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Michael Turner
Last Updated: March 20, 2026
Michael Turner is the Chief Operations Officer at Rathbones Group Plc, having joined the firm in December 2025 to lead operations and other strategic projects across the organisation. As of 1 February 2026 he took over as SMF24.
He previously spent 18 months as a consultant to asset managers, hedge funds and crypto firms, following a 16 year career at Man Group, which included serving as CEO of Man Solutions from 2017 to 2023. Earlier roles included Head of Research at Aspect Capital and analyst positions at Schroder Salomon Smith Barney.
Review of the week: Poof, like magic
Last Updated: March 23, 2026
Banks are very powerful, but very fragile. That’s because they are dependent on people and their ability to believe.
Review of the week: Taking stock of GDP
Last Updated: March 23, 2026
The great uncertainty over whether and when US interest rates will fall took a twist with first-quarter GDP. Much slower growth, offsetting dynamics and higher inflation are creating a puzzle.
Investment Update: It takes time for things to break
Last Updated: March 23, 2026
Ructions in the banking sector don’t appear to be the first tremors of a systemic financial crisis, but rather a delayed, jolting reaction to the steepest rate increases in 40 years
Learning to swim - Inspired Sounds Episode 9
Last Updated: March 23, 2026
This extraordinary episode from our Inspired Sounds series shines a spotlight on the transformative journey of Paul Thompson, founder of Water Babies.
Rebecca Tunstall, investment director here at Rathbones discovers why Paul left a secure job in Brighton to pursue a new path as a scuba diving instructor in the Caribbean and how he ultimately found his passion for teaching little ones to swim.
Ben Haymer
Last Updated: March 23, 2026
Ben joined Rathbones Investment Management International in Jersey in May 2019 and subsequently moved to Rathbones Investment Management in 2023. Ben is an Investment Manager with a clear focus on Private Clients, Corporates and Trusts within Wales. Ben, graduated from Swansea University with a BSc in Mathematics and is a Chartered Wealth Manager, a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI), having passed the CISI Certificate in Private Client Investment Advice and Management (PCIAM) with merit.
Building a collagen empire - Inspired Sounds Episode 8
Last Updated: March 23, 2026
Joining us this episode is young entrepreneur, Forbes 30 under 30 alumni and Absolute Collagen co-founder, Darcy Laceby.
Our assistant investment manager Raphaela Major gets deep into conversation about the origins of the company, what it’s like to work closely with family and what the future holds for Absolute Collagen.
Financial Planning Unlocked podcast
Last Updated: March 23, 2026
Financial Planning Unlocked explores key topics like inheritance tax, financial wellbeing, and smart money management with insights from our expert team.
A design for entrepreneurship - Inspired Sounds Episode 7
Last Updated: March 23, 2026
An interview with Hannah Dale co-founder of Wrendale Designs, a multi-award winning brand of best-selling cards, stationary, home and giftware.
We hear first-hand from Hannah about her journey into entrepreneurship, the lessons she and her husband learned along the way and the inspiration behind her colourful, timeless designs.
Start fuelling your journey - Inspired Sounds Episode 6
Last Updated: March 23, 2026
An interview with Barney Mauleverer co-founder of Fuel10k, one of the UK's leading breakfast brands.
Discover how Barney Mauleverer, co-founder of Fuel10k seized an opportunity to place a product in one of the UK’s largest supermarkets and transformed it into a multimillion pound globally recognised brand.
Paws and provisions - Inspired Sounds Episode 14
Last Updated: March 23, 2026
Tune in to the latest episode of the Inspired Sounds podcast, where Rebecca Tunstall, investment manager at Rathbones sits down with Guy Blaskey, founder of Pooch & Mutt. Pooch & Mutt have created an enhanced series of natural meals, treats and supplements that are healthy and tasty to keep our furry friends happy! Guy explains how he harnessed his brand knowledge and expertise to bring Pooch & Mutt to market and why he advocates for any budding entrepreneurs to just get started!
Howard shares the story behind building a luxury gin brand with a mission to become the world's #1. Discover how passion, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to quality drive his entrepreneurial success.
Ginspired - Inspired Sounds Episode 13
Last Updated: March 23, 2026
Tune in to the latest episode of the Inspired Sounds podcast, where Rebecca Tunstall, investment manager at Rathbones sits down with Howard Davies, co-founder and director of Salcombe Gin. Blending two great loves; Salcombe and high-quality spirits, Howard embarked on his entrepreneurial journey by founding an award-winning gin distillery based in his hometown.
Howard shares the story behind building a luxury gin brand with a mission to become the world's #1. Discover how passion, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to quality drive his entrepreneurial success.