Stress takes its toll on fund managers

The intense work pressure and the high performance targets seem to be slowly taking the sheen off the high-profile fund managing business in the country, especially at a time when the capital markets have slowly emerged from hibernation.

The deaths of two top fund managers recently from health complications have trained the spotlight on the health hazards associated with the profession.

Industry sources admitted that the huge workload and the pressure on achieving better financial results have increased the stress levels for fund managers and forced many of them to push themselves beyond their limits.