Last Updated: September 30, 2025

Manager Bryn Jones explains how his fund aims to deliver low-volatility returns and can pull several different levers as bond market conditions change. He considers the impact of recent interest rate rises and what he expects for the year ahead. He also examines some of the key themes and opportunities he’s finding in credit markets.

• In Conversation January 2022

Last Updated: September 30, 2025

Much has happened since our last series. COVID-19 threw us another curveball with Omicron spreading fast. This aggravated existing supply chain and employment issues, fuelling inflation and political instability. Central bankers are under pressure to tighten monetary policy earlier than expected. So, what does this all mean for investor sentiment?  

• In Conversation Hub

Last Updated: September 30, 2025

In light of the deteriorating situation in Ukraine, we have prepared a short recording to address some of the questions we have been receiving from clients over the past week. Hear how David Coombs, head of multi-asset investments, is navigating the current crisis in relation to the multi-asset portfolios.

• Ukraine
• Russia-Ukraine War
• Multi-asset
• Investment Update

Last Updated: September 30, 2025

David Coombs, head of multi-asset investments, will be outlining his latest views; updating you on fund performance and positioning and discussing some of the topics that are front of mind, including: Russian's invasion of Ukraine and its impact on world economies. And what’s next for inflation?

Last Updated: September 30, 2025

Rathbones has launched its third Votes Against Slavery engagement, securing support from 122 investors with assets under management totalling £9.6 trillion.

Last Updated: September 30, 2025

This month, David Will and Rahab try to make sense of what simultaneous recessionary and inflationary risks mean for markets and central bank policy. Also, what does the difficult start to the year for ESG investing mean for its future? And they explain why Ulta Beauty has been surprisingly resilient despite rocky markets.

• The Sharpe End Podcast

Last Updated: September 30, 2025

We are delighted to announce that the multi-asset team won three awards, including the coveted ‘Multi-Asset Group of the Year’ at Professional Adviser magazine’s adviser and investment awards 2022.

Last Updated: September 30, 2025

This month, David, Will and Craig discuss managing a portfolio in a bear market and avoiding the pitfalls of emotional decisions, their love/hate relationship with the hamster wheel of earnings season, and why – despite attracting the attention of a rather eccentric billionaire – pure play social media companies have never really turned their heads.

• The Sharpe End Podcast

Last Updated: September 30, 2025

Why is credit starting to look attractive to David, Will and Craig for the first time in quite a while? Also, the team question how resilient consumer staples companies may be in the current environment and explain why they are still comfortable with composite decking manufacturer Trex despite a tough year so far.

• The Sharpe End Podcast

Last Updated: September 30, 2025

In the final webcast before the summer holiday season, David Coombs, head of multi-asset investments and Will McIntosh-Whyte, fund manager, will be providing a multi-asset team update covering: - Is recession in the US now a foregone conclusion? - Will the US Federal Reserve need to cut rates in 2023? - Are cyclicals a help or hindrance in the current inflationary environment? - Are consumer staples the best form of defence in a slowing economy? - How the team are approaching managing the portfolios in this volatile market.

Last Updated: September 30, 2025

This month, David, Will and Craig discuss the wide-ranging impacts of the energy market’s current stresses and complexities. Also, despite some expected post-pandemic catch-up in consumer services spending, the team aren’t tempted by many businesses that have benefited. Finally, they discuss the departure of Prime Minister Boris Johnson in real time and what it might mean for fiscal policy and the UK economy.

• The Sharpe End Podcast

Last Updated: September 30, 2025

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