Money and Me: SIAS' David Gerald on what is “not happening” in his lifetime

Markets can clobber investors and ruin lives. When David Gerald founded the largest retail investor body in Asia in 1999, he was leading the fight in a truly asymmetric contest with some despairing investors taking their lives. This was when some 172 thousand Singapore investors who had invested in Malaysian shares found their shares in limbo, after the Malaysian government unilaterally closed the platform Clob International. Host Michelle Martin, David Gerald, Founder and CEO of SIAS, and Aaron Low, Editor of the book Boardroom Knockout discuss SIAS's most significant battles. Learn how Gerald transitioned from someone with no experience in investing to becoming a champion of minority shareholders. Hear insights into high-profile corporate cases like Natsteel and discover the evolution of SIAS approach to conflict mediation. How is it preparing to fight for investors in the age of AI? Also hear lessons on corporate governance, investing, including tips on avoiding the seven "sins" of investing.

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