122: SelfWealth - Cath Whitaker

By Dexter Cousins on 18/08/2022

In ep 122 Dexter chats to Cath Whitaker, CEO of Selfwealth.

ASX listed Selfwealth runs Australia's most popular low-cost share trading platform.

Based out of Melbourne, Selfwealth is leading the way in stock market investment for everyday Australians.

SelfWealth is one of the very few Fintech's truly competing with Australia's Big Four banks and currently sits 4th in the market in terms of customers.

SelfWealth was taken to a successful IPO in late 2017 and continues to deliver value to shareholders. 

About Cath Whitaker

With a career spanning across the globe, Cath shares her experiences as an international Fintech leader. She shares her insights on

- Managing the delicate balance of keeping shareholders, customers and people happy
- Making the transition from corporate to scaleup CEO
- What Australia can do better to compete on a global scale

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Article written by Dexter Cousins
Founder of Tier One People and host of the Fintech Chatter Podcast.

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