Richard Partington is chief online reporter at Financial News, a Dow Jones publication, based in London.
He writes on global finance and politics, primarily covering the banking sector.
Richard’s work is also published by Dow Jones Newswires and The Wall Street Journal Europe.
He previously worked as a capital markets reporter for London-based business paper City A.M, and has also worked for political news website PoliticsHome.
Richard has also contributed to The Guardian, The Times, The Independent, The Daily Mirror, regional newspapers and several blogs.
He graduated from the City University MA newspaper journalism course in 2010. He also holds a degree in Communications, Media & Popular Music from the University of Liverpool.
Selected published articles
Bank levy hike to hit HSBC hardest
News article on changes in the UK Budget 2012, after an increase to the size of the bank levy that observers said was likely to hit HSBC hardest. Published online by Financial News and The Wall Street Journal.
UK banks set aside more for Osborne than Darling
News report from in-depth research into the five largest UK-listed banks’ 2011 and 2010 annual results that found they had set aside more for George Osborne’s bank levy than for Alistair Darling’s bonus tax. Published online and in print (front page) by Financial News.
Goldman Sachs reshuffles UK board of directors
Exclusive news story about changes at Goldman Sachs’ UK board of directors. Published online by Financial News and The Wall Street Journal.
Staff cuts begin to show at investment banks
News analysis of job cuts at global investment banks, based on analysis of seven banks’ full-year 2011 results filings. Published online by Financial News.
Q&A with the NatWest Three’s Gary Mulgrew
Interview with one of three British bankers jailed over the collapse of Enron, after he had published a new book. Published online by Financial News.
Contact
richard.partington@dowjones.com
