Dave Fishwick OBE

Dave Fishwick OBE is an inspirational entrepreneur and the Founder of the Bank of Dave. A popular motivational business speaker, Dave inspires audiences around the globe.

Dave Fishwick left school without formal qualifications, yet went on to build six separate multi-million-pound businesses.

A self-made millionaire, entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist—and now movie star—Dave is best known as the founder of Burnley Savings and Loans Ltd, widely recognised as The Bank of Dave.

Charismatic and bold, Dave Fishwick has become a household name through numerous television appearances, including Channel 4’s hit show The Bank of Dave.

His unconventional approach to finance and advocacy for ethical banking have earned him massive media attention and a global following.

Dave Fishwick has influenced government policy, challenged major banks, and called out industry regulators—all while promoting accessible financial services for everyday people. Through his popular documentaries and the Sunday Times bestselling book Bank of Dave: How I Took On the Banks, he has become a leading voice for UK banking reform.

Widely celebrated as a champion of the people, Dave’s mission to make finance fairer has inspired millions and earned praise from politicians, financial experts, and media worldwide.

Dave Fishwick OBE – Bank of Dave:

The BAFTA award-winning ‘Bank of Dave’ screened on Channel 4 and documented the opening of Burnley Savings and Loans. This was followed by a series titled Bank of Dave: Fighting the Fat Cats.

In 2023, Netflix premiered the movie ‘The Bank of Dave‘, which topped the Netflix films chart. The film was heavily featured on global news channels and became a massive success. As a result, ‘Bank of Dave 2 – The Loan Ranger‘ was released on Netflix in January 2025.

Dave’s many other TV series appearances include:

• Secret Millions
• How To Get Rich
• David Fishwick: Loan Ranger
• Can Property Pay Your Wages?
• The Shoppers’ Guide to Saving Money
• This Morning

Bank of Dave Speaker:

A charismatic entrepreneur and down-to-earth business leader, Dave Fishwick is an entertaining and inspirational speaker on entrepreneurship, business and finance.

During his speeches, Dave shares the story behind taking on seemingly impossible challenges and offers valuable lessons for businesses of all sizes.