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A Hampshire Scout has successfully completed the world’s first Scout expedition to Antarctica.  The polar expedition, sponsored by Rathbones Winchester, saw Joe Doherty, (25) become the first to ski to the South Pole and to complete the return leg of his journey by wind-powered kite ski. 

After man-hauling food and kit, enduring average temperatures of -27 degrees Celsius and regularly climbing to an altitude of 2900 metres, Joe reached the South Pole after a gruelling 45 days. He successfully completed the expedition in just 61 days.

Joe started his expedition to the Geographic South Pole

This is a preliminary statement of annual results published in accordance with FCA Listing Rule 9.7A.

It covers the year ended 31 December 2014.

Mark Nicholls, Chairman of Rathbones Group Plc, said:

“2014 was a challenging year for most investment markets, which became increasingly volatile in the second half. Despite this, Rathbones had another good year and achieved strong and broad-based growth. Our total funds under management grew by 23.6 % over the year to £27.2 billion and we warmly welcomed more than 5,000 new clients during the year.

“Rathbones looks forward to future growth

Rathbones is delighted to be working in partnership with Civil Society Media as sponsors of the 2018 Charity Awards. The awards celebrate leadership, good governance, innovation and excellence. As investment managers, we do everything we can to support the work that the third sector does and promoting best practice is an important part of our relationship with charities.  The Charity Awards provide charities of all shapes and sizes with a window to showcase their efforts and the impact they have made.

Now entering its 19th year, the Charity Awards continues to recognise those charities that

Rathbone Greenbank Investments (Greenbank), Rathbones’ specialist ethical, sustainable and impact arm, has today detailed its plan to become a net zero emissions business by 2040. This commitment covers emissions associated with its operations, supply chain and investments.

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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