StreetsTalksTo

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: 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. 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. 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. 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.  

In this episode of #StreetsTalksTo we talk to Nicola Anderson, CEO of Fintech Scotland.   In this conversation  we learn more about FinTech Scotland, their key objectives to help the community of fintech entrepreneurs, the ambition of the economic contribution, strategic relationships, and the development of an inclusive environment to enable FinTech innovation to really thrive. We outline the opportunities that fintech collaboration and innovation bring to us all, with  an update on the FinTech Research and Innovation Roadmap, one year on since it was launched. The Roadmap was published with a very specific question, what should the future of finance look like?  It was developed in close coordination with fintech entrepreneurs, the financial services sector, academia, regulators, Government bodies and consumer groups, and provides a framework to increase the positive impact of FinTech Innovation across Scotland and the UK. We discuss the significance of fintech in our digital economy and how its evolving  innovation and problem solving in the current economic and climate. We talk about how the Kalifa Review and research and development (R&D)  in Scotland along with data, can advance business and help economic development in the UK and beyond.  And lastly  Nicola shares her favourite piece of regulation! 

In this episode of #StreetsTalksTo we are joined by  Dani Lipkin, Delilah Panio from the TMX Group. We delve into the global listings landscape, the TSX and the TSX Venture exchanges and their support for earlier stage firms and established companies in their journey to going public.  We touch on Canada's history of supporting innovative, early stage companies and discuss TSX Venture's unique value proposition in helping scale-ups access growth capital, reduce the burden and cost of going public. We look at lessons we can learn from Canada as the UK and other jurisdictions are assessing their IPO rules to attract more junior listings. We discover the 4 Rs – reason, readiness, requirement and reality – that can help decide whether your company is ready to go public and the benefits of being aligned. And we look ahead on the listings journey, as many firms have successfully graduated from the TSX Venture Exchange to TSX and gone on to dual list in the US and other major exchanges.

In this episode of #StreetsTalksTo we are joined by Mark Schaedel, CEO and Brandon Baker, Principle of DataBP.  We discuss the fascinating world of market data and how the impact of innovation and technology can be used to help make sense of the huge amounts of data and harvest unique insights. We talk about the genuine common goal across the industry for ultimate compliance, the importance of using The Cloud and how DataBP are empowering and connecting the community of data providers to gain efficiencies, reinvent how they manage their market data and ultimately realise and commercialise the full potential of their often unexploited data assets. DataBP is a global provider of software and managed services for managing market data and index commercialisation. They provide tools that run business lines in one easy to use platform and a whole suite of purpose built tools, allowing data businesses of all sizes to increase their revenue, reduce their risk, and provide an improved customer experience without having to increase any staffing footprint.

In this episode of #StreetsTalksTo we are joined by Stéphane Rio, CEO & Founder of Opensee, and Senior Sales Executive, Julie Louvrier. We discover the challenges of big data, the increased demand for more granular information and how Opensee is transforming this data into a competitive advantage. We talk about different regulations, how ESG is bringing a new dimension to finance and how Opensee is helping its clients to unlock the full potential of their data by removing complexity. Opensee is a Paris-based FinTech that is helping financial institutions turn their big data challenges into a competitive advantage, by unlocking vital business, user led opportunities. Its solutions allow financial institutions to harness 100% of their vast quantities of data instantly, on demand and for deeper and faster analysis than before. It was started by a team of financial industry and technology experts who were frustrated because they couldn't find a simple, big data analytics solution that enabled them to deep dive into all of their data or to run risk scenarios with the data that they were handling. They built their own instead. Opensee now gives banks, asset managers and other financial institutions the analytical tools for regulatory reporting, risk management, operational efficiencies and business development.

In this episode of #StreetsTalksTo we are joined by Ian Taylor, Executive Director and Su Carpenter, Head of Community at CryptoUK. We delve into the topic of regulation, what the current crypto regulatory landscape looks like and the challenges around ad regulation. We talk about how CryptoUK are trying to help develop policies, processes and standardisation to help crypto providers and institutions and how they are in regular conversations with the FCA. We cover taxation, legislation and so much more in this fascinating conversation. CryptoUK exists as a cohesive, credible voice for the evolving UK crypto industry. As an independent industry body, CryptoUK represents the UK's crypto asset sector, working directly with policy makers and market players to advocate for better education, mutual understanding and fair and balanced policy. It has more than 80 members, including crypto natives, service providers, custodians and institutional investors.

In this episode of StreetsTalksTo we are joined by Vijay Oddiraju, CEO and Co-Founder, and Rachel Hunt, VP Growth Marketing at Volante Technologies. During the discussion we delve into the importance of real-time payments and what this means for financial inclusion and the democratisation of financial services. We consider the impact of COVID-19 across the industry, how this has accelerated the digitisation of payments around the world and how Volante is helping banks and financial institutions adapt quickly and effectively to empower consumers, corporates and economies. We find out more about Volante's ISO 20022 migration project and how Volante is enabling an ever-growing cloud-native payments ecosystem. Volante Technologies is the global provider of cloud payments and financial messaging solutions. It serves as a trusted partner to more than one hundred banks, financial institutions, market infrastructures, clearing houses and corporate treasury firms in 35 countries. As a result, Volante's customers can stay ahead of emerging trends, become more competitive, deliver superior client experiences and grow their businesses through rapid digital transformation and innovation.

In our latest StreetsTalksTo podcast we are joined by Darshan Vaidya, CEO and Co-Founder of X-Margin, and Matt Ficke, the company's COO. In this episode we delve into the fascinating world of crypto trading. We cover topics such as risk, credit and how they aim to unlock the credit market for trading digital assets with their infrastructure to address demand coming from centralised finance (CeFi) and decentralised finance (DeFi). We discuss the pain points of the crypto market and gain some fantastic insights and advice on how to access credit. X-Margin has developed a risk engine called X-Margin Credit, featuring privacy preserving software to unlock lending to institutions trading digital assets. It is one of the first solutions to deliver instantaneous credit scoring and risk monitoring across traders' entire portfolios, preserving privacy all the time.

We are delighted to bring you the next episode of StreetsTalksTo, we are joined by Mark Badyra and Greg Bennett from Appital, a platform that enables the buy side community to discover latent liquidity and gain greater exposure to relevant deal flow opportunities. In this fascinating discussion we delve into the impact of the reduction of liquidity in public equity markets, and how to  uncover new liquidity and make that liquidity available to the institutional investors.  We discuss the lack of transparency and  efficiency across a legacy bookbuilding and deal distribution activity, and how Appital are using automation to address one of the biggest pain points for the buy-side community.   We discover more about Appital's collaboration with Turquoise (part of the London Stock Exchange Group) which provides Appital users with a single point of access and execution, and seamless straight through processing to 20 settlement venues; and we touch on the first EMS integration with FlexTrade, with many more to follow.

In our latest episode of StreetsTalksTo we are joined by Philippe Morel and Marjan Delatinne of SETL, a London-based technology provider with a proven track record in delivering distributed ledger technology for financial markets, asset management and payments.  We discuss some of the transformative technologies of our time: we touch on blockchain, the world of payments, digital identity and digital transformation. We look at how central banks are assessing the feasibility of Central Bank Digital Currencies, dive into tokenisation and the securitisation of tokens and digital currencies.  We also discover how SETL has successfully completed the world's first CBDC live funds transaction in collaboration with the Banque de France using the SETL blockchain. SETL is dedicated to building blockchain-based solutions for Financial Markets, Asset Management and Payments. Their  proprietary technology is designed specifically for regulated, high performance, low latency applications, and powers financial market infrastructures that are both active and operational, including IZNES and ID2S.

We kick off Series Three of StreetsTalksTo with a fascinating delve into the world of financial crime compliance with Alan Paterson and Kelly Burgess of Plenitude Consulting, the Financial Crime, Risk and Compliance consultancy. We explore the high level challenges facing the industry as well as the important granular considerations as clients navigate their financial crime compliance obligations. We discover how RegSight - a cloud-based obligations register - is making an impact on the industry by allowing financial institutions to conduct a detailed and systematic gap analysis of their policies, procedures, and standards and address these in a highly efficient way. We discuss their favourite piece of regulation… and so much more! Plenitude offers advisory, transformation services and cloud-based RegTech subscription products. They are key contributors and supporters of UK Finance and are currently working on a joint paper understanding and evaluating the risks associated with crypto assets.

In this episode of StreetsTalksTo we are joined by Alan Jones and Sarah Norford-Jones, Co-Founders of YEO Messaging.  We discuss the rise in cyber breaches and the significant impact this has on organisations, particularly when many staff are working from home due to COVID-19. We discuss how YEO has created a solution designed to allow teams to communicate quickly and efficiently in a truly secure way using facial recognition technology. We explore the benefits this offers organisations across many sectors, all keen to secure their information. YEO Messaging is an ultra-secure private messaging platform that connects businesses with people, assuring trust, compliance, and providing total control. It's an innovative alternative to the market-leading messenger options because it assures delivery and confirms the identity of the viewer. Doing this it uses its patented continuous facial recognition. YEO Messaging claims to be the only messaging application that guarantees delivery to the person rather than just the device.

In this episode of StreetsTalksTo we are joined by Hilary Smyth-Allen, BPFS Sector & Modern Services Lead and Executive Lead SuperTech, David Stewart, Group Chief Operating Officer for Wesleyan and Co-Chair of the FinTech arm of SuperTech and Joff Walters, Co-Founder Million Labs and Co-Chair of the FinTech arm of SuperTech  We start the conversation with a fascinating look into West Midlands' rapidly emerging professional services technology which has seen a massive acceleration of tech trends in recent years.  We talk about the impact of The Kalifa Review on the UK's Fintech sector and what this means for the region.  Time to market is a key priority for entrepreneurs and innovators and we  discuss how low code and no code are empowering startups.  SuperTech is focused on supporting businesses and building on the existing globally and nationally relevant established cluster and how it can help businesses  scale, all the while ensuring that as a community, it remains fit for future generations of changemakers. SuperTech is a cross sector partnership designed to showcase the talent, innovation and investment potential of the West Midlands' professional services technology cluster  This supercluster aims to amplify the voice and the potential in sectors that include fintech, legaltech, prop tech, and insuretech. It is the first dedicated prof tech collaboration of its kind in the UK.

In this episode of StreetsTalksTo we are joined by Sassan Danesh, Managing Partner at Etrading Software and James Haskell the Business Operations Officer.   We discuss two major industry developments: the consolidated tape and developments in crypto asset trading. We delve deeper into the consolidated tape infrastructure challenges and operating models from the highest levels of governance down to some of the technical requirements concerning data and standardisation.  We talk about rapid growth in crypto asset trading and the opportunities that may be missed if considered discussions are left unaddressed.  We also discover Sassan and James' fascinating views on regulation, or lack thereof, in the crypto asset trading world. Etrading Software is an independent global provider of technology led solutions. They design, build and operate technology for the front office, fixed income OTC markets, helping clients keep full governance and control using transparent and vendor neutral solutions  Etrading Software has a proven record of working with consortia through a mutualised approach to design, implement and operate technology-based services - from incubation to execution - that help solve common challenges faced by the industry.

In this episode of StreetsTalksTo we are joined by Stephane Leroy, Chief Revenue Officer of Quanthouse and Emmanuel Carjat, Chief Operating Officer. Quanthouse provides end-to-end systematic trading solutions. This includes ultra-low latency and consolidated market data solutions, algo-trading development framework and proximity hosting and order routing services. They help hedge funds, market makers, investment banks, brokers and trading venues achieve optimal trading performance, develop and integrate new trading strategies, comply with regulatory requirements, test existing and new trading infrastructure tools and rationalise operating costs. In this fascinating conversation we cover many topics including technology infrastructure, data, trading strategies and the ability to self permission. We touch upon the current geopolitical climate and of course we ask what is their favourite piece of regulation! 

In this episode of StreetsTalksTo we are joined by Erez Zada, CEO and Magnus Almqvist, Head of Exchange Development for Exberry. Exberry helps exchange pioneers, at all levels & of all sizes, to launch, pivot, break ground and scale. They deliver a blend of exchange and trading technology expertise for secondary market models, creating matching engines in the cloud at speed for traditional, alternative and digital asset exchanges. During the podcast we delve into the challenges and opportunities that exchanges are facing in the current environment, and the importance of supporting the real economy in order to improve liquidity. We talk about the struggle with legacy technology and how it is an exciting time for innovation and creativity with entrepreneurs finding new ways of uncovering investment opportunities, particularly when it comes to the digital or tokenized world. There is general acceptance that digital is the future and the dream to achieve low latency based on the cloud is now a reality thanks to firms like Exberry.

We kick off Series two with a fascinating conversation with Dan Shepherd, CEO and Caroline Holmes, COO from BTON Financial, the independent outsourced dealing desk for assets managers. BTON Financial helps asset managers rethink their trading infrastructure in an environment of increased regulatory pressures and margin compression. By using BTON Financial buy side firms are able to continue to drive greater performance, quality of execution and ultimately returns for end investors.  Delivered as  SaaS, asset managers can rest assured their investment intentions are not undermined by poor execution quality as a result of inadequate and legacy technology.    In this episode we discuss why outsourced trading models are in such demand at the moment,  with Covid-19 accelerating and already existing trends industry outsourcing.  We talk about the importance of operational resilience as businesses adjust to new working models as well as upcoming regulations industry participants need to pay attention to - including  the Senior Manager Regime, which brings personal accountability to the fore, and, of course, Brexit. Dan and Caroline also share the reasons why MiFID II is their favourite piece of regulation, and why, when it comes to modernisation, we need to think more like Gen Z. And as always, we find out what they've been doing to keep going throughout lockdown.

In this episode we are joined by Emma Kalliomaki, Managing Director of the Association of National Numbering Agencies (ANNA) and The Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB), and Malavika Solanki, Member of the Management Team at the DSB. ANNA is a global member association that seeks to foster standardisation within the financial industry by upholding the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) principles, and by promoting International Securities Identification Numbers (ISINs), Classification of Financial Instrument codes (CFIs), and Financial Instrument Short Names (FISN). The DSB was founded by ANNA as a fully automated global generator of ISINs, CFIs and FISNs for OTC derivatives. Messaging and data standards might at first appear dry, but together Emma and Malavika explain why the association and bureau exist and their roles in helping key regional market infrastructures. We explore the pressures their members and partners face and how they continue to support them throughout Covid-19 with business continuity and resilience development. While data integrity and alignment play an incredibly important part of this, we explore how the human need for stability must be met before organisations can look at how to move forward with new innovations and technologies such as digitisation, AI, and robotic process automation. We also discuss the role of consultation and collaboration with the other industry associations, members and stakeholders in shaping ANNA's and the DSB's roadmaps, and why the industry should be paying particular attention to new regulations such as Securities Finance in Transaction Regulation (SFTR), ESMA's consultation on non-equity transparency under MiFID II, and EMIR Refit. And on a lighter note, as we have asked all CEOs and their colleagues, Emma and Malavika share what's been keeping them going personally throughout the lockdown.

In this episode we are joined by Karen Rudich, CEO and Israel Obinyan, COO of ELEMENTARYb, an intelligent data financial SaaS company creating a future model of banking to support businesses' financial and risk needs using high-performance modern technology for all banking, tax and accounting activities. About to start their pre-round A fundraise, ELEMENTARYb will help Middle Market Enterprises (MMEs) build resilience, compliance and security fit for both today and tomorrow. We discuss the current environment of low growth and continued uncertainty in the face of Brexit and the pandemic, the effect of Covid on MMEs and how innovation is key to moving forward, how Open Banking and Open Finance are solving problems like data standardisation. We explore the importance of MMEs, the underappreciated backbone of the UK's growth economy, and how ELEMENTARYb is focused on helping MMEs address any short or medium term needs by bringing data into a central place, providing a holistic view of the business and helping to reduce the complexity around the decision making process.

In this episode we are joined by Adam Toms, CEO Europe and Tim Dinsdale, CTO of OpenFin, the operating system of finance. OpenFin brings the application interoperability we have all come to love on our mobile devices onto the financial desktop, essentially delivering to the financial desktop what Apple and Android have delivered for mobile. A successful scale up fintech firm, OpenFin is used to deploy over 1,200 applications across more than 225,000 desktops in some 1,500 institutions, in more than 60 countries. We discuss the challenges of remote working as trading floors and capital markets firms tackle the downsizing of desktop real estate from multiple monitors to home PCs and laptops. We talk about the challenges of working with legacy infrastructures and the acceleration of web technology. Exploring how Openfin's clients and the industry as a whole have navigated lockdown, we discuss the re-entry path ahead and delve  into industry engagement with FDC3, the financial desktop interoperability standards. There are mutual benefits on offer from collaboration, and we consider the priorities in play as firms deliver their digital transformation programmes. Turning to regulation, we focus on the benefits and challenges of SMR (The Senior Managers Regime) compliance exploring the responsibility that this places firmly on the shoulders of industry leaders… and so much more, including how  both Adam and Tim have kept physically and mentally strong throughout lockdown.

In this episode we are joined by Paul Humphrey CEO and William L'Heveder COO of BMLL Technologies,  the  fintech scale up data and analytics firm offering  access to granular order book data from exchanges and trading venues worldwide.  They deliver analytics tools to help unlock the predictive power of pricing data, offering insights to help banks, brokers, hedge funds and buy-side firms understand how markets behave and make informed decisions.  Together we explore market behaviours and changing client requirements during lockdown, how cloud-enabled technologies have proven their value as working patterns have adapted, how shrinking trading screen real estate has increased pressure for insights, data and analytics and the fight for tech talent.  We explore the ‘democratisation of financial services' and the notion that while the speed race is over, the data race is only just beginning. At a time when the industry debates the merits of a post-trade consolidated tape, BMLL explains how it is in a strong position to respond.

Focused on guiding and helping the UK fintech industry through these challenging times, Charlotte Crosswell (CEO) and Iana Vidal (Head of Policy and Government Affairs) at Innovate Finance explain what their members across the UK are most concerned about right now, and the challenges that lie ahead. We explore policy and regulation at risk of being overlooked and discuss how the industry - and Innovate Finance themselves - have been pivoting. Together we look ahead to consider how fintech firms can plan and respond to the opportunities on offer… and if that's not enough, recognising that mental resilience matters, how have they been staying healthy?    

StreetsTalksTo is a new podcast for the financial services industry. Hosted by Julia Streets (city entrepreneur, speaker/MC/host and podcaster), she interviews CEOs from some of the most influential firms, industry bodies and initiatives.   As every CEO will testify, one of the critical factors of success lies in the strength of the team and in each episode she invites them to bring along one of their colleagues. Together they explore what's at the very forefront of innovation and change. They discuss the challenges facing the industry and uncovering the opportunities that exist both today and as we look ahead….particularly as we all navigate these extraordinary times.