Royal London

since 1861
  • 1,001-5,000 employees
  • Financial Services

Royal London

Royal London is a purpose-driven mutual. Our Purpose, ‘Protecting today, investing in tomorrow. Together we are mutually responsible’, defines the impact we want to have. It shapes what we do on behalf of our members and customers, financial advisers, our colleagues and the communities in which we operate.

Our People Promise is our collective commitment that our workplace will be inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling where all colleagues can thrive and experience a sense of belonging. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

Our inclusive values and people promise are core to who we are and how we work. It’s good for our people, and good for our customers too, because with an inclusive workplace and a diverse workforce we will reflect our members, customers and communities to deliver the best outcomes.

We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across our organisation. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected– whatever their nationality, language, education, ethnicity and cultural background, gender and gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, generation, age, socioeconomic background, neurodiversity, religious background, abilities or disability.

For more information on working at Royal London visit: https://www.royallondon.com/about-us/working-at-royal-london/

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Central bank updates: on hold as uncertainty heightens
  • 01 May 2026

No one really expected the US Federal Reserve to move rates this week and the bank kept its target range at 3.5% – 3.75%. The main focus was on any debate within the committee and the scale of any...

Central banks update: Fed on hold with less easing bias, ECB on track for hike in June, BoE on hold with potential insurance hike ahead
  • 01 May 2026

As expected, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of England (BoE) voted to hold bank rate at 3.75%. There was one dissent, with chief economist Huw Pill voting for a rate rise.

ClockWise: Focus turns to earnings, while Middle East risk persists
  • 29 Apr 2026

Global equity markets have staged a remarkable recovery over the past month, with the MSCI ACWI index rising by around 11% in local currency terms from its March low to a new all‑time high.

Crunching credit podcast – April 2026
  • 28 Apr 2026

We examine a difficult recent period for global credit markets, with negative returns across regions, wider spreads and sharply higher yields.

The history of Royal London Asset Management Equity Tilts funds
  • 28 Apr 2026

In 2019, Royal London Asset Management and our parent group, Royal London, identified the opportunity to develop the equity elements in Royal London’s core investment proposition, with the aim of...

The Viewpoint: Competing forces – AI versus Iran
  • 27 Apr 2026

If at the start of hostilities between Iran and the US, someone predicted that two months later we would be in the biggest energy crisis for a generation and that major stock markets would be at...

In a volatile world, consistency is our edge: What ten years of voting has taught us
  • 21 Apr 2026

Over the past decade, stewardship has transformed. Expectations of boards have surged, scrutiny of investors has intensified, and proxy voting has moved from an operational function to a real tool...

Energy shock hits outlook - Investment Clock economic update
  • 17 Apr 2026

The Iran conflict has injected a substantial amount of uncertainty into the outlook. Crudely, growth will be weaker than previously expected and inflation stronger.

Liquidity lowdown: What does repricing in money markets signify?
  • 17 Apr 2026

For much of March 2026, money markets experienced a gradual yet notable repricing, reflecting a clear shift in market sentiment following the escalation of the US/Israel – Iran war.