Angharad Smith
About Angharad Smith
Angharad Smith is a Senior Editor in Financial Services at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2012. She has a background in law, having held positions at Barclays, Addleshaw Goddard, and Denton Wilde Sapte, and she specializes in financial services regulatory developments.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Angharad Smith has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Senior Editor in the Financial Services sector since 2012. In this role, she is responsible for writing and maintaining content related to consumer duty and retail finance within the Practical Law Financial Services team. Her editorial responsibilities include focusing on topical financial services regulatory developments, ensuring that the content remains relevant and informative for professionals in the industry.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to her current role, Angharad Smith worked at Barclays as Legal Counsel for one year from 2011 to 2012 in London. She also served as a Solicitor at Denton Wilde Sapte (now SNR Denton) from 2005 to 2007, and as a Trainee Solicitor at Addleshaw Goddard from 2002 to 2004. During her time in these positions, she was involved in authoring content on individual accountability and the general authorisation process in financial services.
Education and Expertise
Angharad Smith studied at University College London (UCL), where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from 1996 to 1999. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in economic principles, which supports her work in financial services regulation and content creation.
Background in Law
Angharad Smith has a solid background in law, having worked in various legal roles within the financial services sector. Her experience includes serving as a Solicitor and Legal Counsel, where she gained insights into the regulatory landscape and legal frameworks governing financial institutions. This background informs her editorial work at Thomson Reuters.