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News and Comment
Be scam aware
15 September 2017
<h2>There were 3,186 reports of investment fraud in 2015/16. In the same year, victims lost an average of £32,000 to these scams.</h2>
<p>To help combat the problem, Rathbones is supporting a new FCA campaign called Scam Smart. Experienced investors and those over 65 with savings in excess of £10,000 are the typical targets, and it is important that we remain aware of the facts and best practice when managing your money.</p>
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Stay alert - beware of investment fraud
7 September 2017
We wish to advise you of an investment fraud which has used the Rathbones name.
Termination of merger talks
31 August 2017
The Board of Rathbones announces that further to the announcement made on 21 August 2017, exclusive merger discussions with Smith & Williamson have been terminated.
Underlying profit before tax up 22.7% to £43.3 million
25 July 2017
<p>Philip Howell, Chief Executive of Rathbones Group Plc, said:</p>
<p>“The first six months of 2017 has seen another busy period for Rathbones as we continue to deliver our strategic plans without detracting from our high standards of service to our clients. We remain confident in the medium term potential of our growth initiatives. Short term market conditions are dominated by a backdrop of ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and we will continue to invest with discipline.” </p>
<p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p>
Jazz in the City, Edinburgh
13 July 2017
Rathbones has partnered with Jazz FM to bring you close to the music and artist with exclusive performances by the best new acts in jazz.
Key investment themes - third quarter 2017
6 July 2017
<p>Each quarter, our strategic asset allocation committee meets to identify the key themes that could affect global financial markets. This quarter’s key themes include:</p>
<p>1. Investing in technology - <em>Great tech-spectations</em></p>
<p>2. Looking up - <em>Europe: from problem child to investor's favourite?</em></p>
<p>3. Measuring Abenomics - <em>Are Shinzo Abe's arrows flying true?</em></p>
<p>4. Brexit uncertainty - <em>Still lots of heat but little light</em></p>
<p>5. Active vs passive - <em>The unintended consequences of passive investing</em></p>