Simultaneously leading a business and managing money described as ‘virtually impossible’.
Author Archives: Sonia Rach
Sonia joined Last Word Media and the investment industry in 2017 as a reporter, having spent 3 years in HR journalism. While her role consisted of writing about HR related topics such as employee benefits, Sonia’s interest towards the world of finance sparked when she began writing specifically about pensions. Her career in journalism commenced after she completed an undergraduate degree in English Literature with Journalism from the University of Hertfordshire and an exchange programme at Stony Brook University in Long Island, New York. Connect with her on Twitter: @sonia_rach
Survey: Global tech exposure weakest since 2009
Less than one fifth of investors now overweight on tech sector amid weakening global growth prospects, according to a survey.
UNPRI to crackdown on pretenders
UNPRI signatories will now be vetted to ensure they are genuinely implementing the ESG-focused principles, rather than just signing up for marketing purposes.
UBS mass market push ends with robo-advisor sale
The Swiss bank was ‘out of its comfort zone’ with the Smartwealth launch.
Fund houses failing at plain English
A report names and shames asset managers that use the most obscure language, long sentences and jargon on their websites.
Is the Japanese equity rally losing steam?
Joel Le Saux, manager of the Japan opportunities fund at SYZ Asset Management, argues the Japanese equity rally won’t last.
Blackrock launches AI-driven China fund
Blackrock has launched a China A-Share Opportunities Fund that uses machine learning, big data and artificial intelligence to invest in equities through the Stock Connect programme.
