Media Centre

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.

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News and Comment

Rathbones Winchester sponsors world’s first Scout-led expedition to Antarctica

8 April 2019
<p>A Hampshire Scout has successfully completed the world’s first Scout expedition to Antarctica.  The polar expedition, sponsored by Rathbones Winchester, saw Joe Doherty, (25) become the first to ski to the South Pole and to complete the return leg of his journey by wind-powered kite ski. </p> <p>After man-hauling food and kit, enduring average temperatures of -27 degrees Celsius and regularly climbing to an altitude of 2900 metres, Joe reached the South Pole after a gruelling 45 days. He successfully completed the expedition in just 61 days.</p>
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Rathbones’ talent recognised in Citywire’s Top 30 Under 30

8 April 2019

Camilla Ayling and Emma Saunders, analysts in Rathbones’ research team, have been honoured with spots in Citywire’s Top 30 Under 30 list. 

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Rathbones Group Plc: Preliminary Announcement of 2017 Results

28 March 2019
<p>Funds under management up 14.3% to £39.1 billion<br /> This is a preliminary statement of annual results published in accordance with FCA Listing Rule 9.7A.</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>
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Trading Update and Notice of Results

28 March 2019
<p>Rathbones Group Plc  announces a trading update for the three months ended 31 December 2017. Growth in funds under management was robust, reflecting both favourable investment markets and continued growth in the business.</p>
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Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

28 March 2019
<p>After achieving a successful period of considerable growth, the board of Rathbones Group Plc (“Rathbones”) announces that Philip Howell will retire as Chief Executive Officer and from the board by the 2019 Annual General Meeting on 9<sup>th</sup> May 2019. The Board has appointed Paul Stockton as his successor, subject to regulatory approval. Paul has been Group Finance Director of Rathbones for nearly a decade and was appointed Managing Director of Rathbone Investment Management in May of this year.</p>
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Rathbones Group Plc – 3rd Quarter Results

28 March 2019
<p>Rathbones Group Plc (“Rathbones”) announces a trading update for the three months ended 30 September 2018.</p> <p><a href="http://www.rathbones.com/about-us/our-people/philip-howell">Philip Howell</a>, Chief Executive of Rathbones Group Plc, said:</p>
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