After achieving a successful period of considerable growth, the board of Rathbones Group Plc (“Rathbones”) announces that Philip Howell will retire as Chief Executive Officer and from the board by the 2019 Annual General Meeting on 9th May 2019. The Board has appointed Paul Stockton as his successor, subject to regulatory approval. Paul has been Group Finance Director of Rathbones for nearly a decade and was appointed Managing Director of Rathbone Investment Management in May of this year. Paul has been a key individual in the firm's success and has played an integral role in the significant
We started life as a family-run timber merchant, and by 1912 focused solely on managing our clients’ wealth. Today, we’re a top 3 UK wealth manager, with over 20 offices across the UK and Channel Islands.
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Top 3 by Funds under Management as at December 2024 reported by Platforum, 2025
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Rathbones announces extended partnership with Lacrosse Scotland ahead of the U19 World Championships
Rathbone Brothers Plc (Rathbones), the FTSE 250 wealth management company, announces its extended partnership with Lacrosse Scotland until 2017. The partnership comes during an exciting time for the sport with confirmation that U19 World Championships 2015 will be held in Edinburgh.
Rathbones' sponsorship has enabled Lacrosse Scotland to set up the Rathbones Fund, a body which offers grants to lacrosse players, and also clubs which are aiming to develop the sport in Scotland. This partnership between Rathbones and Lacrosse Scotland aims to increase participation and facilitate greater
Rathbones secures title sponsor of the 2017 Women's Lacrosse World Cup
Rathbone Brothers Plc, the FTSE 250 wealth management company, has increased its commitment to English Lacrosse by becoming the title sponsor of the 2017 FIL Women’s Lacrosse World Cup.
The FIL Rathbones Women’s Lacrosse World Cup will be hosted at Surrey Sports Park the 13 – 22 July 2017. This will be the 10th Women’s World Cup and more than 26 nations are expected to compete for the world title. The nine day event will welcome over 10,000 spectators, 700 elite athletes and 2,000 festival lacrosse participants.
In February this year, Rathbones announced an extension to their partnership
Funds under management up 14.3% to £39.1 billion
This is a preliminary statement of annual results published in accordance with FCA Listing Rule 9.7A.
It covers the year ended 31 December 2017.
Mark Nicholls, Chairman of Rathbones Group Plc, said:
“UK and global investment markets performed well in 2017, with some indices reaching record levels towards the end of the year. This outcome has been positive for both Rathbones and our clients, with our funds under management reaching a record £39.1 billion, up 14.3% in the year.
“Notwithstanding some caution, which naturally emerges at a time of high investment markets and political
Rathbones makes senior hire to Rathbone Private Office
Rathbones today confirms the appointment of Natalie Merrens as Head of Investment Solutions for Rathbone Private Office. Natalie has over 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry and joins from Kleinwort Benson where she was Head of the Investment Solutions Group. At Rathbones, she will be responsible for building the Rathbone Private Office proposition and will work alongside the client-facing team to help them provide investment advice and service to Private Office clients. Natalie will report to Andrew Clark, Head of Rathbone Private Office.
Natalie began her career as an FX
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