This month’s readings/links include a conversation with Jonathan Kaufman about his new book (The Last Kings of Shanghai), Platinum Asset Management on tapping into exaggerated demise and underappreciated growth, an interview with Yen Liow (Aravt Global), Nazir Razak’s speech at a recent Chevening alumni leadership event and a presentation by Kenny Arnott (Arnott Capital).

• The Last Kings of Shanghai: Jonathan Kaufman discusses his new book on the role of two families – the Sassoons and the Kadoories – who played important roles in the development of Shanghai and Hong Kong.
• Platinum Asset Management: Tapping into exaggerated demise and underappreciated growth.
• What Got You There: Interview with Yen Liow (Aravt Global).
• Nazir Razak: There is still hope for Malaysia if it embarks on reforms.
• Reach Markets: Meet the fund manager (Kenny Arnott).