James Burton

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 Wealth Professional each month.

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Trump’s global tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court

Majority ruled six to three to dismantle core Trump policy but tariffs on steel, aluminum, automobiles and lumber unaffected

Trump’s global tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court

Federal Reserve announces latest interest rate decision

Decision was passed 9 to 3 by members but central bank signals reluctance to rush into further easing

Federal Reserve announces latest interest rate decision

Will Bank of Canada's next move be a hike?

Central bank's quarterly survey finds consensus but uncertainty has been compounded by immigration policy shift

Will Bank of Canada's next move be a hike?

Kevin Hegedus is blazing a trail as a registered portfolio manager with Q Wealth

After reaching a crossroads in his career, an experienced advisor has reshaped and enhanced PWM Private Wealth Counsel's offerings with the help of innovative independent platform

Kevin Hegedus is blazing a trail as a registered portfolio manager with Q Wealth

Editor's note on WP Awards

Clarifying our position on awards process and criteria

Editor's note on WP Awards

Canvas Wealth relishes new palette of client offerings at Q Wealth

Wealth management firm "chooses happiness" and more autonomy after leaving bank and returning to its independent roots

Canvas Wealth relishes new palette of client offerings at Q Wealth

Family first ethos seals MNK Financial Services' switch to Q Wealth Partners

Personal trek from Uganda to Ontario informs Manish D. Kanani's approach and genuine care for clients

Family first ethos seals MNK Financial Services' switch to Q Wealth Partners

Is Canada ready to catch up with the US RIA space?

What are the winds of change that Canadian advisors should know about? A panel discussion, set to take place at the Q Wealth Canadian TIKI Lounge at the upcoming Future Proof festival will dive into the big issues

Is Canada ready to catch up with the US RIA space?

ETF star joins Q Wealth Partners as firm enters a new era of parabolic growth

Alfred Lee, who helped build BMO ETFs, sees vast potential in the Canadian independent space and says there is a "real buzz" at his new firm

ETF star joins Q Wealth Partners as firm enters a new era of parabolic growth

Future Proof CEO salutes the Canadian Lounge

Matt Middleton tells WP that the lounge, which for the first time will feature a panel discussion on going independent, is the epitome of what he wants the Future Proof experience to be

Future Proof CEO salutes the Canadian Lounge