The Unmoored Investor: Behaviour, Bias and Better Decisions in a Shock-Prone World

In a world shaped by geopolitical shocks, oil volatility, sticky inflation, higher rates, dollar strength and the AI frenzy, investor behaviour has become as important as market fundamentals. With easier access to leverage, thematic products and always-on trading platforms, fear, FOMO and herd behaviour can quickly turn market noise into permanent capital loss.

This session explores how behavioural science can help investors recognise biases, avoid hype cycles, manage risk more thoughtfully and build the discipline needed to make better decisions when markets feel unanchored..