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Author Archives: Kristen McGachey
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.
Abrdn shuts second straggling bond fund in a week
The decision follows hot on the heels of the closure of the ASI Short Duration Credit Fund.
BMO Gam funds to rebrand under Columbia Threadneedle moniker
The change marks a “significant milestone” in the integration of the two firms.
Abrdn plays catch-up with wealth management app
Abrdn’s roll-out of a “24/7 digital wealth management” app brings it up to speed with the rest of the industry.
China crackdown may not be a “one-off”
The market cap of offshore tech sector has plunged 30% since regulatory scrutiny was stepped up.
Vanguard adds second fund to ESG ETF range
Vanguard ESG Global Corporate Bond Ucits ETF is the first fixed income product in $7.5trn asset manager’s green stable.
Man GLG rolls out second fund for Andrew Swan
The fund will be an Asia-Pacific (ex-Japan) long/short strategy.
Allianz GI installs new managers on $1.8bn sustainability fund
Global Sustainability lead Paul Schofield has been with the fund group over two decades.
Gam chops director pay amid Covid-19 pandemic
The coronavirus market turmoil took a chunk out of Gam’s total AUM, which plunged 16% to CHF 112.1bn ($115.68bn) in the three months to 31 March.
