Dividend growth fell to its lowest level in over three years in Q2 as large caps struggled to maintain dividends in the face of strong sterling and a slowing global economy.
Dividend payments dropped from £30.7bn in the first quarter of 2014 to £25.8bn in Q2, according to the quarterly Capita UK Dividend Monitor, driven by slowing earnings and a stronger pound. That amounted...
To continue reading this article...
Join Professional Adviser
- Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence.
- Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
- Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters.
- Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection.
- Tap into our community intelligence through our regular Pro Adviser poll.
- Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes.
