Knowledge and Insight

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? 

Stocks are down on underwhelming US economic numbers, but the central bank is likely to ride to the rescue.

Later life care is something you can prepare for financially sooner rather than later. We look at the key areas to be aware of and how a financial planner can help.

Labour’s plan to levy VAT on private education is making bursars’ lives even harder. We shed light on opportunities and risks that you may face in the months ahead.

This extraordinary episode from our Inspired Sounds series shines a spotlight on the transformative journey of Paul Thompson, founder of Water Babies.

Rebecca Tunstall, investment director here at Rathbones discovers why Paul left a secure job in Brighton to pursue a new path as a scuba diving instructor in the Caribbean and how he ultimately found his passion for teaching little ones to swim.

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.

We think Labour is likely to be more of a help than a hindrance to the UK’s clean energy industry.

During our recent Talking to the next generation about money webinar, a third of people said their primary concern is that their family will have to pay too much inheritance tax after they die. So how does it work and how can you take advantage of ways to mitigate this tax?

Markets started wild as recession fears rose, yet became more orderly as last week progressed. Will the calm remain?

Stock markets around the world are being rocked as investors take fright about whether America is headed for recession in the coming months. Yet why is Japan at the epicentre?

Watch our latest investment video for help answering these investing questions and more:

Why are smaller stocks outperforming larger ones?
What’s the outlook for US technology stocks?
Will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates soon?

Joining us this episode is young entrepreneur, Forbes 30 under 30 alumni and Absolute Collagen co-founder, Darcy Laceby.

Our assistant investment manager Raphaela Major gets deep into conversation about the origins of the company, what it’s like to work closely with family and what the future holds for Absolute Collagen.