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The Education Business Awards, which was sponsored by Rathbones, took place at The Grange Hotel in London on 10 July. The awards recognised schools from all sectors for their excellence, innovation and outstanding achievements in the UK education sector. 20 awards were presented by Sharron Davies MBE.

Rathbones awarded the ‘Personal Finance Education Award’ to St Mary’s School, East Sussex at The Education Business Awards, and also presented King’s College School, London with the ‘Outstanding Progress – Independent School Award.’

Commenting, Rathbones’ Andrew Pitt, head of charities, London

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced that Julie Walters CBE, the multi-BAFTA-winning actress, will discuss her career and craft at a special ‘BAFTA A Life in Television’ event at BAFTA headquarters, 195 Piccadilly in London, on Wednesday 3 December. The event is supported by Rathbone Investment Management.

‘BAFTA A Life in Television’ is a new strand of live onstage events that will celebrate leading figures from the world of television, shining a light on their talent and their contribution to British television and culture. 

The event with Julie Walters

Each quarter, our strategic asset allocation committee meets to identify the key themes that could affect global financial markets. This quarter’s key themes include:

1. Looking up 
How will equities react to rising bond yields?

2. Inflated expectations
Are inflation concerns justified?

3. The problem with protectionism
Biting the hand that feeds the consumer

4. Portfolio protectionism
Steady through the ups and downs

5. Good value or value trap?
UK equities look attractive across various measures

Read the key issues shaping current investment strategy. 

Each quarter, our strategic asset allocation committee meets to identify the key themes that could affect global financial markets. This quarter’s key themes include:

1. EU referendum - The UK is open for business
2. Steady as she goes - US recovery remains on track
3. Caveat emptor - The 'hidden' exposure of index investing
4. Japan revisited - Plenty of positives for Japanese equities
5. The changing face of globalisation - Despite challenges, globalisation has not stalled

Read the key issues shaping current investment strategy.

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Highlights

• Total funds under management and administration passed a significant milestone, reaching £50.4 billion at 31 December 2019, up 14.3% from £44.1 billion at 31 December 2018. The FTSE 100 Index increased 12.1% and the MSCI PIMFA Private Investor Balanced Index increased 13.1% over 2019.
• Funds in Rathbone Investment Management grew 11.7% to £43.0 billion (31 December 2018: £38.5 billion). Operating income in Investment Management was strong, increasing 12.9% to £310.9 million for the year ended 31 December 2019 (2018: £275.3 million), reflecting a full year of income of Speirs &

I hope that you and your families are keeping well during the difficult circumstances caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. Last month I wrote to you explaining the steps Rathbones is taking to deal with the situation and how you can continue to keep in touch with us over the coming weeks. As we all continue under a lockdown scenario, and as markets continue to react, I thought I would take this opportunity to update you.

As I trust you are experiencing, we are continuing to deliver Rathbones’ full range of services throughout the outbreak. Your investment manager or other usual Rathbones contact