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Biography

Hi, I'm Sophie! I am a journalist currently reporting on the securities finance industry. As part of this, I source news stories, conduct interviews, cover panel discussions from top industry leaders, and write longer-form pieces about interesting industry developments. I am always on the look out for interesting topics and ideas, whether finance related or otherwise.

Content

Total articles 715

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  Wednesday papers: Trump factor sparks trading boom for top Wall Street banks

  By Himanshu Singh, Natalia Vasnier Verified, Sophie Downes Verified, Dylan Lobo Verified

  Apr. 15, 2025

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  Brooks Macdonald boss targets 'transformation’ as bespoke unit squeezed

  By Dylan Lobo Verified, John Schaffer Verified, Natalia Vasnier Verified, Sophie Downes Verified

  Apr. 16, 2025

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  SJP: The fund groups left behind by the rise of Polaris

  By Daniel Grote Verified, Natalia Vasnier Verified, Sophie Downes Verified, Dylan Lobo Verified

  Apr. 16, 2025

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Company Info

Citywire

Citywire is a media company based in London, UK, that operates within the asset management industry. Founded in 1999 by Lawrence Lever, the company employs around 260 people and has offices in major cities including Milan, Munich, Singapore, Paris, Brighton, and New York City, with editorial bases in Cape Town, Madrid, and Los Angeles. Citywire focuses on providing news, insights, and data tailored for the global wealth management community. Its offerings include comprehensive news coverage and analysis of the asset management sector, events for networking and industry insights, as well as data and research tools to assist financial professionals in making informed investment decisions. The company also publishes various magazines and online content aimed at different regions and sectors within the wealth management industry.