Life

A very good four-part Netflix documentary series that follows the rise and fall of Wall Street fraudster Bernie Madoff.

“Margin Call” is a terrific film about a fictional Wall Street brokerage firefighting during the global financial crisis of 2007-2008.

Daniel Ammann’s biography of maverick commodities trader Marc Rich is a must-read masterpiece.

Wake up, smell the coffee and keep delivering outperformance for your investors while protecting the downside.

New year resolutions are, by and large, rubbish. People make promises to themselves that they can’t keep.

Wise words from the Buddha and American rockers Mötley Crüe.

A thorough yet easy-to-understand guide to the hedge fund industry. A great introduction for those who want to understand this part of the financial world.

Don’t confuse “Confucius” with “confusion”!

“Running one’s own business, with all the trials and tribulations that come with it, is a fairly good leveller when it comes to staying grounded and focused,” says Zak Allom as he shares details about his Hong Kong life which features music, formal dining, a yacht club, Champagne corks and much more.

British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, aka The Iron Lady, echoed the message of the Buddha.

A hedge fund industry overview by one of the most colourful characters in the business. The Mooch’s book has aged well and is as relevant and useful as ever.