Why Do Investors Act Irrationally? Behavioral Biases of Herding, Overconfidence, and Overreaction

Loang, Ooi Kok: - Dr. Ooi Kok Loang is a renowned finance scholar specializing in behavioral finance, with a current academic appointment in the Faculty of Business and Economics at Universiti Malaya. With an impressive record of over 40 WOS and Scopus-indexed publications within the past five years, Dr. Ooi has established himself as a leading voice in understanding the psychological drivers behind investor behavior, focusing particularly on herding, overconfidence, and overreaction. Dr. Ooi brings a wealth of experience from both academia and industry. Prior to his current role, he served as Deputy Dean at City Graduate School, City University Malaysia, and held a prominent position at KPMG, where he gained extensive experience in auditing, corporate consulting, and understanding complex financial behaviors. Widely recognized in his field, Dr. Ooi is frequently invited by central banks to provide insights on behavioral finance, including appearances on China Talk Show.