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Rothschild & Co Wealth Management UK provides globally diversified, preservation-focused wealth management for US clients. Our bottom-up investment approach prioritises prudent growth and long-term security.

This is the latest Growth Equity Update from Patrick Wellington, Vice-Chairman of Equity Advisory. October 12 2025 marked the third anniversary of the start of the current bull market that has seen the S&P500 rise by c90%, NASDAQ by c120% and the FTSE Venture Capital Index by 170%. At $7.1bn September was the biggest value month in European growth equity raises since 2021 while the $34.9bn ytd total already surpasses full year 2024.YTD US raises are $160.8bn, 1.5x 2024. AI and software lead the way on both sides of the Atlantic.

The 2025 Finance Act abolished the non-dom regime, increasing tax exposure. Former non-doms must reassess investment strategies, consider wrappers, review offshore accounts, and explore the FIG regime for potential tax relief and planning opportunities.

The TRF allows former non-doms to repatriate offshore income and gains at reduced tax rates, enabling UK investment. Rothschild & Co supports account setup, investment planning, and wrapper selection alongside expert tax advisers.

In dieser Ausgabe von Insights – "Der Schweizer Vorsprung" beleuchten wir, wie die Schweiz Tradition und Innovation vereint, um ein vertrauenswürdiger Standort für Vermögen zu bleiben.

This issue explores how solar is fuelling the prospect of a new era of cheap energy; why beauty M&A is resurging, with indie brands like rhode at the forefront; and a split-screen AI debate: scepticism over productivity gains versus the promise of agentic AI transforming design engineering. Read these and more in September’s edition of the review.

Our wealth framework brings clarity and structure to personal finances by dividing wealth into distinct “pots,”. This approach helps individuals visualise their wealth in a more meaningful way, moving beyond abstract numbers to focus on real-life goals, such as lifestyle needs, long-term security, growth opportunities, and business interests.

Our Electrification Sphere brings clarity to the energy transition by convening industry leaders to address the challenges of powering AI and digital infrastructure sustainably. Through expert dialogue, the report explores how innovative grid solutions, renewable integration, and strategic investment can shape a resilient, decarbonised future for data-driven industries.

This is the latest Growth Equity Update from Patrick Wellington, Vice-Chairman of Equity Advisory. In September’s update we dive into the world of venture capital investment in emerging sports leagues; look at how the German government is supporting VC investment in the Federal Republic; and review the big investors who have supercharged the $131bn invested in US and European AI LLM and foundation models since the start of 2023.

Investors are hoping for accommodative monetary policy in a stable economic environment, with “insurance” or “normalization” rate cuts. However, the Goldilocks scenario is increasingly being tested as adverse inflation dynamics clash with a weakening labour market.

Globale Aktien legten im August um 2,5 % zu (in USD), während die Performance von Bundesanleihen mit einer Laufzeit von zehn Jahren leicht um 0,1 % stieg.

The global economy started 2025 on a solid footing as businesses and consumers rushed to front-run US tariffs by producing and buying more goods. Although several factors have unfolded more constructively than feared, was the drop in economic activity averted, or only delayed?

In the July edition we review Growth Equity activity in H1 2025. Led by AI, the value of US VC company fundraises rose 2.6x yoy to $121bn in H1 2025. European VC raises of $20m+ saw a 23% yoy advance in value. Exit value is picking up but new fundraising by VC firms remains subdued.

Rothschild & Co Wealth Management hosted Ed Conway and Fiona Howarth to explore how six key materials - sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium - underpin sustainability, and the global transition to cleaner energy.

No parent wants to pass on wealth to their children and watch them fritter it away. Here’s how to give your family the best chance in life while ensuring your wealth is protected for generations to come.

Die globalen Aktienmärkte legten im Mai um 5,7 % (in USD) zu, während deutsche Bundesanleihen mit einer Laufzeit von zehn Jahren eine leichte negative Performance von -0,2 % aufwiesen.

Im Jahr 2025 befindet sich die ESG-Investitionslandschaft im Wandel – geprägt von politischen Umbrüchen, uneinheitlichen Kapitalflüssen und fortschreitendem technologischem Fortschritt.

Fall if you will, but rise you must. James Joyce. This is the latest Growth Equity Update from Patrick Wellington, Vice-Chairman of Equity Advisory. Growth Equity is seeing some signs of valuation picking up while activity levels are strong In the US ytd 178 growth equity raises of $100m+ have garnered $90bn which compares with c80 IPOs raising $11.8bn.

Economic activity remained relatively resilient in early 2025, although this stability was supported by temporary factors. In fact, global growth projections have been revised markedly down in recent weeks, reflecting tariff rates at levels not seen in a century and a highly unpredictable environment, while inflation risks have increased.

Die globalen Aktienmärkte legten im April um 0,9 % (in USD) zu, während deutsche Bundesanleihen mit einer Laufzeit von zehn Jahren eine Performance von 2,4 % erzielten.

We review a strong Q1 for the value of Growth Equity raises on both sides of the Atlantic ( US +48% yoy, Europe +22%) and the potential impact of the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs on trading conditions for venture backed firms, the flow of funding into the asset class and valuation.

Global growth remained relatively resilient in early 2025. However, front-loading of global trade flows, particularly between Asia and North America, greatly distorted the reality. In fact, stagflation and recession risks have both increased significantly.

Globale Aktien fielen im März um 4,0 % (in USD), die Renditen globaler Staatsanleihen sanken um 0,5 % (in USD, abgesichert).

Our view of the long term is indelibly shaped by our 200-year history as a business. In this Quarterly Letter, we re-emphasise what 'long term' means to us, and how it shapes our approach to wealth management and investing.

Redburn Atlantic’s most recent Review explores investment in AI following the conclusion of the hype cycle, the possibility of new trade wars under the second Trump administration, the impact of social media on ecommerce, the rapid rise of Private Markets, ‘Super Tuscan’ Wines, and much more. 

Metals are crucial for daily life and the economy. Our fourth Sustainability Sphere discusses sustainable mining practices. Technology and mining share a symbiotic relationship; and they can drive each other towards a greener, zero-carbon future.

Globale Aktien fielen im Februar um 0,6 % (in USD), während globale Staatsanleihen eine Rendite von 1,0 % (in USD, abgesichert) erzielten.

Die bevorstehende Rückkehr von Präsident Trump ins Weiße Haus hat viel Aufsehen erregt. In unserem Marktausblick untersuchen wir, welche Auswirkungen die neue Präsidentschaft auf die Märkte haben könnte. Darüber hinaus gehen wir der Frage nach, wie die Weltwirtschaft mit Schulden, Zinsen und Zöllen umgehen wird.

Optimism around the potential ability of new technologies driven by artificial intelligence to transform industries is driving the venture capital market forward. At the start of 2025 AI continues to dominate VC fundraising and at rapidly growing valuations. The FTSE Venture Capital Index is just 6% off its August 2021 highs and we are seeing a resurgence in interest in sectors like fintech and biotech. As one VC commentator has remarked. ’We are so back baby’.

Globale Aktien stiegen im Januar um 3,4 % (in USD), während globale Staatsanleihen 0,3 % (in USD, abgesichert) gewannen.