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The case for UK equity income
Last Updated: September 30, 2025
The pandemic and the global lockdowns to combat its spread have raised havoc with UK dividends. Yet that very disruption could lead to better managed companies and more sustainable dividends, argues Income Fund manager Carl Stick.
Rathbone Unit Trust Management expands multi-asset range
Last Updated: September 30, 2025
Rathbone Unit Trust Management Ltd (Rathbones) is pleased to announce the launch of two new multi-asset funds, as part of the Rathbone Multi-Asset Portfolio Funds (RMAP) range - the Rathbone Multi-Asset Defensive Growth Portfolio Fund and Rathbone Multi-Asset Dynamic Growth Portfolio Fund.
The funds will be managed by David Coombs and Will McIntosh-Whyte. They will be supported by investment specialist, Craig Brown.
Review of the week: Money showers
Last Updated: September 30, 2025
After the pandemic response, outstanding UK government debt is now as big as the whole economy. But that’s not necessarily an alarm bell, says chief investment officer Julian Chillingworth, as long as it’s spent on the right things.
Easy does it
Last Updated: September 30, 2025
Economic statistics fell off a cliff in May, but as chief investment officer Julian Chillingworth notes, investors were already anticipating a big bounce as economies began to reopen.
Tax-efficient ways to give
Last Updated: September 30, 2025
The coronavirus is hurting the pockets of many charities, but the British tax system is remarkably generous to those who want to help.
A central bank fairy tale
Last Updated: September 30, 2025
Lockdown was much different back in the 1970s – we didn’t even know we were in lockdown. Our head of fixed income Bryn Jones thinks we’ve come a long way over his lifetime.
Curve goes down, curve goes up
Last Updated: September 30, 2025
A flattening COVID-19 infection curve is steepening bond yield curves. Head of fixed income Bryn Jones wrestles with the outlook for inflation and the chances of another flare-up in COVID-19.
A big fat magic marker
Last Updated: September 30, 2025
Confusion reigns because of the sheer amount of information flying around us. Yet all that activity should bring us comfort as it's helping fight the pandemic and its economic effects, argues head of fixed income Bryn Jones.
Market outlook for clients
Last Updated: September 30, 2025
Listen to Edward Smith, Head of Asset Allocation Research, sharing his views on the markets and how we are continuing to manage portfolios during this unprecedented time.
Brave new world
Last Updated: September 30, 2025
The prolonged coronavirus lockdown will have lasting economic and social impacts around the world. Here our investment team consider four key areas where things may never be the same again.
Forging a way forward
Last Updated: September 30, 2025
UK dividends have been upended by the pandemic, yet they will bounce back. Income Fund managers Alan Dobbie and Carl Stick explain what they are doing to protect capital and build the foundation for a growing dividend.
When a habit becomes a trend
Last Updated: September 30, 2025
His heart is in Santorini, his head is in rural Wiltshire and his cash is in the freezer. Head of multi-asset investments David Coombs grapples with lockdown realities and the changes they could bring to shopping.