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The rebirth of industrial policy and what it means for investors
Last Updated: July 24, 2025
This recording explores whether elections have accelerated the trend for activist policy and what it means for our long-term investment outlook.
Review of the week: Hazy data
Last Updated: July 22, 2025
Problems with UK labour surveys are making it hard to know the true rate of unemployment. Meanwhile, the Chancellor releases a tax-cutting Budget that leaves the next government with tough choices.
Review of the week: The emperor's new tariffs
Last Updated: July 24, 2025
Markets are tumbling fast in response to US tariffs that will upend global trade. Perhaps more dangerous than the policy itself is just how silly it makes the administration look.
Investment Insights: an introduction
Last Updated: July 22, 2025
Watch this video for an introduction to the key themes and some new developments in our quarterly Investment Insights from Rathbones’ co-chief investment officer Edward Smith.
Charity investment training webinar series
Last Updated: October 16, 2025
Equity selection – how to identify winners and avoid a permanent loss of capital
Charity investment training webinar series
Last Updated: October 16, 2025
Understanding investment tools: An introduction to asset classes.
A brief overview of the main asset classes that can typically be used in a charity’s investment portfolio.
Review of the week: Labour waltzes to victory
Last Updated: July 24, 2025
Sometimes polls are right and sometimes polls are wrong. Last week, we saw classic examples of both.
After 2024’s outsized returns, optimistic realism for 2025
Last Updated: July 24, 2025
In these videos Rathbones’ co-chief investment officer Ed Smith gives a review of some key lessons from 2024 and discusses our outlook for 2025
Economic and investment outlook
Last Updated: July 22, 2025
What might happen next as central banks come to the end of their interest rate increases? Will this signal better returns for investors next year? Edward Smith, co-chief investment officer shares his insight. In addition, Oliver Jones, head of asset allocation, provides an update on China.
A new chapter
Last Updated: October 13, 2025
Here’s how our financial planning and investment management teams worked with a client to give her the confidence to retire through a financial plan that balanced financial security with the freedom to enjoy her life.
How to boost your retirement income
Last Updated: July 22, 2025
If you’ve not yet started to draw your State Pension, you may find that buying extra National Insurance years can boost your income.
Quarterly Investment Update Q4 2023: Entering the midnight zone
Last Updated: July 22, 2025
The darkest hour for economic indicators is still approaching; then comes the dawn.