Read the gripping, untold story that began with the currency separation from Malaysia to GIC's humble beginning to the global sovereign wealth fund it is today. A tale of ingenuity, resilience and vision.
Freddy Orchard is a consultant and the author of Safeguarding the Future, a book on how Singapore has managed its reserves. He has been director of Economics at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (1995-1997) and GIC (1989-1999). Since his retirement, he has served on the investment committees of several Singapore charities.