Rowan Dartington

Firm acquired by SJP in 2015

Increasing presence across the UK

Stephens to take on technical investment role

AUM up 60% over two years

To work alongside Stephen Watson

Three investment managers appointed

The closure of many open-ended property funds for only the second time in their history (we think) is a classic case of irrational investor decision-making, writes Guy Stephens, managing director of Rowan Dartington Signature.

Follows recent hiring spree

Follows acquisition by St. James's Place

Just over a month ago, volatility, as measured by the VIX index was around 26%, the highest reading since the Chinese slowdown scare of last August. The FTSE 100 was plunging, reaching its nadir of 5,500 in the morning of 11 February.