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Rathbones confirms the appointment of Will Roberts as an Investment Director in its Liverpool office. He will report to Brian Kenny, Investment Director responsible for Rathbones' investment management operations in the area.

Rathbones is pleased to announce that Melanie Wotherspoon has won a bronze award in the Leadership (Financial Organisation) category of the Citywealth Powerwomen Awards 2017.

Melanie was shortlisted for the award last August in recognition of her services to both Rathbones and the wider wealth management industry.

The Citywealth Powerwomen Awards recognise individuals and companies who maximise the potential of women in wealth. Now in their fourth year, the awards champion women in the wealth sector and highlight the female leaders of today and tomorrow.

Each quarter we produce a market review based on the key themes discussed at our Strategic Asset Allocation Committee. This quarter’s key themes include:

1. Sterling looks overvalued, but currency headwinds may continue for some time.

2. With markets close to fair value, long-short strategies can boost performance.

3. Referendum: "Should Scotland be an independent country?"

4. China - hard landing or managed slowdown?

5. Emerging markets - are bonds a better way to gain exposure than equities?

Read the key issues shaping current investment strategy.

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The Education Business Awards, which was sponsored by Rathbones, took place at The Grange Hotel in London on 10 July. The awards recognised schools from all sectors for their excellence, innovation and outstanding achievements in the UK education sector. 20 awards were presented by Sharron Davies MBE.

Rathbones awarded the ‘Personal Finance Education Award’ to St Mary’s School, East Sussex at The Education Business Awards, and also presented King’s College School, London with the ‘Outstanding Progress – Independent School Award.’

Commenting, Rathbones’ Andrew Pitt, head of charities, London

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced that Julie Walters CBE, the multi-BAFTA-winning actress, will discuss her career and craft at a special ‘BAFTA A Life in Television’ event at BAFTA headquarters, 195 Piccadilly in London, on Wednesday 3 December. The event is supported by Rathbone Investment Management.

‘BAFTA A Life in Television’ is a new strand of live onstage events that will celebrate leading figures from the world of television, shining a light on their talent and their contribution to British television and culture. 

The event with Julie Walters

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

1. Looking up 
How will equities react to rising bond yields?

2. Inflated expectations
Are inflation concerns justified?

3. The problem with protectionism
Biting the hand that feeds the consumer

4. Portfolio protectionism
Steady through the ups and downs

5. Good value or value trap?
UK equities look attractive across various measures

Read the key issues shaping current investment strategy.