Rathbones granted licence to expand into EU

Rathbones has been granted a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) licence from the Central Bank of Ireland, enabling the wealth and asset management group to expand into the European Union (EU).

Through its Dublin-based European entity, Rathbones Ireland, the firm is now able to serve new and existing clients in Ireland and across the EU.

Rathbones said securing the licence marked an important step in strengthening its international capabilities to support its long-term growth ambitions.

“People’s lives no longer fit neatly within national borders,” commented Rathbones CEO of wealth, Camilla Stowell.

“Careers, families, businesses and investments increasingly span several countries — and wealth management has to move with them.

“Securing our Irish licence is therefore central to what we do. It gives Rathbones a firm base from which to support clients in Ireland and across the EU, combining local presence with the investment expertise, financial planning and personal relationships of the wider group.

“Our ambition is to help clients make confident long-term decisions as their lives and wealth move across borders.”

Rathbones Ireland is headed up by managing director, Dolores Geaney, who joined the firm in April 2026 to establish and lead the group’s European business.

“Ireland is a natural home for Rathbones’ European business: an internationally connected market with deep financial expertise and strong links across the EU,” Geaney said.

“Our focus now is to build a distinctive, client-led business from Dublin — working with clients, advisers and partners who need thoughtful investment management and long-term support across increasingly international lives.

“We have the opportunity to combine local knowledge with the strength of the wider Rathbones Group, while building the trusted relationships for which the firm is known.”

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