Hannah joined AJ Bell in 2025 as an investment writer. She was previously a journalist at Portfolio Adviser Magazine, reporting on multi-asset, fixed income and equity funds, as well as macroeconomic impacts and regulatory changes within the industry.
Hannah earned a degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin before beginning her career in London. Before joining the finance industry, she covered state politics in Texas and worked as a sports reporter.
9 October 2026
Why emerging market funds have suddenly lost fansThe net flow of money from AJ Bell’s DIY Investors to emerging market funds has decreased by 90% in the month to 22 September compared to the previous six months.
While the amount of money going into these funds has experienced a sharp drop-off, the number of net buys has decreased less significantly. This suggests that those removing their money...
8 October 2026
How AJ Bell keeps your information secureAs technology advancements continue, many people have become increasingly concerned about their accounts being breached and their data being shared with unintended sources. We take this extremely seriously at AJ Bell and do everything in our power to keep this from happening. Here, we’ll explain the steps we take to protect you, and how you can...
2 October 2026
How to invest your ISAIt can be tricky to know where to start with picking your investments when opening a Stocks and shares ISA. So let’s get started with the basics.
28 September 2026
ISA holders fill their portfolios up with funds instead of choosing their own sharesMarkets are known for changing quickly, and many of us are tempted to keep up with each move. But looking at longer investment trends can help investors identify more significant patterns than the daily movements. The latest data from HMRC on ISA holders revealed that investors have spent a decade shrinking the portion of their ISA dedicated to...
23 September 2026
How to choose a savings accountOur Cash savings hub helps you to compare savings account options from various banks. Find out how to use the hub and choose the right savings account for you.
22 September 2026
Just promoted? Know this before spending the extra cashThere’s no better way to know your hard work has paid off than getting a promotion. And for most of...
21 September 2026
Primark, Nike and Diageo are flipping the script. Do big changes pay off?It’s not easy to right a ship, especially when it’s more of a tanker than a sailboat. But some of the most well-known consumer names are being forced to give it a go with big changes in a bid to meet customer demands.
The group of companies highlighted here, including Primark, Nike, and Diageo, are household names. But they can feel of a slightly...
18 September 2026
Can you avoid AI as an investor?News around AI this week has been enough to power some nightmares with a suspicious resemblance to Blade Runner.
Former Anthropic employees are warning that Large Language Models (LLMs) could lead to human extinction within a decade, and the companies themselves are asking for, and laying out, legislation. Of course, there’s a lot of opinions that...
16 September 2026
New rules for holding cash in ISAs: Three things investors need to knowThe government will cut the Cash ISA allowance in April 2027 to £12,000 from its current £20,000 for investors under age 65. While this was revealed during the 2025 Budget, the nuances of what this will look like in practice for investors have now come to light.
When the new Cash ISA rules come into practice, Brits will need to invest the other £8...
15 September 2026
Five funds and trusts that pay dividends monthlyIf you are in search of a monthly payment from your investments to help cover regular bills or subscriptions, funds and trusts offering a monthly dividend could be an attractive option.
While there’s a large variety of funds that offer some type of dividend, those with a monthly payment narrow down to a more select group. And although it may be...
