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David Harrison, Rathbone Greenbank Global Sustainability Fund Manager, sat down with Proactive Investor’s Katie Pilbeam to discuss the rise and growing importance of sustainable investing, and why since inception his core fundamentals remain unchanged on the fund’s third anniversary. Take a listen hear him touch upon some of the hidden gems he’s been able to discover, and why he remains  optimistic about the long-term growth opportunities.

England dispenses with all restrictions as infections multiply. At home, as overseas, completing the vaccination drive becomes crucial.

Virgin Galactic pushes the frontiers of tourism yet higher with a successful passenger shuttle flight into the mesosphere. Miles below, COVID-19 continues to spread.

US markets make new records just in time for Independence Day. While Americans take a day off, it seems a good time to take a look at a tough corner of the UK labour market.

Tougher times may lie ahead, but we believe the cyclical rally has further to run.

Stock markets have regained their positive momentum, but don’t expect a balmy and tranquil summer ahead.

The US central bank’s nod to the surging American recovery frightened markets last week. These wobbly moments could become a longer-term fixture of the global recovery.

Recent inflation headlines have made for uncomfortable reading, and volatility picked up as investors remained sceptical of policymakers’ messaging. But we don’t think rising inflation is here to stay as there are too many other phenomena that will push it down.

Jobs are the key to true recovery and the best clue to the path of longer-term inflation. Meanwhile, the great vaccination rolls on.