Rathbones

Fund managers reveal currency plays

Rathbones' multi-asset head David Coombs has said the UK's largest investment trusts must reconsider their branding and investment strategies if they are to attract more interest from fund buyers.

Rathbones is planning to expand its range of services for high net worth clients with the launch of a private office.

Rathbones saw its funds under management boosted in 2014 thanks to deals with Jupiter Asset Management and Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management.

Jupiter Asset Management is at a "crossroads" and its profit growth may be at an artificially high level, according to Franklin Templeton's Paul Spencer.

Are funds built to last or short-term fads?

The changing face of investment over 20 years

Rathbone Unit Trust Management's CEO Mike Webb talks about pension reforms, the upcoming MiFID regulation and the value-added aspect of active management.

Reflections on 20 years in fund management

Marcus Brookes, head of multi-manager at Schroders, has become more bullish on US stocks, as he expects falling oil prices to boost the jobs market still further.