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.

Europe | 20 Apr 18

Jupiter Dynamic Bond woes down to ‘flighty’ European investors

Lopsided net flows into Jupiter Asset Management’s Dynamic Bond and Strategic Bond mirror strategies has been attributed to UK investors’ brand loyalty through bouts of underperformance.

Fairstone poised to buy nine IFAs this year

Companies | 10 Apr 18

Fairstone poised to buy nine IFAs this year

Fairstone is set to acquire IFA firms in Leicester and Stockton-on-Tees and anticipates it will line up seven more acquisitions this year.

Life assurer chief executive departs over differing views

Industry | 9 Apr 18

Deutsche Bank ousts British boss; hails ‘new era’

Deutsche Bank has replaced British boss John Cryan with Christian Sewing, who it said will usher in a “new era” for the battered bank.

Woodford pharma darling proposes de-listing and liquidation

Companies | 6 Apr 18

Woodford pharma darling proposes de-listing and liquidation

Abaco Capital, a pharmaceutical company majority-owned by Neil Woodford, has announced its intention to cease trading on the Aim exchange and enter voluntary liquidation after failing to make a mandatory takeover bid.

Invesco to slice AJ Bell stake at IPO

Companies | 5 Apr 18

Invesco to slice AJ Bell stake at IPO

Invesco Perpetual is expected to cut its 44% stake in AJ Bell, alongside second-largest shareholder Andy Bell, to make it easier for smaller investors to get in on the firm’s IPO.