Amy Austin, Senior Reporter, FTAdviser
Today, Amy Austin describes how she'd be in her element grilling a pension scammer on their motivations, and reveals why music journalism was nowhere near as glamorous as she thought it would be.
Interviews
Interviews with financial journalists, freelancers, editorial teams, press teams and PRs.
James Ventress, Corporate Affairs Executive, Quilter plc
In the run-up to the 2021 Headlinemoney Awards, we've been finding out more about our shortlisted rising star PRs. Today, James Ventress tells us about his pride in working to prevent online scams and impersonation fraud, and reveals which vegetable he grows to extreme sizes.
Jeff Prestridge, Personal Finance Editor, Financial Mail on Sunday
Today, Jeff Prestridge describes his passion for campaigning on personal finance issues, explains the connection covering money gives with readers, and reveals his unusual (but successful) running style.
Laura Purkess, Reporter, New Model Adviser
Today, Laura Purkess explains how trusting her instincts led her to expose unethical adviser lead generator practices, and reveals her lively reaction to being shortlisted in four categories.
William Sanderson, Account Manager, KL Communications
Today we hear from William Sanderson, now at KL Communications, about his experience with Crowdcube and how it led him to the financial services sector, and he reveals the exhilarating hobby he's taken up since the first lockdown.
Jeff Salway
Today, we hear from Jeff Salway, as he explains why he thrives upon the breadth of subjects and issues within the financial sector, and recalls his alarm at having to go on stage to collect his first trophy.
George Nixon, Money reporter, The Times and The Sunday Times.
Today, George Nixon, explains why wise words from Andrew Scott of 'hot priest' fame sum up his reaction to being shortlisted, and reveals who he'd like to grill about antitrust law.
Fenella Cuthbert, Director, FTI Consulting
In the run-up to the 2021 Headlinemoney Awards, we've been finding out more about our shortlisted rising star PRs. Today we hear from Fenella Cuthbert, now at FTI Consulting, about how she ended up in financial PR, and the importance of in-person collaboration.
Katey Pigden, Editor, Money Marketing
This week in Money Talks, Katey Pigden, Editor at Money Marketing, talks about her proudest moment in financial journalism so far, discusses the importance of receiving financial advice early in life, and reveals the sport she excels at.
Koren Byrne-Hunte, PR Manager at Defaqto
This week in Money Talks, Koren Byrne-Hunte, PR Manager at Defaqto, discusses her dislike of acronyms, explains the importance of supportive relationships with journalists, and reveals the Olympic sport she excels at.
Maria Nazarova-Doyle & Lauren Peacock, Head of Pension Investments and Responsible Investment, Scottish Widows & Responsible Investment Manager, Scottish Widows
Maria Nazarova-Doyle, Head of Pension Investments and Responsible Investment, Scottish Widows and Lauren Peacock, Responsible Investment Manager, Scottish Widows, encourage journalists to analyse each net zero commitment on its own merits.
Candiece Cyrus, Staff Writer for Forbes Advisor UK
This week in Money Talks, Candiece Cyrus, Staff Writer at Forbes Advisor UK, discusses the importance of taking time out for proper introductions, predicts the biggest financial stories over the next 12 months, and reveals why she often ends up on impromptu adventures.
Gregor Davidson, External Communications Manager, Quilter
This week in Money Talks, Gregor Davidson, External Communications Manager at Quilter, discusses how his work as a journalist led him to a career in PR, reveals his go-to morning reads, and tells us what he'd do if he wasn't in financial services.
Nina Kelly, Editorial content manager, interactive investor
This week in Money Talks, Nina Kelly, Editorial content manager at interactive investor, encourages new financial journalists to embrace every opportunity to learn, and reveals which interviewee she'd like to question about bog snorkelling.
Ruth Emery
In today's Freelancer in Focus, Ruth Emery explains why freelancers should embrace social media, reveals her pride in launching Times Money Mentor, and discusses her love of penguins.
Georgie Frost
In today's Freelancer in Focus, Georgie Frost discusses her pride at hosting This is Money's award-winning podcast, explains why freelancers should look to cover a wide range of topics, and reveals the university course she studied during the first lockdown.
Kate Rogers & Katherine Davidson, Head of Sustainability, Schroders Wealth Management & Portfolio Manager, Global and International Equities, Schroders
Kate Rogers, Head of Sustainability, Schroders Wealth Management & Katherine Davidson, Portfolio Manager, Global and International Equities, Schroders, explain why they see increasing scrutiny on corporate responsibility as the start of a new social contract between business and wider society.
Martyn James, Head of Media, Resolver; Director, Martyn James Media
This week in Money Talks, Martyn James explains why it's crucial for businesses to prioritise customer service, discusses his dislike of acronyms, and reveals his plans for a series of history-based tours of London.
Will Hale, CEO, Key
As we approach this week's Masterclass, our speaker Will Hale, CEO of Key, discusses the importance of giving journalists the information they need to fully understand the issues they are writing about.
Harriet Meyer
In today's Freelancer in Focus, Harriet Meyer reveals her pride in a personal piece on retirement homes and the long wait to tell the tale, and describes how her training as a yoga instructor has helped during lockdown.