When it comes to investing, no one wants to lose money. But, according to an international study, women have a natural inclination to take on less risk when compared to men, which translates to being more risk averse in investing as well.

The online trading environment offers many opportunities for women to advance their wealth and maximise its value. However, despite many strides that have been made to create a more equitable trading environment, research continues to show that women are underrepresented in the sector.

Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management has announced the successful closing of the most recent capital raise for its UK-secured private debt fund, Westbrooke Yield Plus, which raised GBP15 million (approximately R400 million) during the last quarter.

Schroders expert thinks that with earnings at a turning point and attractive valuations, the outlook remains bright for energy transition investing, despite likely short-term volatility.

Consumers’ first thoughts on tobacco companies are generally “unhealthy; addictive; money machines”. As an investor, one thinks “over reaching regulation; a dying industry; money machines”.

The debate around whether asset managers and corporates more generally, should explicitly take “social issues” into account in terms of their investment decision-making, is not without its controversy.