Building A FinTech Brokerage Platform…With Ian Leong | Building Series Ep 5

In this episode of the Building Series podcast, we speak with Ian Leong, CEO of Tiger Brokers Singapore. He shares his career journey, the rise of Tiger Brokers, and how they’ve revolutionized brokerage services in Singapore. Learn about their innovative strategies, navigating challenges during the pandemic, and creating a customer-first fintech platform. Discover insights into leadership, the future of investing, and lessons for aspiring business leaders. 1:40 - Early Career in the Brokerage Industry 4:28 - Landing at Tiger Brokers 7:22 - Challenges of Building a New Brokerage 8:40 - Innovating During COVID-19 12:15 - The Strategy Behind Ultra-Low Brokerage Fees 13:48 - The Role of Feedback in Product Development 16:20 - Leaving and Returning to Tiger Brokers 18:54 - Lessons Learned from Other Brokers 23:20 - Evolving Tiger Brokers’ Company Culture 25:54 - Leadership and Tough Love 27:26 - Staying Ahead in the Brokerage Industry 29:25 - Advice for Aspiring Business Leaders #TigerBrokers #SingaporeFinance #FinTech #InvestmentJourney #Podcast #LeadershipLessons #FinancialMarkets #BrokerageInnovation