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Rathbones today announces that it will provide principal sponsorship for the University of Liverpool’s project to design and build ARION1, a bicycle which will attempt to break the land speed record for fastest human powered vehicle, and bring the record to the UK for the first time.

The project will see a team of undergraduate students from the University of Liverpool’s School of Engineering attempt the record in September this year, as part of the World Human Power Speed Challenge – an annual event held in Battle Mountain, Nevada. The current men’s record is 83.13mph and the women’s record

Rathbones is delighted to be working in partnership with Civil Society Media as sponsors of the 2018 Charity Awards. The awards celebrate leadership, good governance, innovation and excellence. As investment managers, we do everything we can to support the work that the third sector does and promoting best practice is an important part of our relationship with charities.  The Charity Awards provide charities of all shapes and sizes with a window to showcase their efforts and the impact they have made.

Now entering its 19th year, the Charity Awards continues to recognise those charities that

Each quarter, our strategic asset allocation committee meets to identify the key themes that could affect global financial markets. 

Rathbones has partnered with Jazz FM to bring you close to the music and artist with exclusive performances by the best new acts in jazz.

Whilst taking in the view of the London skyline and soaking up the summer sun from our open-air terrace, our guests enjoyed the sounds of innovative jazz band The James Beckwith Trio. During the evening, the contemporary piano group played an exclusive selection of songs from their upcoming debut album, and shared their favourite moments in jazz.

This is a preliminary statement of annual results published in accordance with FCA Listing Rule 9.7A.

It covers the year ended 31 December 2017.

Mark Nicholls, Chairman of Rathbones Group Plc, said:

“UK and global investment markets performed well in 2017, with some indices reaching record levels towards the end of the year. This outcome has been positive for both Rathbones and our clients, with our funds under management reaching a record £39.1 billion, up 14.3% in the year.

“Notwithstanding some caution, which naturally emerges at a time of high investment markets and political

Jane Sydenham talks to Axel from Reuters about the investment outlook for the next six months and beyond.