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Rathbones Group plc (“Rathbones” or the “Group”) announces results for the six months ended 30 June 2025
Last Updated: March 3, 2026
“The first half of 2025 marked a pivotal phase for Rathbones, as we successfully completed the planned client and asset migration of Investec Wealth & Investment (IW&I). This milestone increased run-rate synergies to £47.2 million as at 30 June 2025 and set the stage for the remaining synergies to be delivered in the second half of the year as we continue to realise further benefits of operating as a single, larger business."
One-year state pension delay could cost early 50s workers almost £18k
Last Updated: March 3, 2026
Workers aged 51–53 could be the first affected if the state pension age rise to 68 is brought forward by a year, potentially reducing their pension payments by up to £17,774, according to new calculations by Rathbones, one of the UK’s leading wealth managers.
Weekly Digest: The pendulum swings on AI sentiment
Last Updated: February 18, 2026
On the surface equity markets and the balanced portfolios invested in them are making steady gains, but there’s an underlying turmoil as investor sentiment swings from seeing everyone as an AI winner to fearing many potential losers.
Weekly Digest: The Great Rotation in stocks
Last Updated: February 26, 2026
Just when things seemed to be calming down on the US policy front, global trade uncertainty flared back up. More selling of AI-threatened stocks also followed, yet lots of shares keep going up.
Monthly Digest: A bumpy ride around the block
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Stock markets bounced wildly up and down, ending November roughly where they began. The ride for private equity might look smoother, but don’t be fooled by appearances.
In defence of growing returns: Increasing military spending in a more dangerous world
Last Updated: January 13, 2026
Defence stocks have risen - but Claire Titmarsh sees further long-term potential, as governments devote a greater share of national economies to military spending
Investment Update Q1 2026: Alarms and (pleasant) surprises
Last Updated: January 8, 2026
We review the financial markets over the past year – including bouts of volatility right up till the final few weeks of 2025.
The battle for Fed independence: Keeping monetary policy free from harmful influence
Last Updated: February 13, 2026
We look at the US central bank's chances of preserving autonomy - and how to respond as an investor to the risk that it can't.
Investment Insights: January 2026
Last Updated: February 10, 2026
Our monthly look at what’s driving global markets
Weekly Digest: Fast forward
Last Updated: January 14, 2026
As the new year begins, investors could well be facing similar themes and patterns to last year, and another test of patience. We continue to believe those who can wait will be rewarded with longer-term gains.
Monthly Digest: Still looking for what could 'go right'
Last Updated: February 5, 2026
Equity gains were stronger than average in 2025, pleasantly surprising investors who are still climbing a wall of worry. The outlook remains positive as we look ahead to the new year, though similar uncertainties also look likely to persist.
Investment Update: Iran attack
Last Updated: March 3, 2026
We summarise events in the Middle East, with thoughts about what might happen next and the consequences for financial markets and your investments. This is a fast-moving situation, so please keep in mind any future developments as the media reports them.