In its latest pre-close update, London-listed investment manager Brewin Dolphin has stated that the outcome for the first half of the current financial year to 30 September 2008 is likely to be much in line with last year. But Brewin says that the continued turbulence in financial markets worldwide will “inevitably have some impact on the second-half across both our divisions, particularly Investment Banking”. In a statement, the company says that it remains confident in the group’s long-term prospects and continues to pursue opportunities for growth on shareholders’ behalf.