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Bonkers conkers: selling in May and going away
Last Updated: May 6, 2026
We all know the old saying: “Sell in May and go away.” Like many bits of market folklore, it sounds neat, memorable and tempting to follow. But when Rathbone Multi-Asset Portfolios Fund Manager Will McIntosh‑Whyte explores whether this seasonal strategy stacks up and whether spiders really are afraid of conkers.
Graduates earning £45k–£50k repay most on student loans
Last Updated: May 6, 2026
Middle earners can pay the most on student loans: a £47k graduate with a £50k Plan 2 loan could repay around £136k over 30 years as interest builds.
Investor relations
Last Updated: May 7, 2026
Results, reports, presentations, key dates, share information, and regulatory news for investors and shareholders of Rathbones Group Plc.
First quarter trading update for the three months ended 31 March 2026
Last Updated: May 7, 2026
Continued focus on disciplined execution of our strategy
Inflation could rise to 6.2%, forcing six base rate hikes
Last Updated: May 7, 2026
Inflation could hit 6.2%, prompting up to six UK rate hikes; while BoE signals tighter policy, US Fed is split as inflation risks remain elevated.
Why you shouldn’t “sell in May and go away”
Last Updated: May 7, 2026
Like many pieces of market folklore, 'sell in May and go away' is memorable, but the evidence no longer supports it. Rathbone Multi-Asset Portfolios Fund Manager Will McIntosh‑Whyte explores why this seasonal strategy doesn't stack up.
Financial awareness courses
Last Updated: May 7, 2026
Join one of our free online courses to build confidence in investing, understand key concepts, and take control of your long-term finances.
Rathbones named Wealth Manager of the Year
Last Updated: May 7, 2026
Win at prestigious City AM awards reflects Rathbones quality of service, strength and momentum
David Turner
Last Updated: May 7, 2026
David Turner writes, edits, and produces graphics for Rathbones Investment Management, covering both financial markets and economics.
Before joining Rathbones in 2021, initially with a specialism in responsible investment, he’d enjoyed a varied career as a journalist and writer. This included ten years as a correspondent at the Financial Times. While there, he wrote news and analysis pieces on economics, public policy and – during a stint in Tokyo – Japan’s financial markets and economy.
Volatility is inevitable, panic is optional: investing through the Iran war
Last Updated: May 18, 2026
Market volatility reinforces the value of having a clear investment plan. By setting asset allocations, diversification and valuation targets in advance, market dislocations can be used to rebalance portfolios and act where fundamentals and valuations justify it rather than reacting emotionally to short‑term noise.
Liberation Day anniversary
Last Updated: May 18, 2026
A one‑year reflection on Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, assessing the real market impact and the long‑term investment lessons for advisers navigating periods of political and economic uncertainty.
Board of Directors
Last Updated: May 18, 2026
Explore Rathbones Group’s Board of Directors, including their roles, the committees they sit on and their responsibilities in shaping our corporate governance framework.