eToro appoints Lale Akoner as Global Market Analyst

eToro has announced the appointment of Lale Akoner as its new Global Market Analyst.

Based in London, Lale will oversee the market insights at eToro and lead a global team of analysts responsible for providing macroeconomic and asset-level analysis of equities, currencies, commodities, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies. Her role will also include collaborating with eToro's Investment Team to expand the company's investment offerings.

Lale Akoner brings over a decade of experience in the asset management sector, having previously served as a multi-asset portfolio manager at Newton Investment Management. Prior to this, she worked as a senior investment strategist for BNY Mellon Investment Management, gaining experience in both London and New York.

In addition to her extensive background in asset management, Lale is known for her role as an on-the-record source and live-broadcast commentator for several major media outlets, including Bloomberg, CNBC, and the BBC. In her new position, she will act as the global spokesperson for eToro's market views.

Mati Alon, Editor-in-Chief at eToro, commented on the appointment, saying: "Lale brings exceptional experience from an impressive career in asset management and research. Crucially, she also shares our passion for breaking down barriers to investing by providing accessible market analysis and educational content to help our users to invest, share, and learn. She is a valuable addition to our team of 16 market analysts providing global markets coverage."

Lale Akoner expressed her enthusiasm for joining eToro, stating: "Over my career, I have seen how technology has made it easier for people to invest and learn about finance, and platforms like eToro have been at the forefront of this. I'm excited to be joining a business that shares my conviction that investing should be for everyone, and that the best way to achieve this is by providing tools and education that are both comprehensive and accessible for investors at different stages of their journey."