Peter Lim
Peter lim is a Singapore billionaire, rated No.8 in Forbes Singapore rich list with an estimated fortune of $1.6Bn.[1]
The son of a fishmonger, Lim became a stockbroker for mainly Indonesian clients. His successful returns earned him the nickname "King of the Remisiers" (Singapore term for stockbroker).
In 1996, he became a fulltime investor, investing $10million in palm oil producer Wilmar International, now valued at $700 million. Lim is also the second-largest investor in distributor FJ Benjamin. He then invested in fashion, logistics and the agri-business.[2]
Lim owns a series of Manchester United F.C. themed bars and clubs in Asia. He also is involved in the ongoing talk to take over Liverpool FC.[3]
References
- ^ "Peter Lim, No8". Forbes magazine. 2010. Retrieved 2010-10-11.
- ^ "Peter Lim, No.7". Forbes magazine. 2007. Retrieved 2010-10-11.
- ^ [[1]] BBC News.
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