round-Up With Toby and NadiaWelcome back to the weekly Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia.We hear about the exciting conversations both have had as part of Fintech Focus TV and the Diversity and Inclusion Discussions, as well as what we all have to look forward to being released in the coming weeks! Toby and Nadia also share how and why they are working to revolutionise the recruitment industry. There has been some exciting developments at Harrington Starr so tune in to learn how we're growing, from new hires to expansion in the US.FinTech Focus TV is...
2020-12-0631 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrMOVE The Recruitment Round-Up With Toby and NadiaWe're delighted to share with you the next instalment of the Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia. On this episode Toby and Nadia reflect on the fascinating discussions they have had this past week, as well as sharing what we have to look forward to on both the Diversity and Inclusion Podcast Series and Fintech Focus TV. We learn more about the current state of recruitment, as well as an interesting look at the current and future exciting happenings at Harrington Starr. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Re...
2020-11-2241 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrMOVE The Recruitment Round-Up With Toby and NadiaWe're so excited to share with you the first episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia.Toby and Nadia reflect on the fascinating discussions they've had in their daily podcasts this past week, drawing on the insights of those at the top of the FinTech space. We also get their views on the current trends in FinTech recruitment, and the exciting happenings recently at Harrington Starr. The Recruitment Round-Up will be released every Sunday so stay tuned for more each week!FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders i...
2020-11-1533 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrMOVE The Fintech Focus Podcast- Luke Matthews, Founder of LM Physique ConsultingOn this unique and exclusive episode of Fintech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Luke Matthews, Founder of LM Physique Consulting. Fitness swiftly became high on everyone's agenda this year, and Luke has been at the forefront of this, providing invaluable support to people wanting to achieve a host of health and fitness goals. Luke discusses the transition to digital training, as well as just how multi-faceted a health and fitness transformation can be. You can get in touch with Luke via Instagram, @luke_matthews_lmphysique_, to find out how he can be part of your fitness...
2020-11-1132 minFinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington StarrMOVE The Fintech Focus Podcast- David Williams, Partner at EYOn this episode of The Fintech Focus Podcast, Toby is delighted to be joined David Williams, Partner at EY. The uncertainty of the current times has prompted many to question the stability of the financial realm. Toby quizzes David on his interpretation of the markets and learns about the pain points of the industry to get his insights on current trends. David also shares what he believes makes the The Ultimate Fintech Workplace, a topic we can't wait to discuss more in the upcoming edition of The Financial Technologist.You can also view this podcast...
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