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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.

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

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

Rathbones has been awarded a 5-star rating for its online services at the Financial Adviser Service Awards 2015.

Rathbones Group Plc (“Rathbones”) announces that it has agreed to purchase the remaining 80.1% of Vision Independent Financial Planning Ltd (“Vision”) and Castle Investment Solutions Ltd (“Castle”) (the “Vision Group”). 

Vision is an independent specialist financial advice network focusing on high net worth private clients. As at 31 August 2015, it had £925 million of assets under advice and 78 advisers operating nationally.  Castle operates as a sister company to Vision, providing it with administrative services.  Rathbones purchased a 19.9% stake in the Vision Group for £2m in October 2012

Rathbone Investment Management is pleased to announce the promotion of Ben Shaw and Laura Dempsey to Financial Planner. Both individuals joined in entry level roles as Client Services Executives.

A L Kennedy, Ross Raisin, Kamila Shamsie and Evie Wyld confirmed as mentors for inaugural Rathbones Folio Mentorship scheme, in association with First Story.