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.
Rathbones eyes financial planning expansion

Companies | 22 Feb 18

Rathbones eyes financial planning expansion

Rathbone Brothers is planning to develop its financial planning proposition more aggressively this year after nearing its target of £40bn ($55.8bn, €45bn) funds under management.

Woodford-backed start-ups reveal cash woes

Investment | 22 Feb 18

Woodford flagship fund most sold in January

Neil Woodford’s flagship equity income vehicle topped The Share Centre’s most sold fund list in January, sharing the spotlight with several other big names in the UK retail space.

Failed Scottish Widows merger behind Lloyds’ £109bn exit

Companies | 20 Feb 18

Failed Scottish Widows merger behind Lloyds’ £109bn exit

A failed merger between Lloyds Banking Group’s subsidiary Scottish Widows and Standard Life Aberdeen’s pension and assurance arm was behind the FTSE 100 bank’s decision to terminate its contract with the fund group, it was revealed over the weekend.

Life assurer chief executive departs over differing views

Companies | 16 Feb 18

Standard Life Aberdeen loses top client

Standard Life Aberdeen has lost its biggest client, Lloyds Banking Group (LBG), after the FTSE 100 bank decided to pull more than £100bn assets over competition concerns.

Old Mutual Wealth acquires £40m IFA

Companies | 14 Feb 18

Old Mutual Wealth acquires £40m IFA

Old Mutual Wealth Private Client Advisers has acquired Wiltshire-based IFA firm A&M Financial Services.