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.

Investment | 3 May 18

Five worst performing funds in April

Mark Carney cast doubt on a May rate rise, UK GDP grew at its most sluggish pace in over five years, US treasuries hit 3% and Russia faced US sanctions. So which funds had the toughest time navigating April? Our sister publication Portfolio Adviser examines performance figures from FE.

Two-fold rise in DFMs using sector ETFs

Europe | 2 May 18

Two-fold rise in DFMs using sector ETFs

UK wealth managers are increasing their use of sector ETFs as they seek a wider dispersion of returns and a more granular approach to asset allocation, according to research from SPDR ETF.

Heartwood adds lower-risk options to sustainable range

Alternatives | 1 May 18

Fulcrum launches alternatives fund with ESG input

Fulcrum Asset Management has launched the Diversified Liquid Alternatives fund, which it said will have a significant ESG research input.

UK slowdown casts doubt on City’s biggest bulls

Investment | 27 Apr 18

UK slowdown casts doubt on City’s biggest bulls

Below-consensus UK GDP growth of 0.1% has caught the City off guard and thrown bullish predictions from the likes of Neil Woodford and Richard Buxton into question.

Schroders' advised assets drop £3.1bn

Companies | 26 Apr 18

Schroders’ advised assets drop £3.1bn

The assets Schroders manages of behalf of advisers’ clients has fallen by £3.1bn ($4.3bn, €3.5bn) in the first quarter of the year, according to its latest results.