As Britain heats up, there could be an investment opportunity in smarter building cooling. Rathbones Asset Management fund managers look at some companies helping homes, offices and infrastructure cope better with the rising temperatures.
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7 July 2026
Hot property: keeping buildings cool could be a growing investment opportunity
3 July 2026
A 2026 World Cup fantasy football team for investors
David Coombs uses football tactics to show how diversification can help investors build stronger multi-asset portfolios.
1 July 2026
Rathbone Global Opportunities Fund: 25 years of active investing through volatile markets
Rathbone Global Opportunities Fund marks its 25th anniversary, having outperformed the IA Global sector average since launch. Manager James Thomson says today’s volatile markets are creating fresh opportunities for disciplined active investors.
4 June 2026
Rathbones launches Responsible Investment Centre of Excellence
Rathbones has launched a Responsible Investment Centre of Excellence, bringing together its stewardship, ESG integration and sustainable research expertise in one coordinated function to support better long-term client outcomes.
14 May 2026
How ‘boring’ UK shares and bonds could make you a millionaire
Fund managers highlight how investing in 'boring,' reliable businesses—those providing essential, regulated, and everyday products—can deliver impressive long-term returns - some far outperforming more 'exciting' but unpredictable market trends.
7 May 2026
Why you shouldn’t “sell in May and go away”
Like many pieces of market folklore, 'sell in May and go away' is memorable, but the evidence no longer supports it. Rathbone Multi-Asset Portfolios Fund Manager Will McIntosh‑Whyte explores why this seasonal strategy doesn't stack up.
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6 mins
10 July 2026
Power, pipes and precision: the exciting next five years of investing in sustainability
Despite a noisy backlash against ESG, Rathbone Greenbank Multi-Asset Portfolios Fund Manager David Coombs argues that the underlying direction of travel hasn't changed – and identifies the themes he believes will drive returns over the next five years.
3 mins
7 July 2026
From luxury to necessity: air-con and ventilation
Britain may not be built for heat, but its future increasingly demands that it is. Rathbone UK Opportunities Fund Manager Alexandra Jackson and Rathbone Greenbank Global Sustainability Fund Manager David Harrison explore the investment case behind cooling, ventilation and climate resilience.