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Paul Mefford
Last Updated: April 2, 2026
In my role as an Investment director my key objectives are managing portfolios for individuals, trusts, personal pensions and charities both for private clients and on behalf of intermediaries.
Rachit Chirania
Last Updated: April 2, 2026
Rachit Chirania is an Investment Analyst in the Emerging Market Equities team, with over 11 years of experience in equity research and investment consulting. He has previously worked at GAM Investments and at a leading Asian sell-side firm, where he developed deep expertise in emerging markets, particularly India. Rachit is known for his ability to generate high-conviction investment ideas through a blend of qualitative and quantitative analysis, applying both top-down macroeconomic frameworks and bottom-up company-level insights.
Helping clients
Last Updated: April 3, 2026
Applying an active and thoughtful approach to client service, selling practices and responsible investment.
Spotlights on our responsible business impact
Last Updated: April 3, 2026
Our "Spotlights: Impacts in action" series looks at the impact our responsible business framework is having on clients, colleagues, communities and governance.
Investment Insights Q3 2019
Last Updated: April 14, 2026
While the Brexit deadline draws closer, the route to a deal between the UK and the European Union (EU) shows no signs of materialising.
Rathbone Active Income and Growth Fund
Last Updated: April 14, 2026
The fund’s objective is to achieve a total return of between 3% above the Consumer Price Index (CPI) over a rolling five-year period.
Rathbone Active Income and Growth Fund - Quarterly Commentary
Last Updated: April 14, 2026
Amelia Bell
Last Updated: April 13, 2026
Amelia joined Rathbones in June 2019, having previously worked at Russell-Cooke LLP in their private client cross-border team.
Amelia advises on all aspects of private client law including drafting and advising trusts, tax planning and advice, succession planning including drafting of complex wills, powers of attorney, and estate administration (including those with an international aspect).
Amelia has a particular interest in art and heritage assets and has advised on the acceptance in lieu scheme for an estate. Amelia holds a Masters in Art, Business and Law.
Huw O'Dell
Last Updated: April 13, 2026
Huw is a Business Development Director, working closely with discretionary and GFI clients across London and the Channel Islands.
Huw joined Rathbones in 2018, prior to which he held operational and relationship management roles at Northern Trust and Allfunds Bank.
Huw holds the Investment Management Certificate (Level 4) and a BA (Hons) degree in Humanities from the University of Brighton.
Rathbones Charity Growth and Income Fund - Quarterly Commentary
Last Updated: April 14, 2026
Awful April brings quiet tax rise for millions
Last Updated: April 15, 2026
From April, frozen thresholds and tighter reliefs quietly raise taxes for millions, just as household bills rise, compounding pressure at the start of the tax year.
Retiring abroad could wipe £77,000 off your state pension
Last Updated: April 15, 2026
UK pensioners retiring to frozen-payment countries could lose up to £77k over 20 years, with thousands a year needing to be replaced from other income.