UK companies drop special dividends by 79% in 2023
Special dividends fell by more than three quarters in 2023, but bank payouts ‘more than offset cuts’
Special dividends fell by more than three quarters in 2023, but bank payouts ‘more than offset cuts’
While utility sector was strongest contributor to growth, according to Q3 dividend monitor
Five investment trust managers share their outlooks and opportunity sets
Surging oil dividends drove global pay-outs to £350bn for Q3, the third quarterly record in succession this year
BlackRock head of investment trusts Melissa Gallagher talks about the suitability of closed-ended funds for holding alternative assets, the crucial role of boards and ensuring trusts remain relevant
Dividends paid by UK companies rose 14.3% to hit £28.5bn in the third quarter of 2017, which is a record payout for the quarter and the third largest quarterly total ever, according to Capita Asset Services.
New data from Financial Express Analytics reveals a stunning year for miners and oil companies and persistent trouble for telecoms and retailers.
President-elect Donald Trump might not be all bad for funds that make impactful investments in clean energy, technology or innovative pharmaceuticals, says AXA Investment Managers global head of responsible investment Matt Christensen.
Friday’s non-farm payroll release was a mixed bag but analysts were encouraged by the drop in unemployment levels.
Shares in mining company Glencore slid by 5.5% to 179.4p on Wednesday morning despite the company’s attempts to reassure investors it has a plan to tackle its large debt pile.
Tinto’s underlying earnings slumped 47% in the six months to end June 2016.
Rio Tinto’s shares have fallen sharply on the release of a lacklustre set of results.