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Rathbones charity team has been shortlisted for the ‘Asset Manager of the Year’ award at the Better Society Awards that will take place in May. The London-based investment firm, which has been operating across the UK since 1742, has been recognised for its work within the charity sector, as well as its ongoing focus around ethical investment.

Organised by the Better Society Network and now in its second year, the Better Society Awards reach out beyond the horizons of any one sector to assess and reward those who are helping to create a better, more equal, ethical and sustainable world.



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Philip Howell, Chief Executive of Rathbones Group Plc, said:



“The first half of 2018 has been a busy one for Rathbones as we progressed a full project agenda and announced the acquisition of

Speirs & Jeffrey whilst maintaining our focus on day-to-day operations. We remain confident in the outlook for the business.”

Highlights:

 

• Underlying profit before tax* increased 11.5% from £43.3 million to £48.3 million in the first six months of 2018. Underlying profit margin remained strong at 31.5% compared to 30.4% in 2017. Underlying earnings per share increased 11.3% to 76.1p (2017: 68.4p).
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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.

Responsibility is at the core of our values as we invest for everyone’s tomorrow. That means doing the right thing for our clients, employees and other stakeholders too. Now more than ever we recognise the need to provide support in the fight against COVID-19. We are pleased to demonstrate our support for the C-19 Business Pledge alongside many other businesses, committing to working together to support our people, our clients and communities.

Our people

Rathbones has over 1,500 employees across the UK and Jersey, most of whom are now successfully working remotely. We have identified some

Rathbone Investment Management (Rathbones), one of the UK’s leading providers of high quality discretionary investment management services, is once again opening its doors to six local school leavers and university graduates as part of the Rathbone Apprenticeship Programme. 

Now entering its third year, the programme provides the opportunity to participate in a two year development programme within Rathbones’ Liverpool-based operational support teams.

The scheme itself involves both on-the-job training and work experience while apprentices can also undertake qualifications funded by the

Rathbone Investment Management is proud to announce a new partnership with the Folio Prize Foundation to form the Rathbones Folio Prize. 

The prize will be awarded to the best new work of literature published in the English language in a given year, regardless of genre. Uniquely, the books selected for consideration, the shortlist and the winner of the Rathbones Folio Prize are all chosen by an academy of outstanding writers and critics. Bestselling author, Ahdaf Soueif, has been named chair of the judging panel for 2017. 

In addition to the Prize, the sponsorship will also support a number