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Planet Papers 3: A brand new world
Last Updated: July 4, 2025
Back to Planet Papers hub Far from interrupting these trends, the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated them. How consumer behaviour can reshape our planet This new generation of consumers are more likely to express a strong interest in social engagement, purpose and values than their predecessors, and the disruption that COVID-19 has wrought across the globe seems to have strengthened the demand for a more sustainable approach.
Investment Insights webinar - Q2 2023
Last Updated: July 21, 2025
Rathbones’ Edward Smith, co-chief investment officer, and Jing Hu, senior asset allocation analyst, give an update on some of the key themes shaping the investment outlook including the banking sector, the outlook for inflation and interest rates as well as a review of China.
Investment Insights webinar - Q3 2024
Last Updated: July 21, 2025
Rathbones' co-chief investment officer, Edward Smith and head of asset allocation, Oliver Jones discuss the key themes shaping the investment outlook and some of the principles of long-term investing through the lens of UK equities.
State Pension top-ups – act fast
Last Updated: June 30, 2023
If you have any missing years of National Insurance Contributions (NIC), you may find that plugging the gaps now can boost income in retirement, but the clock is ticking.
Review of the week: All eyes on the US
Last Updated: January 20, 2023
The eyes of the world’s markets are firmly on the US as it gears up for a critical week of economic data releases and corporate earnings announcements.
Investment Insights Q2 2021: Who's afraid of bond vigilantes?
Last Updated: July 21, 2025
In our first article, we explore how benchmark US government bond yields spiked as investors braced themselves for the release of pent-up consumer demand, encouraged by Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package. We take a look at where US bond yields and interest rates may go from here, and what that means for equity investors.
How to fund your retirement and beyond
Last Updated: August 20, 2024
During our recent "Talking to the next generation about money webinar", 37% of people said their primary concern is that they will not have enough money in later life to meet their ongoing spending needs or the potential costs of care. Here are some points to remember when planning your finances for later life.
Looking for the ‘stag’ in stagflation
Last Updated: July 4, 2025
Global equity and bond markets had a bumpy end to 2021 as investors began to fear the worst of both worlds — stagnating output and persistently rising inflation, that nasty combination called stagflation. While we do think inflation will begin to fall back from the spring, there is considerable uncertainty around its outlook. However, fears of stagnating growth look overdone.
Planning for later life care webinar
Last Updated: November 28, 2024
This recording is for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of the financial issues facing people in later life, including types of care, funding options, considerations like estate planning and the wider support available.
Review of the week: Painting a picture
Last Updated: September 16, 2024
The wait for US interest rate cuts is over. Everyone expects the US Federal Reserve to move this week, the question is how far will it go?
Planet Papers 1: A responsible recovery
Last Updated: July 4, 2025
Back to Planet Papers hub The virus has had a profound and sudden impact across the planet, and it will continue to affect our lives and influence economic activity for some time to come. Amid the continued uncertainty, the problems that grabbed the world’s attention in 2019 – climate change in particular – are not going away. The nagging need for systemic reform of the global economy stays constant.
Quarterly Investment Update Q1 2024: Ready, set, go into the new year
Last Updated: December 18, 2023
The fits and starts may not be over, but we’re looking forward to a more sustainable recovery beginning in 2024.