Our media spokespeople are happy to offer comment and insight on a number of investment issues, such as:
- asset allocation and asset classes for private clients
- outsourced investment services for professional advisers
- ethical investment issues
- macro economic influences
- tax planning
- investing in self-invested personal pensions
- investing for income
- comment on the wealth management industry
- investing for charities
- other investment-related themes
If you would like to speak to someone regarding any of these issues, or anything currently making the news, please email press@rathbones.com.
If you would like to speak to someone regarding issues relating to the fund management industry and our funds please visit Rathbones Asset Management.
You can also follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn for our latest updates.
News and Comment
Rathbones completes acquisition of Speirs & Jeffrey
31 August 2018
<p>Rathbones Group Plc (“Rathbones”) today announces that following receipt of regulatory approval, it has completed the acquisition of Speirs & Jeffrey (“S&J”), Scotland’s largest independent wealth manager with funds under management of £6.7bn and a team of around 150 people, including 38 investment professionals.</p>
Underlying profit before tax up 11.5% to £48.3 million
25 July 2018
<p>Philip Howell, Chief Executive of Rathbones Group Plc, said:</p>
<p>“The first half of 2018 has been a busy one for Rathbones as we progressed a full project agenda and announced the acquisition of<br />
Speirs & Jeffrey whilst maintaining our focus on day-to-day operations. We remain confident in the outlook for the business.”</p>
<p>Highlights:<br />
</p>
Professional Recognition for Rathbones’ Investment Director
25 April 2018
Tom Lovell of Rathbone Investment Management International has been recognised in the prestigious annual Private Asset Managers Insight ‘Top 40 under 40’ list.
Key investment themes - second quarter 2018
6 April 2018
<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. Looking up <br /><em>How will equities react to rising bond yields?</em></p>
<p>2. Inflated expectations<br /><em>Are inflation concerns justified?</em></p>
<p>3. The problem with protectionism<br /><em>Biting the hand that feeds the consumer</em></p>
<p>4. Portfolio protectionism<br /><em>Steady through the ups and downs</em></p>
Jazz FM Awards 2018 – Nominees Announced
27 February 2018
The nominations for the 2018 Jazz FM Awards have been announced.
Funds under management up 14.3% to £39.1 billion
22 February 2018
<p>This is a preliminary statement of annual results published in accordance with FCA Listing Rule 9.7A.</p>
<p>It covers the year ended 31 December 2017.</p>
<p>Mark Nicholls, Chairman of Rathbones Group Plc, said:</p>
<p>“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.</p>