Kristen joined Last Word Media and the world of financial journalism in April 2016, leaving behind a career in a legal publishing firm as a senior researcher turned assistant editor. This native Angelino initially moved to the UK in 2008 to complete her undergraduate studies at the University of Nottingham. She subsequently obtained a Masters degree in Philosophy with Literature from the University of Warwick.
‘Short’ Brexit transition concerns adviser body

Europe | 25 Jun 18

Polar Capital announces Paris office as ‘Brexit shadow’ looms

Polar Capital has confirmed a raft of changes to the business, including the opening of a Paris location, as it looks to expand its European presence in light of Brexit uncertainties.

SJP unlikely to dump the Woodford gravy train

Investment | 18 Jun 18

SJP unlikely to dump the Woodford gravy train

The partnership between St James’s Place and Neil Woodford is unlikely to end any time soon, despite many discretionary fund managers and platforms dropping the star fund manager for underperformance.

Investment | 13 Jun 18

Mifid II unbundling to go global

The US and Asia could be subject to similar research unbundling rules as Europe under Mifid II by 2022, a survey by a research platform provider has shown.

Aberdeen Standard launches A-shares fund in China

Asia | 12 Jun 18

Fund groups lacking dedicated A-share analysts

The inclusion of 230-odd China A-shares was a hugely symbolic moment for investors in the region but the fund industry has failed to get ahead of the curve with most firms lacking dedicated teams of analysts or products to invest in the asset class.

Blackrock undercuts Vanguard with slashed fees

Companies | 8 Jun 18

Blackrock undercuts Vanguard with slashed fees

Blackrock has undercut Vanguard by slashing fees on an iShares emerging markets product and matching its rival’s pricing on four European equity funds.