James Burton

James is an award-winning journalist and editorial leader with more than two decades of experience across major media markets, including the UK, UAE, Bermuda, Canada, and the United States. His international career spans some of the most respected media organizations in the world, giving him a uniquely global perspective on wealth management topics.

As VP – Editorial at Key Media, James oversees content strategy and editorial standards across the company's entire portfolio of publications, ensuring rigorous accuracy and journalistic integrity at scale. His leadership shapes how thousands of readers engage with news and analysis on InvestmentNews each month.

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‘Lifestyle superpower’ pitch beckons investors
ALTERNATIVES MAY 15, 2026
‘Lifestyle superpower’ pitch beckons investors

The prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda says the country is undergoing a renaissance and there has been an increase in American investment, from both developers and high-net-worth individuals.

Block shares surge after mass AI-fuelled layoffs
EQUITIES FEB 27, 2026
Block shares surge after mass AI-fuelled layoffs

Markets welcome mo e to slash 40% of jobs as Jack Dorsey sets out his AI strategy.

Monthly Spotlight: Practice Management
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 25, 2026
Monthly Spotlight: Practice Management

Every month, InvestmentNews produces a series of articles on a theme affecting financial professionals. All coverage through the month can be found here.

Voice scams and data misuse among top compliance risks in 2026
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 24, 2026
Voice scams and data misuse among top compliance risks in 2026

Leading advisors discuss how wealth managers should handle fast-evolving threats and technology.

Trump’s global tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court
EQUITIES FEB 20, 2026
Trump’s global tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court

Advisors say ruling could pave the way for accelerated Fed rate cuts this year.

InvestmentNews Awards 2026: Full coverage
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 10, 2026
InvestmentNews Awards 2026: Full coverage

It's the red carpet event of the year where the industry's best and brightest come together to celebrate each other's achievements. Follow all the coverage here.

The race is on to build ultimate AI ‘operating system’ for advisors
TRANSFORMATION FEB 02, 2026
The race is on to build ultimate AI ‘operating system’ for advisors

Channing Olson, of Wealthspire, Joe Di Vito, of the Di Vito Consulting Group at RBC Wealth Management, and Lauren Williams, of ProsperPlan Wealth share insights into how technology has changed the profession and what the future might hold for advisors.

Life insurance platform’s shares plunge on trading debut
EQUITIES JAN 29, 2026
Life insurance platform’s shares plunge on trading debut

Champagne goes flat after $200 million IPO amid rout in tech stocks

Monthly Spotlight: AI in Wealth
TRANSFORMATION JAN 28, 2026
Monthly Spotlight: AI in Wealth

Every month, InvestmentNews produces a series of articles on a theme affecting financial professionals. All coverage through the month can be found here.

Citigroup hit with lawsuit alleging ‘weaponized’ HR, hostile culture at wealth unit
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 26, 2026
Citigroup hit with lawsuit alleging ‘weaponized’ HR, hostile culture at wealth unit

Former senior wealth management executive’s accusations target Andy Sieg and an HR department that ‘reeks of institutional misogyny.’