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 defends fund dumped from income sector

Equities | 7 Jun 18

Tilney boots Woodford from buy list

Tilney has ditched Neil Woodford’s flagship fund from its buy list due to performance and liquidity concerns, echoing sentiment from other platforms that have dropped the UK equities manager.

Where next for bond flows?

Investment | 6 Jun 18

IA calls out bond market inefficiencies

The Investment Association has called for reform in the bond markets to address certain inefficiencies which are leaving investors ill-equipped to make informed investment decisions and trapped in illiquid positions.

Morningstar launches adviser fund selection tool

Investment | 22 May 18

FE launches cost transparency tool for advisers

FE has launched a tool which it said provides advisers with a simpler and more holistic way of measuring the impact of costs on real returns and bypass projections provided by fund groups.

7IM buys family office focused DFM

Companies | 17 May 18

7IM buys family office focused DFM

Seven Investment Management has agreed to take over Tcam Asset Management in a bid to enhance its active management capabilities despite the Scottish firm last year expressing caution about merging with another company.

Hong Kong’s ‘Toy King’ billionaire sues Convoy director

Companies | 8 May 18

Standard Life Aberdeen fights to keep axed £109bn contract

Standard Life Aberdeen has challenged Lloyd Banking Group’s decision to pull out of a £109bn ($148bn, €124bn) contract, arguing that there are no material competition concerns.