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

Investment | 16 Oct 17

Analysis: Funds playing a dangerous game of liquidity

On 22 August, doorstep lender Provident Financial hit investors with a devastating triple-whammy – a profit warning (its second in a matter of months), an FCA investigation into its credit card subsidiary Vanquis Bank and the resignation of disgraced CEO Peter Crook.

Industry | 12 Oct 17

FCA bans adviser spouses for ‘calculated’ deception

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has barred John Chiesa and Colette Chiesa, founders of an authorised IFA firm, from ever working in financial services for the “calculated way” they deceived creditors.

Investment | 11 Oct 17

Catalonia may cause chaos for global investors says Nigel Green

Should investors be worried about the impact of Spain’s worst political conflict in 40 years?

Investment | 10 Oct 17

Analysis: Green investing has an image problem

If anything, the flurry of studies during this year’s Good Money Week have proved that green investing has to overcome a number of hurdles before it really takes off.

Regions | 10 Oct 17

Jupiter Merlin chops Woodford exposure

Jupiter’s multi-manager range has drastically shaved down its exposure to Neil Woodford’s flagship equity income fund and has added three new funds to its holdings, Portfolio Adviser has learned.