In this episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark sits down with Sandy Kaul, Executive Vice President & Head of Innovation at Franklin Templeton, to explore how tokenisation, smart contracts, and wallet-based ecosystems are set to redefine the future of finance. Sandy shares her extensive background at the intersection of finance and technology, explaining how the industry is moving from traditional account-based systems to decentralised, wallet-driven models. They dive into the tran...
Aug 13, 2025•58 min
️In this episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark sits down with Robb Wilson—pioneer in AI, experience design expert, and author—to unpack the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and what it really means for the future of financial services. Robb shares why simulation is the next big leap in AI, how outbound and agentic AI will redefine customer interactions, and why the industry needs to stop bolting AI onto outdated systems. Drawing from years of experience building platforms f...
Jul 30, 2025•1 hr 4 min
In this episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark sits down with Staci Warden, CEO of the Algorand Foundation, to explore the future of crypto, stablecoins, and the role of blockchain in building more inclusive, efficient financial systems. Staci shares her journey from Wall Street and the U.S. Treasury to leading one of the most innovative blockchain foundations in the world. The conversation dives deep into how stablecoins work, what makes them trustworthy, and why Algorand’s energy-ef...
Jul 16, 2025•53 min
In this special AI episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark explores the transformative impact of AI in financial services—from practical applications to regulatory challenges, and everything in between. As AI adoption accelerates, Tony goes through a number of key insights covering what it takes to implement AI responsibly, how firms are moving from narrow to generative and Agentic AI models, and why data quality, ROI, and explainability are critical for success. We discuss real-world ...
Jul 02, 2025•55 min
In this episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark sits down with Elizabeth Rossiello, CEO and founder of AZA Finance, to explore how she's reshaping cross-border payments and foreign exchange across frontier markets in Africa and beyond. Elizabeth shares her journey from Wall Street to Nairobi, her groundbreaking work with BitPesa in launching digital currencies, and how AZA Finance is solving real-world problems through infrastructure, innovation, and deep local expertise. The conversat...
Jun 18, 2025•43 min
In this episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark sits down with Mia Drennan, founder of Global Loan Agency Services (GLAS), to explore her remarkable entrepreneurial journey—from launching a business with just £6,000 to building a global company with over 400 employees managing $500 billion in assets. Mia shares what it takes to succeed as a female founder in a male-dominated fintech space, the evolution of loan agency services, and how innovation and digital transformation are driving ...
Jun 04, 2025•52 min
In this episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark sits down with Pete Wickes, General Manager for Global Enterprise at Worldpay, to unpack the fast-evolving landscape of payments and the innovations redefining how money moves around the world. Pete shares insights from his extensive experience leading Worldpay’s global operations, exploring the rapid acceleration of digital payment methods, the rise of wallets and account-to-account transactions, and why understanding consumer behaviour ...
May 21, 2025•48 min
In this episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark sits down with Andrew McKibben, Head of International Technology and CIO for Global Corporate & Investment Banking at Bank of America, to explore how one of the world’s largest financial institutions is using technology, AI, and innovation to stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry. Andrew shares insights on the strategic role of technology in banking, how AI and machine learning are reshaping financial services, and why customer-ce...
May 07, 2025•38 min
In this episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark is joined by EJ Achtner, former Group Head of Generative AI Capabilities at HSBC, to explore the transformative power of AI in the financial services industry. They delve into what it really takes to implement AI at scale in highly regulated, complex environments and the potential challenges and opportunities this presents. EJ shares insights into leading enterprise-level AI transformation, from the early days of tools like ChatGPT to est...
Apr 23, 2025•53 min
Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUTLS4v9N_M In this episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony sits down with Pierre-Antoine Dusoulier, founder of iBanFirst, one of Europe's fastest-growing fintech companies specialising in cross-border payments. They explore the complexities of international transactions, Pierre-Antoine’s entrepreneurial journey, and what makes IBAN First stand out in a competitive market. From funding strategies to the role of technology in...
Apr 09, 2025•49 min
In this episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony sits down with Pierre-Antoine Dusoulier, founder of iBanFirst, one of Europe's fastest-growing fintech companies specialising in cross-border payments. They explore the complexities of international transactions, Pierre-Antoine’s entrepreneurial journey, and what makes IBAN First stand out in a competitive market. From funding strategies to the role of technology in financial services, this conversation is packed with valuable insights for fint...
Apr 09, 2025•49 min
In this episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony sits down with Shameer Sachdev, an expert in FinTech marketing, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape and the strategies that drive growth in a competitive market. Shameer shares insights on the critical role of creativity in FinTech marketing, the power of effective messaging, and the potential of influencer marketing to enhance brand awareness. The conversation dives into how AI can boost marketing efficiency, the importance of regular cu...
Mar 26, 2025•54 min
Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQt73hUb5Zs&t=756s In the latest episode of the London Fintech Podcast, we sit down with Ellison Anne Williams, founder and CEO of Enveil, to explore the critical role of data privacy and privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) in the fight against financial crime. Ellison Anne shares her expertise in homomorphic encryption and secure data collaboration, highlighting how financial institutions can leverage sensitive data while...
Mar 13, 2025•47 min
Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSNW5yhQhq8 In this insightful episode of the London Fintech Podcast, we sit down with Alistair Hegge, co-founder of DA Insured, to explore the challenges and opportunities of building a FinTech startup in the rapidly evolving digital asset insurance market. Alistair shares his journey in launching DA Insured, an insure-tech company bridging the gap between Web3 and traditional insurance. He highlights the importance of product ...
Feb 27, 2025•55 min
Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVKwUaypz9Q In this special episode of the London Fintech Podcast, we sit down with Simon Torrance, an expert in AI and business model transformation, to explore the emerging world of Agentic AI and its profound implications for businesses. Simon shares his journey in helping enterprises navigate AI-driven change and the founding of his advisory firm, AI Risk. He explains how Agentic AI is revolutionising industries, from custom...
Feb 13, 2025•56 min
Watch the video version on YouTube: In this insightful episode of the London Fintech Podcast, we sit down with Francesco Filia, founder of Fasanara Capital, to explore the transformative landscape of private credit and fintech lending. Francesco shares his journey from traditional banking to building Fasanara Capital, a digital finance asset manager redefining lending practices with cutting-edge technology. Drawing on his background in derivatives, Francesco provides a unique perspective on the ...
Jan 29, 2025•52 min
Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFEJpYz7hgw In this thought-provoking episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark interviews Dan Awrey, a professor of law at Cornell Law School and the author of Beyond Banks. The conversation delves into the intersection of technology, law, and financial institutions, exploring the evolution of banking and payments, the transformative impact of fintech innovations, and the regulatory challenges facing this rapidly evolvi...
Jan 16, 2025•58 min
Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7M7njXxafNg In this insightful episode of the London Fintech Podcast, we sit down with Nick Rose, CFO of Enable, a pioneering FinTech company revolutionising rebate management. This is an episode for CFOs and deal-makers alike. Whilst rebate management as a concept may not be immediately familiar to all, once we understand that it’s any deal structure where money flows back up the deal chain based on hitting thresholds and targets, we can see ...
Jan 01, 2025•40 min
Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P2WLceLQ8A&t=2s In this special episode of the London Fintech Podcast, we are privileged to talk with Michael Manelli, the 695th Lord Mayor of London. Michael shares his extraordinary career journey, spanning from his early days in aerospace at Lockheed Martin to becoming a key figure in financial services, fintech, and leading the CIty of London. As a Chartered financial accountant, economist, author, and scientist, Michae...
Dec 18, 2024•34 min
Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXa2V8bRufA In this episode of The London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark sits down with Duncan Stevens, Founder of Gretel, to discuss the platform’s mission to reconnect individuals with lost financial assets. Duncan shares how his entrepreneurial journey was shaped by his early life experiences and a strong desire to create purpose-driven solutions. He reflects on the challenges of launching Gretel during the COVID-19 pandemic and...
Dec 04, 2024•47 min
Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgYg4tPP48A In this episode of The London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark sits down with Aman Ghei to look at the state of Fintech in Europe. Aman shares his journey from M&A banking, working at Accel and Facebook and games development, to building a career in venture capital. Aman reflects on how these experiences have influenced his approach to investing in post-revenue companies across sectors like payments, banking, and insu...
Nov 20, 2024•54 min
Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1M4ODqxthw&t=973s In this episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark sits down with Qin En Looi, a leading figure in the Asia fintech space, to explore the future of digital assets and the convergence of fintech and blockchain technology. Qin shares his journey from a traditional Singaporean upbringing to becoming a successful entrepreneur and investor, co-founding Glints and leading Saison Capital. He reflects on ho...
Nov 06, 2024•24 min
Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tk_Qg5Lkiw0 In this episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark sits down with Jordan Sinclair, President of Robinhood UK, to explore Robinhood’s ambitious global expansion, with a particular focus on its UK market entry. Jordan brings a wealth of experience from his diverse career, and is now leading Robinhood’s mission to democratise finance by offering commission-free trading, fractional shares, and innovative 24/5 trading access to a...
Oct 24, 2024•47 min
Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ny7vDFIVhko In this episode Tony Clark sits down with Paul Caulfield for a deep dive into the troubling world of Financial Crime. Paul is a practising attorney. He’s been a chief legal officer and a chief risk officer at major Financial Institutions, and he’s worked with pretty much all the market regulators in the sector, including the Department of Justice, the OCC, OFAC, and the Fed. Paul is also an adjunct professor at Fordham Law in New Y...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7NHLjXfhNqQ In this episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark is joined by Louis Glass, the head of CMS’ TMT-sector M&A group in the UK, Managing Partner of the firm’s Tel Aviv office, and a member of the management board. Louis brings a wealth of experience as a corporate lawyer with specialist expertise in tech, internet, and e-commerce transactions. His career spans over two decades, including extensive cross-border work for mul...
Sep 26, 2024•51 min
Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/go9S3Ta0xtY In this episode of the London Fintech podcast, Tony Clark talks to Sarah Levy. Sarah has over 25 years of experience launching and growing new brands, however Sarah’s journey to FS is an unconventional one, having crossed over only 4 years ago from a super successful career with Disney, Nickelodeon and Viacom, to leading one of the fastest growing and most progressive digital wealth management firms in the US. There are approximate...
Sep 12, 2024•45 min
Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-thOpJvMmF8 Which bank was the first UK clearing bank in 250 years, grew income 91%, last year despite the fintech downturn, doubled its deposits and provides banking services to 250 companies, including 16 other banks? In this episode of the London FinTech podcast, Tony Clark is joined by Charles McManus, Founding CEO of ClearBank. Charles is an international banking professional with over 30 years in global investment banking, wealth managem...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j5HZhwSuVy4 In this episode of the London Fintech podcast, Tony Clark talks to Niall Cameron. They explore Niall’s journey from heading trading teams to leading digital transformation at HSBC and now building a unique Fintech community through FinTech Connex. There are by some estimates over 26, 000 FinTechs globally. However, as this audience will know, the sector has been on a rollercoaster ride since 2020. Post COVID FinTech funding dropped...
Aug 15, 2024•57 min
Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j5HZhwSuVy4 In his inaugural episode of the London Fintech Podcast, host Tony Clark takes over from Mike Baliman and takes a deep dive into the world of AI powered forensic accounting. Research shows that 1 in 10 US firms are cooking the books and that accounting manipulation is a $4.7Tn industry problem, in the US alone. Transparently has built an AI platform that can detect and score accounting manipulation, often years ahead of corporate co...
Aug 01, 2024•58 min
This is the 4th and final episode in the mini-series celebrating the LFP’s 10th anniversary. Having looked at the past decade in Fintech, dived into how an LLM really works and discussed what risks AI does or doesn’t pose to humanity in this episode we cover the macro picture right now as the setting for the outlook for FS and Fintech over the next decade as well as revealing the exciting plans for levelling-up the LFP to go even further and fresher into it’s next decade. For sure it is the best...
Jul 18, 2024•50 min
