Last Updated: October 8, 2025

A warning to investors against panic pension withdrawals, with potential for regrets and lost growth as Budget tax fears fuel premature lump-sum exits.

Last Updated: October 8, 2025

Jenny joined Rathbones in 2021 as part of the distribution team. In April 2024, she started as an engagement analyst working with all the fund management franchises to deliver Rathbone Asset Management's engagement strategy and lead direct engagements with companies. Jenny previously held internships at Polar Capital, Artemis Investment Management and Odey Asset Management. Jenny holds a BSC (Hons) Economics degree from the University of Birmingham.

Last Updated: October 8, 2025

Jenny joined Rathbones in 2021 as part of the distribution team. In April 2024, she started as an engagement analyst working with all the fund management franchises to deliver Rathbone Asset Management's engagement strategy and lead direct engagements with companies. Jenny previously held internships at Polar Capital, Artemis Investment Management and Odey Asset Management. Jenny holds a BSC (Hons) Economics degree from the University of Birmingham.

Last Updated: October 8, 2025

Michael joined Greenbank in 2021, having started his career with BlueBay Asset Management in London in 2018. He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) and has earned the Institute’s Masters-level qualification. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Economics and Finance from the University of Bristol, as well as a Master’s in Finance from University College Dublin.

Last Updated: October 9, 2025

Nicolas works in the investor relations (IR) function at Rathbones Group Plc. He is a seasoned capital markets professional with over 20 years’ experience. He started his career at Merrill Lynch HSBC as a business development analyst before working at IR consultancies Taylor Rafferty and Shared Value, advising international blue-chip clients on their IR programmes. Nicolas then spent 13 years at global asset manager Columbia Threadneedle Investments in external communications covering EMEA, before joining Hargreaves Lansdown in an interim role ahead of its delisting from the stock market.

Last Updated: October 8, 2025

Paul has 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and has achieved Chartered status. Paul is passionate about helping clients meet their financial planning goals as tax efficiently as possible and specialises in retirement and estate planning. Outside of his professional life, Paul enjoys spending time with his family, taking long walks with his Cocker Spaniel, Mona, running, swimming and trips away whenever possible.

Last Updated: October 9, 2025

Kirsty is an investment director helping individuals and their families maximise their wealth and take control of their finances principally through bespoke discretionary portfolios in general investment accounts, trusts, ISAs, pensions, and offshore bonds. She is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI) and a Governor at Elmhurst Ballet School.

Last Updated: October 10, 2025

Ellie manages investment portfolios for a range of clients including individuals, families and charitable organisations. She works primarily with Regional Director, Adam Drummond. She graduated from the University of Strathclyde with a first class honours degree in International Business and Finance and joined the Speirs & Jeffrey investment team in 2018. Speirs & Jeffrey was fully integrated with Rathbones in July 2019.

Last Updated: October 9, 2025

Max is an Assistant Investment Manager based in the London office. He works amongst a wider team of eight other investment professionals providing bespoke investment solutions for a wide range of clients, helping them to achieve their objectives. He also works closely with intermediaries, complementing their advice on matters such as wealth structuring, tax efficiency, and intergenerational planning.

Last Updated: October 10, 2025

I manage assets on behalf of private individuals, trusts and personal pension schemes. I also sit on our global investment strategy group and the asset allocation committee.

Last Updated: October 10, 2025

Two-thirds of IFAs say clients seeking pre-Budget changes are their biggest challenge, as pension and inheritance tax concerns drive a surge in adviser enquiries.

Last Updated: October 10, 2025

Adam is an Investment Director and Head of the Glasgow office.