Market disappointed at Lloyds divi delay
Investors have expressed disappointment over Lloyds announcement that it is unlikely to reinstate its dividend policy before the second half of the year.
Investors have expressed disappointment over Lloyds announcement that it is unlikely to reinstate its dividend policy before the second half of the year.
Fund managers are eyeing Vodafone shares again after its history-making cash pay-out to shareholders.
Sarasin & Partners targets the increasing investment opportunities for equity income investors with the launch of two new global funds.
Prospects for dividend growth look promising in 2014 with UK blue-chip and mid-cap companies expected to increase payouts by 4.5% to £72.4bn, according to data analysis group Markit.
The number of dividend payers – and the level of dividend payment – in the US might be growing rapidly but we believe some of these companies are expensive or poor quality.
A company can giveth as easily as it can taketh away so it is not enough to identify a high dividend yield as its dividend sustainability is arguably an even more important factor.
Private investors can expect lower dividends in 2013 than they received last year as big special dividends come to an end and investor market share drops from 11.3% to 11%.
Aberdeen has increased its interim dividend by 36% to 6p per share following a 34% increase in profits over the past 12 months.
GAM reported a reduction in net profit for 2012, with share dividend payments remaining at 2011 levels, the firm’s annual statement reported.
Foreign and Colonial Investment Trust is adopting a more cautious approach to investment in 2013 due to continued economic uncertainty.
UK equities remain a force to be reckoned with despite a degree of negative sentiment towards the market, according to both fund managers and pickers.
Around a quarter of Association of Investment Companies' (AIC) members now pay quarterly dividends, research conducted by the body reveals.