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Are ESG funds holding the right companies?
Editor's letter A lot of ESG fund managers tend to plump for “techy stuff” in their funds. But that's a lazy approach, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
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Is it time to go back to the office?
Editor's letter There's a lot to be said for working from home, but the office has plenty going for it too. And it might not be too long before we're all back, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
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Beware: the government could come for your pension assets
Editor's letter The government desperately needs to find a pile of cash to pay for its massive debt. And there's a very attractive-looking one sitting in your pension pot.
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Why fund managers should share the risk with their investors
Editor's letter Ideally, managers would have a stake in their funds. It might not necessarily lead to better performance, but it would surely make them pay a little more attention.
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The simple answer to Britain's staff shortages: raise wages
Editor's letter The UK's businesses are suffering from a shortage of staff. If they want to fix that, they'll have to do the one thing they really hate: raise wages
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What oil majors' climate battles tell us about shareholder democracy
Editor's letter Big oil has faced a tumultuous week with a number of defeats over their environmental practises. John Stepek breaks down what this means for the market.
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Can bitcoin survive governments’ monopoly on coercion?
Editor's letter If governments want your cryptocurrency they will come for it, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
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UK stocks are cheap, but they won't be for long
Editor's letter UK stocks are cheap. That's not escaped the notice of the private equity sector, who are snapping up bargains galore. You should do the same while you still can, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
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Why investors should start to think more short-term
Editor's letter For years, investors have poured money into growth stocks that promise future profits but no actual cash now. But as inflation threatens, now might be the time to shorten our investment horizons, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
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