AmplifyME's Anthony Cheung: How to Break into Finance (From State School to Wall Street)

Anthony Cheung shares an honest account of his journey from a state school to working with some of the world’s largest hedge funds, and why his mission today is focused on access, education, and demystifying finance.

Anthony is Chief Content and Culture Officer at AmplifyME and former Head of Markets Analysis at Newsquawk. In this conversation, he reflects on social mobility, imposter syndrome, resilience, and how skills from elite sport translate directly into success in trading and high pressure careers.

This episode is a practical guide for students and early professionals who want to break into finance, build real credibility, and focus on what actually matters beyond prestige and perception.

He explains:
◽️ How a working class upbringing shaped his mindset and ambition
◽️ Why access to opportunity matters more than raw talent
◽️ Lessons from elite youth basketball that apply to trading and life
◽️ The real skills banks look for beyond grades and technical knowledge
◽️ How AmplifyME helps level the playing field for students globally

00:00 Introduction and Anthony’s background
01:34 From state school to Wall Street
05:57 Why giving back became his mission
10:59 Sport, discipline, and transferable skills
17:35 The founding story of Amplify.me
25:14 Becoming a public voice in finance
33:17 How students should prepare for finance careers
38:32 Would he do it all again
39:16 The questions people should ask more often
40:10 One lesson to take away

Anthony Cheung: 
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Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023. 

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