Ticker Talk

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Forget the jargon and the charts, Ticker Talk is the podcast that lifts the lid on the people, passions, and personalities driving the financial markets. Hosted by Matt and Max, each episode steps beyond the numbers to uncover the human stories behind the trades, trends, and turning points shaping today’s economy. From traders and founders to baristas with hot takes and regulators with cooler heads, everyone has a story, and every market move has a motive. Expect insights, lessons, and a few secrets along the way… all delivered with a wink and a dose of dry humour.

Episodes

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Stake: The gateway to the US stock market

    In this episode of Ticker Talk, we’re joined by Matt Liebowitz, Founder and CEO of Stake, to unpack how a former lawyer and market maker saw a massive access gap for everyday Australians and built a platform to make investing in US shares simple. Matt shares his story from Perth (after being born in Cape Town) to studying law and finance, training at Allens, then moving into high performance trading and market making, including formative years in Chicago, where markets are part of the city’s DNA. We then dive into the origin of Stake: why buying US shares used to be buried in forms, fees and friction, and how the mission became clear, make investing in US shares easier than Aussie shares. The conversation also goes bigger picture on liquidity and market structure in Australia, why small caps suffer when liquidity dries up, and what “access first” really means for the next generation of investors. Plus, a lighter look at Matt’s world outside work, NBA obsession, “focus time” during Nuggets games, and the winter cycling gloves he still keeps as a reminder that you can do hard things. What you’ll learn: Matt’s path from law to trading and why being “the dumbest in the room” can be powerfulThe frictions that made US investing unnecessarily hard for AustraliansStake’s “build the skateboard, not the car” approach to product and growthWhy liquidity matters and what happens when it disappears from the bottom end of the marketWhat modern retail investors really want: access, tools, and ambitionTimestamps:00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Matt’s background: Cape Town to Perth to Sydney 04:40 - Colorado exchange, 9/11, and the Nuggets fandom 07:10 - Allens, law, and the pivot into markets 09:20 - Market making, Chicago, and learning fast 17:03 - The idea behind Stake: fixing access to US shares 21:10 - Liquidity, small caps, and Australian market structure 26:58 - Product philosophy: skateboard vs car Follow NSX on LinkedIn and subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsxa/posts/?feedView=all

    38 min

  2. 3 FEB

    She Launched a Finance Media Business During COVID Market Chaos

    In this episode, we’re joined by Kylie Merritt, co founder and managing director of Ausbiz, to unpack how a modern finance media platform was built from the ground up and why launching during one of the most volatile periods in market history changed everything. Kylie shares her journey from regional journalism and on air business reporting to running a fast-growing financial media business. She reflects on the realities of live markets coverage, the pressure of 24 hour news, and how deep exposure to markets ultimately pulled her from the camera into leadership. What you’ll learn: Why launching a finance media platform during market chaos accelerated growthHow journalism skills translate into running a commercial media businessWhat really changed about investor behaviour during COVID volatilityWhy modern finance media no longer needs trading floors or studiosHow access, technology, and audience habits are permanently reshaping markets Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - From regional journalism to business reporting 06:15 - Covering markets before real-time data 11:30 - Building finance media behind the scenes 16:10 - Launching during COVID and early challenges 22:45 - Investor behaviour, volatility, and engagement 28:20 - How finance media has evolved 33:40 - Life outside markets and unexpected lessons 38:10 - Rapid fire questions Follow the National Stock Exchange of Australia on LinkedIn and subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode. If you invest, work with investors, or care about how market behaviour is changing, share this one with someone who still believes retail always panics.

    35 min

  3. 20 JAN

    The ETF Strategy New Investors MUST Get Right

    In this episode, we’re joined by Gemma Dale, Director of SMSFs and Investor Behaviour at NAB Trade, to explore how everyday investors actually behave when markets are under pressure and why many of the assumptions about “dumb money” are wrong. Gemma shares her personal journey into finance, from her early days in financial planning to working closely with self-directed investors at scale. Along the way, she reflects on some of the most confronting retirement scenarios she’s witnessed, how early decisions compound over decades and why investor education matters more than ever. We also get a lighter glimpse into Gemma’s life outside markets, from parenting future investors to Pokémon cards, Yellow Pages nostalgia, and the challenge of teaching money concepts early. What you’ll learn: Why retail investors surprised everyone during the COVID market crashHow ETFs removed decision anxiety and reshaped long-term investing behaviourThe most common retirement planning mistakes that can’t be fixed laterWhy time in the market still matters, but timing isn’t irrelevantHow investor access, data, and technology have changed markets permanently Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:38 - Gemma’s early career in financial planning 05:10 - The retirement scenarios that still stand out 10:53 - From Queensland to finance leadership 14:21 - Yellow Pages, brokers, and investing “back then” 17:34 - How access and information changed investing 21:50 - COVID, buy-the-dip behaviour, and retail investors 25:33 - Why ETFs resonate with new investors 30:56 - Active vs passive investing 35:10 - Teaching kids about money (Pokémon included) 40:24 - Rapid fire questions Follow the National Stock Exchange of Australia on LinkedIn and subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode. If you invest, work with investors, or care about how market behaviour is changing, share this one with someone who still believes retail always panics.

    44 min

  4. 6 JAN

    Governance Reform, Stockbrokers and the Democratisation of Investing

    Welcome to Ticker Talk. In this episode, we’re joined by Judith Fox, CEO and Managing Director of the Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association. With decades at the centre of Australia’s capital markets, Judith offers a rare, insider perspective on governance, market integrity and the evolution of investing. We look into the disbanding of the ASX Corporate Governance Council, why principles based regulation matters and how effective governance underpins investor confidence and capital attraction. Along the way, Judith reflects on storytelling, leadership and the importance of genuine engagement between companies and shareholders. What you’ll learn: Why strong governance is fundamental to healthy capital marketsThe risks of over legislation versus principles based regulationHow engagement between boards and investors drives long term trust and valueTimestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - The democratisation of investing and changing market participation 3:55 - The ASX Corporate Governance Council: impact and legacy 8:40 - Why principles based governance works better than punitive regulation 13:10 - Governance as engagement between companies and investors 18:45 - Independence, stakeholder consensus and market confidence 24:30 - Storytelling, leadership and perspective beyond the law 29:50 - Outro A thoughtful, high level conversation on governance, markets and leadership from one of Australia’s most respected industry voices. Follow, rate and share Ticker Talk to stay across the conversations shaping the future of Australian markets.CONNECT WITH US: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TickerTalkPodcast Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsxa/posts/?feedView=all Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tickertalkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tickertalkpodcast

    31 min

  5. 16/12/2025

    Why The Canadian Securities Exchange Is Backing Australia’s NSX

    Merry Christmas from Ticker Talk! In this episode, we sit down with Richard Carleton, CEO of the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE), to unpack the CSE’s acquisition of the National Stock Exchange of Australia and what it could mean for founders, early stage issuers and investors on both sides of the Pacific. Richard shares the personal story behind his path from law and litigation into exchange leadership, along with a sharp perspective on why right sized regulation matters for growth companies. The conversation also explores the practical realities driving the Canada and Australia collaboration: capital access, liquidity, trading hours and why Australia’s institutional market structure can be an advantage for scaling businesses. Along the way, you’ll get a lighter glimpse into Richard’s life outside markets, from music and sport to a very Canadian “show and tell.” What you’ll learn: Why the CSE sees a clear opportunity for an early stage, growth focused exchange model in AustraliaThe key market structure difference Richard believes gives Australia an edge: institutions that still buy individual stocksHow cross-border listings can support liquidity, local participation, and capital formation when trading hours don’t overlapTimestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:52 - Why the CSE acquired the NSX 1:48 - Exchange built for early stage companies 4:30 - Richard’s early career 7:20 - Why markets shaped modern institutions 8:26 - Why Canada and Australia may align more closely 12:10 - Why scaling businesses is the shared challenge 13:10 - Why Australian capital markets matter to Canadian issuers 20:36 - How Richard moved from law into the Toronto Stock Exchange 22:05 - Market data, technology and early ETF innovation 27:20 - Show and tell 30:59 - Rapid fire questions Follow Ticker Talk on LinkedIn and subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode. If you work with growth companies or invest in them, share this one with a colleague who cares about how capital markets evolve.

    33 min

  6. 02/12/2025

    The Untold Stories Behind Australia’s Most Chaotic Tech Listing

    Today we’re joined by one of Australia’s most recognisable tech founders, Matt Barrie! From breaking the bell on listing day to scaling a platform now home to 85 million users, Matt shares the wild trajectory of building a global marketplace, the reality of disruption, and the brutal highs and lows of founder life. We get into AI agents, the early days of the internet, skiing stories, family, resilience and what it truly takes to build an ASX listed tech company from Australia. Matt Barrie is the Founder, Chair and CEO of freelancer.com, a global marketplace once dubbed “eBay for jobs” and now one of the world’s largest platforms connecting businesses with skilled talent. What you’ll learn: The behind the scenes story of Freelancer’s iconic ASX listingHow Matt scaled from 500k users to 85 million globallyThe future of work: AI agents, automation and the next frontierHonest founder lessons: exhilaration, exhaustion and everything in between Timestamps 3:10 - The marquee ASX listing 6:02 - Freelancer’s early growth and becoming one of the world’s biggest websites 9:48 - Building during the early internet: Grit, chaos and momentum 12:14 - Family, upbringing and the mindset that shaped his career 18:31 - Disruption in action: “old technology” vs the new wave 23:05 - Scaling to 85 million users: What actually worked 31:42 - AI agents, customer support and the future of productivity 38:27 - Founder highs, lows & crawling through broken glass 44:50 - Rapid fire questions A high energy founder story packed with lessons on disruption, resilience and the future of work. Follow and rate the show so you never miss an episode and share this one with anyone building, scaling or thinking about the next big idea!

    51 min

  7. 18/11/2025

    Four Decades of Secrets From Australia’s Top Business Journalist

    Welcome to Ticker Talk Episode 2! In this episode, NSX’s Max Cunningham and Matthew Gibbs sit down with leading business commentator Liz Knight to explore four decades of journalism, corporate upheaval and the characters who shaped Australia’s business landscape. Liz reflects on the stories behind the headlines, what’s changed in media, how billionaires really think, and why old school investigative reporting still matters. We also get a personal look at her day to day rituals, career pivots and the tools she still relies on to uncover the truth.What you’ll learn: - How business journalism has shifted from deep investigative work to a 24/7 breaking news cycle - What truly drives billionaires and major CEOs and how power shapes behaviour - Why access, PR and digital metrics are transforming how stories get told today Timestamps: 1:12 - Getting into journalism by accident 3:04 - Early AFR years after the ’87 crash 5:00 - Covering collapses & digging through balance sheets 10:12 - How breaking news culture changed reporting 15:40 - Billionaire psychology 17:15 - How leaders evolve with power 18:50 - Life outside the newsroom 21:02 - Moving to the SMH & finding her columnist voice 27:15 - PR, access and managing the message 31:05 - Tools of the trade & memorable CEOsA sharp, insider look at media, markets and the personalities that shape them. Follow and rate the show so you don’t miss new episodes and share this one with someone who loves business storytelling done right.CONNECT WITH US: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TickerTalkPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsxa/posts/?feedView=all Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tickertalkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tickertalkpodcast

    38 min

  8. 04/11/2025

    How Alex Vynokur Built a $60B ETF Powerhouse

    Welcome to Ticker Talk Episode One! We’re kicking off with a very special guest Alex Vynokur from BetaShares. From Soviet Ukraine to Bondi, Alex shares how grit, naivety and a love of meritocracy shaped his mission to democratise investing. We break down compounding vs timing the market, how tech and behaviour make you a better investor and his work with the United Ukrainian Appeal, plus rapid fire career lessons you can use tomorrow. What you’ll learn Why behaviour beats stock pickingHow ETFs open global opportunities for Australian investorsSimple tech/AI habits to take the emotion out of investing Timestamps 1:34 - Alexs Childhood in Soviet Ukraine 3:56 - Landing in Bondi with no English (beach vs… “beach”) and culture shock 5:00 - “Abundance” moment & the power of opportunity 9:52 - Mentors & family: grandfather’s “problems are to be overcome” mindset 12:37 - From law to finance: Baker McKenzie to finding a meritocracy 27:31 - Democratising wealth: why ETFs + global access matter for Aussies 34:41 - Founding BetaShares: timing, naivety, and seeing the system differently 38:50 - Behaviour over hype: using tech/AI to reduce mistakes and stay invested 44:22 - United Ukrainian Appeal: rehabilitation & mental health on the ground 50:04 - Rapid fire questionsA founder’s story with practical takeaways, mindset, tools, and simple habits to invest smarter. Follow and rate the show so you don’t miss new episodes and share this one with a mate who’s serious about building wealth the right way. CONNECT WITH US: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TickerTalkPodcast Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsxa/posts/?feedView=all Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tickertalkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tickertalkpodcast

    46 min

  9. 31/10/2025

    Official Trailer

    The stories behind the people behind the market. Ticker Talk, sponsored by the NSX and hosted by Matthew Gibbs and Max Cunningham, lifts the lid on motives, mistakes and the moments that move markets, without the jargon but plenty of dry humour. Meet the humans moving money, from traders to founders with hot takes and regulators with cooler heads. Launching Wednesday 5 November, where all good podcasts are found. Give us a follow to make sure you don’t miss our first drop!

    1 min
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About

Forget the jargon and the charts, Ticker Talk is the podcast that lifts the lid on the people, passions, and personalities driving the financial markets. Hosted by Matt and Max, each episode steps beyond the numbers to uncover the human stories behind the trades, trends, and turning points shaping today’s economy. From traders and founders to baristas with hot takes and regulators with cooler heads, everyone has a story, and every market move has a motive. Expect insights, lessons, and a few secrets along the way… all delivered with a wink and a dose of dry humour.

Information

  • Creator
    National Stock Exchange
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © National Stock Exchange
  • Show Website
    Ticker Talk