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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Tribute to Andy Burt
OPINION JAN 09, 2026
Tribute to Andy Burt

The former managing editor of InvestmentNews was the epitome of decency and integrity.

US energy stocks jump after capture of Maduro
EQUITIES JAN 05, 2026
US energy stocks jump after capture of Maduro

Advisors react to short-term sentiment after action in Venezuela sparks risk-on moves for big oil names.

Federal Reserve announces latest interest-rate decision
FIXED INCOME DEC 10, 2025
Federal Reserve announces latest interest-rate decision

Has Chair Powell made the last rate cut of his tenure?

Annual guide: Charitable giving
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 08, 2025
Annual guide: Charitable giving

Why tax law changes give advisors another reason to start the philanthropy conversation.

How Schwab prepares RIAs for M&A conversations
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS NOV 14, 2025
How Schwab prepares RIAs for M&A conversations

In a record-breaking year for M&A, the pressure is on businesses to seize the moment, but it might not always be the right deal, warns Schwab's Head of Client Consulting.

Advisors suffering from regulatory 'whiplash' after Gensler exit
COMPLIANCE NOV 13, 2025
Advisors suffering from regulatory 'whiplash' after Gensler exit

Charles Schwab's compliance expert says firms are still adapting to the change of leadership at the SEC and the impact of the government shutdown.

How preferred stock tool keeps advisors alert
FIXED INCOME NOV 11, 2025
How preferred stock tool keeps advisors alert

Advisors are competing with low-cost ETF bundles and under pressure to show value, but BNK Invest believes it has the ideal solution to capitalize on an under appreciated security.

'Ignore AI, politics and tariff noise – bonds are doing their own thing'
FIXED INCOME NOV 05, 2025
'Ignore AI, politics and tariff noise – bonds are doing their own thing'

Speaking to InvestmentNews at IMPACT 2025, Schwab’s Kathy Jones says the Fed has never been subject to such overt political pressure but that fixed income is doing what it is supposed to do.

Is First Brands implosion a new subprime crisis?
ALTERNATIVES OCT 10, 2025
Is First Brands implosion a new subprime crisis?

Renowned short-seller blasts private credit’s ‘magical machine’ but industry expert tells InvestmentNews bankruptcy is an isolated credit event.

Trump's China tariff threat sends markets tumbling
EQUITIES OCT 10, 2025
Trump's China tariff threat sends markets tumbling

Major indices hit as President's social media posts rekindle trade war fears.