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.
Woodford-backed start-ups reveal cash woes

Companies | 14 Feb 18

Woodford-backed start-ups reveal cash woes

Itaconix and RM2 International, two small-cap firms that are majority owned by Neil Woodford, have reported cash troubles in their latest trading updates. Elsewhere, the heavyweight UK manager has doubled his exposure to builder Crest Nicholson.

Robeco duo: Asia is 'fintech hub of the future'

Asia | 9 Feb 18

Robeco duo: Asia is ‘fintech hub of the future’

Robeco fund managers Patrick Lemmens and Jeroen van Oerle have declared Asia the “fintech hub of the future”.

Ashmore’s AUM hits $70bn as investors clamour for EM

Companies | 8 Feb 18

Ashmore’s AUM hits $70bn as investors clamour for EM

Ashmore continued to benefit from high investor demand for emerging markets products, recording close to $8bn (£5.7bn, €6.5bn) in net inflows over the first half of the year.

SEI Wealth Platform adds £10bn assets in 2017

Industry | 8 Feb 18

SEI Wealth Platform adds £10bn assets in 2017

SEI Wealth Platform increased assets under administration by £9.3bn to £41.4bn ($57.6bn, €46.7bn) in 2017, its parent company has reported.

Hargreaves suffers from FTSE 100 slump as assets hit £86bn

Companies | 7 Feb 18

Hargreaves suffers from FTSE 100 slump as assets hit £86bn

Hargreaves Lansdown was swept up in the FTSE 100 sell-off on Tuesday, despite posting a strong set of first half results, including £3.34bn ($4.66bn, €3.76bn) of net new business.