Due to the current circuit breaker, many individuals are looking for productive ways to pass the time. At the same time, there has been increased interest in investing giving the recent market volatility. As we've recommended many times before, it is important to give yourself as much background knowledge as possible before investing your hard earned money. To help you pass the time and learn more about investing, we've compiled a list of books based on recommendations from leaders in the finance industry in Singapore.

Mr. Lim's recommendation, Against the Gods, takes a historical perspective, and explores our understanding of risk throughout different eras. In this highly-rated book, Bernstein illustrates how risk impacts a wide range of ventures. As Mr. Lim